Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Predictions - Du Plessis to wreck the Knight Riders

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Last updated: 23 Jun 2025

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Faf du Plessis has scored 100 & 69 runs in his last two innings.
Unmukt Chand scored 86* off 58 balls against the Seattle Orcas.
Can the Texas Super Kings beat the Knight Riders to avoid a third loss on the bounce?

Faf du Plessis hits over the top for the Delhi Capitals. (credit: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Texas Super Kings vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Predictions

Texas Super Kings are third in the table after winning three of their first five games. I am backing them to beat the Knight Riders, who have lost three of their four matches this season.

Texas Super Kings’ Faf du Plessis scored 69 off 31 balls against Washington Freedom.
Texas Super Kings’ Saiteja Mukkamalla has scored 31, 30 & 38 in his last 4 innings.
Los Angeles Knight Riders’ Unmukt Chand has scored 53, 22 & 86* in his last 4 innings.
Los Angeles Knight Riders’ Saif Badar has scored 32 & 54 in his last 2 innings.

Head-to-Head

The Knight Riders won their first-ever match against the Super Kings in last year's group stage. Their second match was just over a week ago, with the Super Kings scoring a 57-run win.

Texas Super Kings Form

After winning their opening three games of the season, the Super Kings lost to the San Francisco Unicorns by seven wickets, followed by a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of the Washington Freedom.

The Super Kings batters stepped up to the plate to post 220/6 off their 20 overs. Faf du Plessis (69 off 31 balls) top-scored for the Super Kings, hitting four sixes and eight fours.

The Washington Freedom blasted their way to the win with two balls to spare. Adam Milne knocked over all three Freedom batters to fall, returning figures of 3/42.

Texas Super Kings Team News

There are no injury reports from the Texas Super Kings squad and they have a settled squad that is performing well, despite their recent back-to-back losses.

Los Angeles Knight Riders Form

The Knight Riders ended their three-match losing streak when they pulled off a solid six-wicket win over the Seattle Orcas.

The Oras started well but the Knight Riders bowlers contained them well in the latter overs, ending on 177/6 off their 20 overs. Andre Russell (3/30, econ 7.50) was the pick of the Knight Riders bowlers.

Unmukt Chand (86* off 58 balls) and Saif Badar (54 off 32 balls) led a superb chase that took the Knight Riders to a six-wicket win with 10 balls to spare.

Los Angeles Knight Riders Team News

The Knight Riders will be hoping that the late arrival of skipper Jason Holder after missing the opening two matches is the key to the side making a run on the playoff places. Holder missed the first two games due to international duties and lost in his first game back with the Knight Riders, before steering his side to their first win when they beat the Orcas.

Verdict

Texas Super Kings v Los Angeles Knight Riders

I am backing Texas Super Kings to win. I am also backing Faf du Plessis to top score for Texas Super Kings.

Unmukt Chand is a good bet to top score for the Los Angeles Knight Riders.

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