LAS vs SEA 20th Match Highlights of MLC 2025
In a thrilling match at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Seattle Orcas produced an exciting five-wicket win over Los Angeles Knight Riders in the 20th match of Major League Cricket 2025. An enthralling chase led by Shimron Hetmyer took the Orcas to their total of 203 with one ball to spare. So let’s have a look at LAS vs SEA 20th Match Highlights.
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas Match Highlights
Russell Rampage Powers Knight Riders Past 200
Batting first after being sent into bat, LA Knight Riders scored an imposing 202 runs for 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Opener Andre Fletcher laid the foundation with 26 from 23 balls, stabilizing the innings after initial setbacks. Sherfane Rutherford got out inexpensively, but Saif Badar 41 from 21 balls, and Andre Russell 65* from 39 took the reins in the second half. Russell’s signature shot-making was in full evidence, charging six boundaries and four sixes to finish the innings in style.
Seattle Orcas’ bowling was put through the wringer, with Waqar Salamkheil being the best among them, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs. Ayan Desai and Harmeet Singh also contributed with vital breakthroughs to prevent the Knight Riders from running away with the game.
Aaron Jones, Hetmyer Power Orcas to Stunning Chase
In reply, the chase by Orcas got off to a wobbly start as Josh Brown left for a duck in the first over. But Aaron Jones 73 off 38 counter-attacked fearlessly, scoring a scintillating knock laced with 10 fours and 2 sixes. Alongside Shayan Jahangir 43 off 31, his stand stabilized the innings and set the stage for the chase.
Despite a mid-innings collapse almost taking the chase off course, it was Shimron Hetmyer who was the showstopper with a dramatic unbeaten 64 off 26 deliveries. His innings, dotted with sixes and boundaries at the right moments, turned the game in the Orcas’ direction decisively.
In spite of last minute drama and some nervous overs from LAKR bowlers, Kyle Mayers 9* off 12 helped Hetmyer serenely to see Seattle through to 206/5 in 19.5 overs. Two wickets from Tanveer Sangha and Jason Holder provided hope, but the Knight Riders were unable to prevent the late surge.
With this victory, Seattle Orcas strengthened their playoff hopes, and the Knight Riders were left with regrets of wasted opportunities in the field and a couple of costly overs.
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