SEA vs NY 18th Match Highlights of Major League Cricket 2025
In the most thrilling 18th encounter of the Major League Cricket 2025 season, Seattle Orcas overhauled a huge total of 238 posted by MI New York to record the highest successful chase in the history of MLC and secure their first victory of the season by 3 wickets at Grand Prairie Stadium Dallas. So Let’s take a look at SEA vs NY 18th Match Highlights of MLC 2025.
Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Match Highlights
Pooran Powers MI New York to Dominant Win with Blistering 108*
After winning the toss and deciding to bowl, Seattle Orcas were shattered by MI New York’s top order. Skipper Nicholas Pooran was at his destructive best as he smashed 108* from a mere 60 balls with 7 fours and 8 sixes, Tajinder Dhillon also supported him with 95 in 35, steadying the innings to a massive 237/4 in 20 overs. Although there was resistance from the Orcas bowlers, especially Gerald Coetzee who took 2 wickets and K Mayers took 2 wickets, MI New York’s dominance at the batting looked destined to win the match.
Shimron Hetmyer’s Unbeaten 97 Turns the Tide in Epic Run Chase
But the chase proved to be a historical one. Seattle Orcas started poorly as Shayan Jahangir and Josh Brown were dismissed early for low scores. The middle order contributed from Kyle Mayers 37 off 20, Sikandar Raza 30 off 9, and Heinrich Klaasen 26 off 13, all having a high strike rate to keep the flow going.
The game changer was Shimron Hetmyer’s onslaught unbeaten 97 off only 40 balls that included 5 fours and 9 sixes. Hetmyer’s calm mind under pressure and aggressive batting tore apart MI New York’s bowling unit, particularly in the death overs. His innings proved to be the turning point in scripting this record victory.
Boult’s 3 in Vain as Hetmyer Guides Orcas Victory
In spite of losing 7 wickets, Orcas scored 238 in precisely 20 overs, and Hetmyer ended the game in style. MI New York’s bowling attack, led by Delano Potgieter and Ehsan Adil, could not stem the slaughter, as Trent Boult bagged 3 wickets. The game not only provided Seattle Orcas with their first points for the season but also secured their place in the MLC record books.
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