MLC 2025, Match 18: Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Full Match Highlights

In Match 18 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, MI New York played against the Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Seattle Orcas won the toss and decided to bowl first on a surface that appeared to be a high-scoring one. What followed was an exciting run-fest in which both sides passed the 230-run barrier, but it was Seattle that kept their cool in a nail-biting finish to take the game by 3 wickets.

MI New York Innings

Batting first, MI New York amassed a record 237/4 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of an explosive century from skipper Nicholas Pooran, who hammered 108 off a mere 60 balls, with a deluge of boundaries and sixes. He was well-supported by Tajinder Singh, who blazed to 95 off a mere 35 deliveries, in a powerful partnership that propelled NY's run chase. Monank Patel contributed 20 off 14 as well. Among the bowlers, Kyle Mayers took 2/34 from his 4 overs, while Gerald Coetzee took 2/46. Jasdeep Singh went wicketless, giving away 39 runs for his 4 overs.

Seattle Orcas Innings

In response, the Seattle Orcas pursued the target in a heart-stopping final over, closing at 238/7 in 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer was the most impressive of the batsmen, scoring 97 off a mere 40 deliveries to lead the chase. Kyle Mayers generated early intensity with 37 off 20, and captain Sikandar Raza's blistering 30 off 9 balls turned the match in Seattle's direction towards the end of the innings. Trent Boult was the leader of MI New York's bowling unit with 3/31 in his 4 overs. Delano Potgieter bowled economically too, bagging 2/46 in 3 overs, while Rushil Ugarkar got 1/29 from his full share.

See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after SEA vs NY Match 18

Seattle Orcas vs MI New York: Match Scorecard

MI New York – 237/4 (20 Overs)

Seattle Orcas – 238/7 (20 Overs)