MLC 2025, Match 20: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas Full Match Highlights
Seattle Orcas defeated Los Angeles Knight Riders by 5 wickets in Match 20 of MLC 2025, riding on Aaron Jones’ 73 and Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive 64 to chase down 203 with one ball to spare.

In Match 20 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) competition, the Los Angeles Knight Riders clashed with the Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. The Orcas had won the toss and decided to bowl first. This was a high-scoring thriller as Seattle chased a strong target in the last over to post a historic five-wicket victory.
Los Angeles Knight Riders Innings
Los Angeles Knight Riders scored a big 202/4 batting first in their 20 overs. Andre Russell was the star, smacking 65 off 39 balls, finding boundaries at will during the death overs. Rovman Powell contributed the fireworks with a scorching 43 off 21 deliveries, and Saif Badar played an incendiary cameo of 41 off a mere 21 balls. Despite the onslaught of scores, the Seattle Orcas were able to grab a few wickets courtesy of Waqar Salamkheil, who took 2/29 from 4 neat overs. Harmeet Singh (1/17) was tight in the middle overs, and Ayan Desai grabbed one wicket but was costly with 1/54 in 4 overs.
Seattle Orcas Innings
In reply, the Orcas hunted down the target with a ball to spare, concluding at 206/5 in 19.5 overs. Aaron Jones was the mastermind of the successful pursuit, blasting 73 off a mere 38 balls with sheer hitting all around the ground. He was ably assisted by Shimron Hetmyer, who maintained his good form with a scorching 64 off 26 deliveries. Shayan Jahangir, too, contributed a useful 43 off 31 deliveries to keep the scoreboard rolling. L.A.'s best bowler was Jason Holder with 2/36 from his 4 overs. Tanveer Sangha (2/39) and Andre Russell (1/29) attempted to cut the flow, but the Orcas remained calm to secure the win.
See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after LAS vs SEA Match 20
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas: Match Scorecard
Los Angeles Knight Riders – 202/4 (20 Overs)
Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
---|---|---|---|
Andre Russell | 65 (39) | Waqar Salamkheil | 2/29 (4) |
Rovman Powell | 43 (21) | Harmeet Singh | 1/17 (4) |
Saif Badar | 41 (21) | Ayan Desai | 1/54 (4) |
Seattle Orcas – 206/5 (19.5 Overs)
Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
---|---|---|---|
Aaron Jones | 73 (38) | Jason Holder (c) | 2/36 (4) |
Shimron Hetmyer | 64 (26) | Tanveer Sangha | 2/39 (4) |
Shayan Jahangir (wk) | 43 (31) | Andre Russell | 1/29 (4) |
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