In Match 9 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) season 2025 , MI New York faced Seattle Orcas at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Seattle won the toss and decided to bat first. They put up a big total, but MI New York chased it down confidently to win the game by 7 wickets with an over left.

Batting first, Seattle Orcas scored a strong 200/5 in 20 overs. Kyle Mayers was the star with the bat, smashing 88 runs off 46 balls with some clean hitting. He got good support from Shayan Jahangir, who made a steady innings 43 runs in 34 balls, while captain Heinrich Klaasen added a quick 27 off just 11 balls towards the end.

Among the MI New York bowlers, Naveen-ul-Haq took 2 wickets but gave away 64 runs in his 4 overs. Michael Bracewell bowled tightly and picked up 1/20, and Sunny Patel also did a good job with 1/28.

Chasing 201, MI New York played with calmness and control to win the easy game. They reached the target in 19 overs, finishing at 203/3. Monank Patel led the chase with a brilliant knock of 93 off 50 balls. Michael Bracewell continued his good day with the bat too, scoring a steady 50 off 35 balls. Kieron Pollard then came in and wrapped things up quickly with a blazing 26 off 10 balls.
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For Seattle, Sikandar Raza took 2/37, while Kyle Mayers picked up a wicket but was a bit expensive. Cameron Gannon bowled well and gave away only 13 runs in 3 overs. MI New York’s all-round performance helped theKYLE Mm win the match comfortably and get back to winning ways.

ALSO READ: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after NY vs SEA Match 9

Twitter reactions after MINY wins 9th match of  MLC 2025

#MLC 2025 - Match 09#minyvso #minewyork Won by 7 Wickets #MajorLeagueCricket #USA pic.twitter.com/QnCJn3B3Td

— CBMCRICKET (@CBMCRICKET) June 19, 2025

MI NEW YORK registers their 1st WIN
Won by 7⃣ Wickets#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MINYvSO #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/uSsPIZ8rLV

— CricketAdda🇮🇳(Cricket ki Panchayat) (@Criktalks) June 19, 2025

Stop watching MLC if you are a MINY fan, no way we are chasing those 201 runs with these batsmans 🤡

— 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖐☆ (@loyalfan45rohit) June 19, 2025

Well on Under 176 . Mayers had an absolute sitter dropped when he was on 25 off 22 . He scored 63 off next 23 balls .line passed in 18 overs . Just pain #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/QXUFiMB3hs

— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) June 19, 2025

MI New York ne dikhaya champion wala game! 🏆
203 runs chase kiye sirf 19 overs mein! 💥

Player of the match " MONANK PATEL "

Seattle Orcas ko 7 wickets se di karari haar! 🔥
Power-hitting + teamwork = Zabardast Jeet! 💙💪https://t.co/7Wm3X0SNBU#MINewYork #MLC2025… pic.twitter.com/xtDMaDBOOo

— SPORTS WIZ (@mysportswiz) June 19, 2025

Raza strikes now

Pooran 6️⃣ and gone

MINY need 49 from 22
Bracewell struggling big time

Need him to hit a few 6’s#MajorLeagueCricket #MLC2025 https://t.co/l4o4sB5LGU

— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk) June 19, 2025

What a Win. MI New York won by 7 Wickets. What a Performance Michael Bracewell 1/20 (4 Overs) & 50*(35). What a Knock Monank Patel 93(50) and Kieron Pollard 26*(10). Trent Boult ⚡ 1/29.@MINYCricket #MLC2025 #MINYvSO @KieronPollard55 @braceyourself10 @Mitch_Savage

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) June 19, 2025

In Match 9 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, MI New York (NY) plays Seattle Orcas (SEA) at the Oakland Coliseum, California. Seattle Orcas won the toss and chose to bat first. Though Seattle Orcas put up a good total, MI New York carried out an assertive chase to win a convincing 7-wicket game with an over in hand.

Seattle Orcas Innings

Batting first, Seattle Orcas smashed an intimidating score of 200/5 in 20 overs, with a dashing knock by Kyle Mayers, who smashed 88 off a mere 46 balls in a hard-hitting manner. He was ably supported by Shayan Jahangir, who scored a dependable 43 off 34 balls, as skipper Heinrich Klaasen added a last flourish of 27 off 11 deliveries.

Among the MI New York bowlers, the best-performing one was Naveen ul Haq, who was the most costly but picked up 2/64 from 4 overs. Michael Bracewell was tight with 1/20, and Sunny Patel too with 1/28.

MI New York Innings

Pursuing a tough target of 201, MI New York demonstrated calmness and authority to chase it down in 19 overs at 203/3. The pursuit was consolidated by a masterful innings from Monank Patel, who hammered 93 off 50 balls, setting the seal on the victory. Michael Bracewell followed his all-round heroism with a calm 50 off 35 balls, and Kieron Pollard put the finishing touches with a blistering 26 off 10 balls.

Seattle's bowling performance had Sikandar Raza claim 2/37 in 4 overs, while Kyle Mayers took a wicket but gave away 41 runs, and Cameron Gannon chipped in with a well-maintained 0/13 in 3 overs.

See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after NY vs SEA Match 9

MI New York vs Seattle Orcas: Match Scorecard

Seattle Orcas – 200/5 (20 Overs)

MI New York – 203/3 (19 Overs)

India has the world's largest population. In addition, the country is also home to some of the craziest cricket enthusiasts on the planet. Over several generations, many would migrate overseas and settle in foreign countries in search of a better life.

While a few were voluntarily moved out of India by the European powers to work as indentured laborers in their respective colonies around the globe. From the exotic paradise of the Caribbean and North America to remote regions of Oceania, the influence of Indian origin people is omnipresent in every culture and pocket of the world.  

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Irrespective of the circumstances that led to their departure from India, many develop a craze towards the game in their newly adopted home over a period of time while staying rooted to their traditions. In the United States, that notion holds true. Over the years, many Indian origin folks have made their way to the States with an aim to fulfill their cricketing ambitions. Many of them can now be seen in action in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 edition. 

Below is a detailed list of Indian-origin cricketers currently participating in MLC 2025, along with their current stats from the tournament:

List of Indian origin players in MLC 2025

The Indian-origin players are certainly making waves in one of the most popular franchise leagues in North America. Through their performances, these players exemplify the growing influence of Indian-origin cricketers in Major League Cricket, contributing significantly to the league's development and success.

The influence of Indian cricket on a global scale has reached an unprecedented level in recent times. Their influence is felt in different corners of the world. India, being the most populous nation on Earth, has produced some exciting cricketing talent both domestically and internationally. From the Caribbean to as far as Africa, the world has witnessed some spectacular cricketing wonders hailing originally from the Indian subcontinent. 

The same can also be said in the case of the United States (US), a country that is home to some iconic Indian players who once starred at the domestic level. These cricketers have now been gifted to the USA cricket team and are doing wonders for them at the national level as well as the franchise level in the current Major Cricket League competition. 

Here is a list of the top five Indian domestic talents who are currently seen in action in the MLC 2025 edition.

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Unmukt Chand (Los Angeles Knight Riders)

India's U-19 World Cup hero Unmukt Chand finds himself associated with the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the ongoing MLC edition. After a breakthrough performance in the U-19 World Cup in 2012, Unmukt seemed to have a promising career ahead of him. He even started taking small but notable strides in India's cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). But due to a decline in form and a lack of consistent performances, Unmukt eventually fell out of favor and decided to move to the States in search of a secure cricketing future. Despite his bitter-sweet relationship with Indian cricket, Unmukt's experience and leadership qualities bring a wealth of knowledge to the team.

Saurabh Netravalkar (Washington Freedom)

Left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar has been an incredible find for USA cricket. Not only has he been a consistent performer across several editions in the MLC, Netravalkar has also starred for the national team on a global scale as well. The memories of his super over thriller against Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup were a clear reminder of what the speedster can produce against some of the best in the business. Netravalkar topped the MLC 2024 bowling charts with 12 wickets from 4 matches, averaging 9.16 runs per wicket and a remarkable strike rate of 7.66. He hails from the city of Mumbai in Mahrashtra and played a lot of domestic cricket with MCA and aslo featured for India at teh U-19 level.

Monak Patel

The right-hand wicketkeeper batter Monak Patel is currently the skipper of the USA national cricket team and also captains MI New York in the MLC. The 32-year-old hails from the Indian state of Gujarat and has represented his home state at the U-16 and U-19 levels before moving to the States in 2016. After relocating to the U.S., he initially opened a Chinese restaurant named Teriyaki Madness in Florence, South Carolina. However, the business faced challenges, leading him to sell it and return to New Jersey to be with his ailing mother. During this period, he rekindled his passion for cricket, eventually earning a spot on the USA national team in 2018. Monak did not have a very extravagent first-class cricketing career in India and unlike the likes of Netravalkar and Harmeet but has certainly managed to punch way above his weight to permanently establish his place in the USA national team. 

Harmeet Singh (Seattle Orcas)

A left-arm orthodox spinner and former India U-19 World Cup player, Harmeet Singh was the first-ever domestic player selected in the MLC draft. His leadership skills were evident as he captained the Seattle Thunderbolts to the Minor League Cricket T20 championship. Now playing for the Seattle Orcas, he continues to impress with his all-round capabilities. Harmeet played a major chunk of his first-class cricket with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and Tripura. He even featured in the IPL and played a solitary game for RR, where he picked up one wicket and conceded 34 runs.

Agni Chopra (MI New York)

Agni Chopra, hailing from a family deeply rooted in Bollywood, chose cricket over a potential film career. Representing MI New York, he has quickly become a notable figure in MLC 2025. Agni broke into the domestic secene on the back four consecetive centuries in his first four FC games. Chopra has participated in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, competing not only in the Ranji Trophy but also in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophies. In summary, he represented Mizoram and Mumbai in Indian domestic cricket as recently as early 2025. His journey from Mumbai's maidans to the MLC showcases his dedication and passion for the sport.