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)

The 9th game of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between MI New York (NY) and Seattle Orcas (SEA) will be played at the historic Oakland Coliseum at 6:30 AM IST on Thursday, June 19, 2025. NY, with Nicholas Pooran as captain and stars Trent Boult and Quinton de Kock on their team, will strive for their maiden victory after losing both their games this season in 2025. SEA, captained by Heinrich Klaasen with the likes of David Warner and Shimron Hetmyer, is also keen to win their first game after two consecutive losses in the season.

This morning's encounter will bring exciting T20 cricket to a keen 12,000-strong following, the historic West Coast launch of MLC. One team will end their run of defeats, this big-pressure match at the batting-friendly Coliseum potentially changing the course of the extended 34-game season.

Oakland Coliseum Cricket Stadium Stats

The Oakland Coliseum is hosting its inaugural elite-level cricket matches in MLC 2025 with a drop-in pitch from Nassau County, New York. The pitch has early seam movement but becomes batsman-friendly quickly, as seen in the high-scoring season opener. Being the opening match on June 19, the pitch might give some bowlers relief in the beginning, although it can flatten subsequently.

• Total Matches: 8
• Batting 1st Won: 6
• Batting 2nd Won: 2
• No Result: 0
• Highest Total: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
• Lowest Total: 60/10 (13.5 Overs) by SEA in SEA vs TEX in 2025
• Highest Chased: 188/7 (19.1 Overs) by SF in SF vs NY in 2025
• Lowest Defended: 181/4 by TEX vs LAS in 2025
• Average 1st Innings Score: ~196
• Average 2nd Innings Score: ~162

The toss is still important, with sides batting first winning the majority of games at the ground, showing a benefit in compiling a big score. The Coliseum's electric environment adds fuel to this intense early-season contest.

NY vs SEA: Head-to-Head Record

MI New York and Seattle Orcas have met three times in MLC history, with two wins by NY and one win for SEA, paving the way for a highly competitive clash. These games have revealed NY's advantage, although SEA has been impressive in their sole victory. This fourth encounter at the Coliseum guarantees intensity and possible twists of fate.

• Total Matches: 3
• NY Wins: 2
• SEA Wins: 1
• No Result: 0

Win %: MI New York – 66.67% (2/3), Seattle Orcas – 33.33% (1/3)

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell set the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season ablaze with a scintillating century, his eighth in T20 cricket, for Washington Freedom. Eight tons now equal Maxwell's count with T20 veterans such as David Warner, Aaron Finch, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, and Michael Klinger—putting him joint-fourth on the all-time list for the most centuries in T20s.

The thunderous knock was against the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Oakland, where Maxwell hit an unbeaten 106 out of only 49 deliveries. Showcasing his signature brute strength, he blasted the ball over the boundaries 13 times and over the fence twice, finishing with a strike rate of 216.33. Rushing in as captain this summer in place of Steve Smith, Maxwell played a captain's innings, which helped Washington Freedom score 208/5 after they had been 68/4 at one point.

Nicknamed 'The Big Show' for his bold and flamboyant style of play, Maxwell once again lived up to the nickname. He especially savaged Jason Holder in the last over, belting 26 runs off the last six balls courtesy of partner Obus Pienaar (14*), giving Washington a match-winning total. The performance has not only given the team's campaign a boost but also established his name among the great short-format hitters of the game.

Maxwell's MLC Form and the Battle for T20 Excellence

Maxwell's consistency in MLC 2025 has been excellent till now. He has scored 149 runs in three innings at an average of 149.00 and at a strike rate of more than 204. His earlier scores of 38* and 5 were good, but this century has really asserted his dominance. He is now the second-highest run-getter in the tournament.

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— Washington Freedom (@WSHFreedom) June 18, 2025

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 8: Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Full Match Highlights

With Chris Gayle (22 centuries), Babar Azam (11), Rilee Rossouw, and Virat Kohli (9 each) already ahead of him, Maxwell's position on the top list of T20 legends is now solid. With Washington Freedom having one win and one loss under his captaincy, his form and leadership can prove to be the deciding factors for their championship aspirations this season.

In Match 8 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament, Washington Freedom played Los Angeles Knight Riders at the Oakland Coliseum, California. Washington Freedom won the toss and chose to bat first. There was a masterclass in power-hitting and controlled bowling as Washington Freedom won by a thumping 113 runs.

Washington Freedom Innings

Glenn Maxwell was in his destructive avatar, smashing an unbeaten 106 off only 49 balls. His century was laced with a series of boundaries and sixes and was the perfect way to start a huge total. Mitchell Owen contributed useful batting with a brisk 32 off 11 balls, while Mark Chapman added 17 off 21 deliveries. Their contributions took Washington Freedom to a formidable 208/5 in 20 overs. Among the bowlers of Knight Riders, Corne Dry (2/33 in 3) and Tanveer Sangha (2/38 in 4) were able to take wickets, albeit at a cost.

Los Angeles Knight Riders Innings

In response, the Knight Riders, under pressure, collapsed and were bowled out for a mere 95 in 16.3 overs. Saif Badar scored 32 from 31 balls, while Jason Holder chipped in with 23 from 16, but the remainder of the team could not withstand the bowling onslaught. Washington bowlers were merciless—Jack Edwards (3/15 in 3) and Mitchell Owen (3/18 in 3) bowled hot spells, while Saurabh Netravalkar finished it off with brilliant figures of 2/6 in merely 3.3 overs. It was a comprehensive bowling show that guaranteed a crushing victory.

See Also: MLC 2025: Points Table, leading run scorers and wicket takers after WAS vs LAS Match 8

Washington Freedom vs Los Angeles Knight Riders: Match Scorecard

Washington Freedom—208/5 (20 Overs)

Los Angeles Knight Riders – 95/10 (16.3 Overs)

The eighth match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between Washington Freedom (WAS) and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) has been timed for the legendary Oakland Coliseum at 6:30 AM IST on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. WAS, which is under the leadership of Glenn Maxwell and featuring stars like Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, and Saurabh Netravalkar, aims to build on their championship pedigree after a mixed start to the season. LAS, led by Sunil Narine with the likes of Andre Russell and Nitish Kumar, are keen to revive their campaign after losing both their matches in 2025.

This morning's conflict will bring explosive T20 cricket to a fired-up 12,000-strong congregation, representing MLC's historic launch on the West Coast. With WAS running the head-to-head ledger, this high-pressure match at the batting-friendly Coliseum can be a benchmark for the longer 34-game season.

Oakland Coliseum Cricket Stadium Stats

Oakland Coliseum is experiencing its first elite-level cricket games in MLC 2025 with a drop-in pitch from Nassau County, New York. The pitch provides early seam movement but becomes batsman-friendly soon, as evident in the season opener's high-scoring game. Since the first match on June 18, the pitch may give some relief to bowlers in the early stages, although it may flatten later.

• Total Matches: 7
• Batting 1st Won: 5
• Batting 2nd Won: 2
• No Result: 0
• Highest Total: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
• Lowest Total: 124/10 (17.1 Overs) by LAS in LAS vs TEX in 2025
• Highest Chased: 188/7 (19.1 Overs) by SF in SF vs NY in 2025
• Lowest Defended: 181/4 by TEX vs LAS in 2025
• Average 1st Innings Score: ~196
• Average 2nd Innings Score: ~162
  

The toss is still significant, with teams batting first winning most matches at the ground, indicating an advantage in scoring a large score. The Coliseum's electric environment adds fuel to this intense early-season contest.

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 7: Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas Full Match Highlights

WAS vs LAS: Head-to-Head Record

The Washington Freedom recorded two victories over the Los Angeles Knight Riders in MLC history, making it a tough challenge for the Knight Riders. They showed their dominance over the Knight Riders. The Freedom’s balanced attack was difficult for the Knight Riders to counter. Their third match at the Coliseum is sure to produce some intensity and maybe a surprise.

• Total Matches: 2
• WAS Wins: 2
• LAS Wins: 0
• No Result: 0
  

Win %: Washington Freedom – 100% (2/2), Los Angeles Knight Riders – 0% (0/2)

Texas Super Kings (TEX) took on Seattle Orcas (SEA) in Match 7 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season at the Oakland Coliseum, California. The Orcas won the toss and chose to field first, but Texas made the game a one-sided contest with comprehensive performances in both departments before ending in a landslide win by a whopping 93 runs.

Texas Super Kings Innings

Batting first, Texas Super Kings scored 153/6 in their 20 overs. Saiteja Mukkamalla scored a fluent 30 off 23 balls, while Marcus Stoinis contributed sharp runs with a 28 off only 12 deliveries. Daryl Mitchell contributed a sedate 25 off 26 balls to steady the middle overs. For the Orcas, Harmeet Singh (2/24), Jasdeep Singh (2/34), and Obed McCoy (1/22) chipped in with important breakthroughs but could not stop Texas from constructing a decent total.

Seattle Orcas Innings

In response, the Seattle Orcas were torn apart for only 60 in 13.5 overs, suffering a complete collapse. Aaron Jones led the way with the bat, scoring 17 off 17, while Jasdeep Singh managed 12 off 26; all the other batsmen fell cheaply. The Texas bowlers were relentless, and Nandre Burger claimed 3/10 in 3.5 overs, Zia Ul Haq Muhammad 3/16 and Noor Ahmad 3/18 were all efficient in their spells to rattle the Orcas batting lineup.

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Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas: Match Scorecard

Texas Super Kings – 153/6 (20 Overs)

Seattle Orcas – 60 (13.5 Overs)

The seventh game of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between Seattle Orcas (SEA) and Texas Super Kings (TEX) is scheduled at the iconic Oakland Coliseum at 6:30 AM IST on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. TEX, led by Faf du Plessis with stars such as Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, has been off to a great start in the season, with two victories in two games and an unbeaten record, sitting second in the table. SEA, led by Heinrich Klaasen with players such as David Warner and Shimron Hetmyer, is hoping to change their season around after going down by five wickets against Washington Freedom in their opener, after having a dismal 2024 season with only one victory.

This morning's game will provide hard-hitting T20 cricket in front of a vibrant 12,000-strong audience celebrating MLC's inaugural West Coast launch. Despite SEA’s head-to-head edge, TEX’s superior opening partnerships in both matches this season make this a highly anticipated clash at the batting-friendly Coliseum in the expanded 34-game season.

Oakland Coliseum Cricket Stadium Stats

The Oakland Coliseum is hosting its first elite-level cricket matches in MLC 2025 with a Nassau County, New York, drop-in pitch. The pitch gives early seam movement but eventually becomes batsman-friendly, as witnessed in the season opener's high-scoring match. As the opening match on June 17, the pitch might still give some relief to bowlers in the initial stages, although it can flatten during the course of the game.

• Total Matches: 6
  
• Batting 1st Won: 4
  
• Batting 2nd Won: 2
  
• No Result: 0
  
• Highest Total: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
  
• Lowest Total: 146 all out by Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns in 2025
  
• Lowest Defended: 181/4 by TEX vs LAS in 2025
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: ~227
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: ~164
  

The toss continues to be important, with sides batting first winning the majority of games at the ground and suggesting an advantage in building a large total. The Coliseum's lively environment amplifies the tension of this high-profile early-season game.

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 6: San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York Full Match Highlights

TEX vs SEA: Head-to-Head Record

Texas Super Kings and Seattle Orcas have met three times in MLC history, with SEA holding the edge by winning two of those encounters, making this a challenging matchup for TEX. Despite SEA’s historical advantage, TEX’s current form, particularly their strong opening stands, adds intrigue to this contest. This third meeting at the Coliseum promises fireworks and potential twists.

• Total Matches: 3
  
• TEX Wins: 1
  
• SEA Wins: 2
  
• No Result: 0
  

Win %: Texas Super Kings – 33.33% (1/3), Seattle Orcas – 66.67% (2/3)

In Match 6 of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, the San Francisco Unicorns played against MI New York at Oakland Coliseum, California. San Francisco Unicorns won the toss and decided to bowl first. In a close score set by MI New York, the Unicorns also successfully chased down the score, clinching a thrilling 3-wicket win with five balls to spare.

MI New York Innings

MI New York scored 182/7 in their 20 innings after batting first. Quinton de Kock top-scored with a fluent 63 runs off 38 balls. His innings showed great aggressive intent in helping MI New York to a defendable score, and he was well supported by Kieron Pollard (30 off 16) and Sunny Patel (20 off 11). Among the bowlers for the Unicorns, Haris Rauf and Carmi le Roux each took two wickets and returned 2/24 and 2/34 respectively. Hassan Khan added 2/54 for his 4 overs.

San Francisco Unicorns Innings

Pursuing 183, the Unicorns made a good beginning with Xavier Bartlett thrashing 59 off only 25 balls. He was well aided by Hassan Khan, who hit 43 from 17 balls to sustain the momentum. Tim Seifert's calm 33 from 27 in the middle overs kept the run chase on course. Though MI New York struggled to counter with Naveen ul Haq (2/28) and Ehsan Adil (2/43), the Unicorns kept calm and made it to the target in 19.1 overs, scoring 188/7.

See Also: MLC 2025, Match 5: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings Full Match Highlights

San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York: Match Scorecard

MI New York – 182/7 (20 Overs)

San Francisco Unicorns – 188/7 (19.1 Overs)

In Match 5 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, the Los Angeles Knight Riders faced the Texas Super Kings at the Oakland Coliseum, California. The Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl first; however, it was the Super Kings who stole the highlights with a complete performance to earn a victory of 57 runs.

Texas Super Kings Innings

Batting first, the Texas Super Kings scored a solid 181/4 in 20 overs. Daryl Mitchell steadied the ship with a serenely played 36 off 33 balls, while Devon Conway contributed quick passage of runs with a flowing 34 off 22. Donovan Ferreira scored the late fireworks with a quick 32 off merely 16 deliveries, taking the team to a fighting score. For the Knight Riders' bowling, Tanveer Sangha took 2/32 from 4 overs, and Shadley van Schalkwyk (1/25) and Andre Russell (1/53) contributed a wicket each.

Los Angeles Knight Riders Innings

Pursuing 182, the Knight Riders also capitulated under pressure and were bowled out for 124 in 17.1 overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk scored the highest with 27 off 21, followed by Alex Hales (25 off 17) and Matthew Tromp (23 off 12), but the rest of the batting order collapsed against a scorching Texas bowling attack. Noor Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4/25 from 4 overs, with Adam Milne (2/8 off 3.1) and Stephen Wiig (2/25 off 3) picking up the tail to seal a comprehensive win.

See Also: [WATCH] MLC 2025: Former India captain smashes half century in SF vs LAS match

Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings: Match Scorecard

Texas Super Kings – 181/4 (20 Overs)

Los Angeles Knight Riders – 124/10 (17.1 Overs)

Former India U19 World Cup skipper and current USA international Unmukt Chand produced a fine performance for the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in the third game of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season. The game, played on Sunday, June 15, at the Oakland Coliseum in California, witnessed Chand producing a classy half-century while chasing an intimidating target set by SF.

Pursuing 220 LAS lost early as Alex Hales was sent back to the pavilion for a mere six runs. Unmukt Chand came in at no. three and stabilized the innings despite the loss of Andre Fletcher for 19. Chand put together a brisk 46-run stand with Nitish Kumar, who made 18 runs. Chand later put together 33 more runs with Matthew Tromp. Chand’s knock of 53 off 32 deliveries, featuring four boundaries and four sixes, kept LAS in the hunt.

However, despite a few late cameos, the Knight Riders fell short. Matthew Tromp scored 41 off 31, and skipper Sunil Narine struck a brisk 27 off 13 balls. But the lower and middle order were unable to carry it through, with Andre Russell dismissed for a two-ball duck. LAS were bowled out for 187 in 19.5 overs, losing the game by 32 runs. Xavier Bartlett and Haris Rauf dominated the Unicorns' attack, claiming four wickets each.

Allen-Fraser-McGurk Duo Lays the Foundation

Earlier in the match, SF were sent to bat and lost Tim Seifert early for a mere five. But Finn Allen and Jake Fraser-McGurk run riot over LAS bowlers with a blistering 121-run partnership off just 55 balls. Allen scored 52 off 27 balls, while Fraser-McGurk illuminated the stadium with a scorching 88 off 38 balls, striking two fours and a whopping 11 sixes.

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Down the order, Cooper Connolly contributed 20 not out off 18, and Haris Rauf came in with 16* off 7 to take SF to a dominant 219/8. In the LAS bowling department, Shadley van Schalkwyk picked up three wickets. ed up three wickets.