In Match 4 of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, Seattle Orcas faces Washington Freedom at the Oakland Coliseum, California. Seattle won the toss and decided to bat first, but a stringent bowling performance by Washington, topped off with a clinical chase, aided them towards a simple 5-wicket win.

Seattle Orcas Innings

Batting first, the Orcas could not gain momentum and ended up at 145/9 from their 20 overs. David Warner was the highest scorer with 31 off 17 balls in a flashy knock, supplemented by Kyle Mayers's 27 off 17 deliveries. Wicketkeeper-captain Heinrich Klaasen contributed a measly 17 from 13 balls without being able to convert his start. The bowling was headed by Ian Holland, who swung the game with outstanding figures of 4/19 in 4 overs. Jack Edwards chipped in with 2/24 and Mitchell Owen did an outstanding job restricting their run rate, finishing with 1/24.

Washington Freedom Innings

In turn, Washington Freedom pursued the target without a problem, scoring 149/5 in 13.3 overs. Rachin Ravindra hit 44 off 18 balls to establish the platform early on, and captain Glenn Maxwell responded with a lusty 38 off 20 balls. Mitchell Owen helped complete the job with 25 off 11 balls. While Waqar Salamkheil collected 2/27, and there were short cameos by Harmeet Singh (1/18) and Obed McCoy (1/20), the total was too low to be defended.

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Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom: Match Scorecard

Seattle Orcas – 145/9 (20 Overs)

Washington Freedom – 149/5 (13.3 Overs)

The first game of Major League Cricket 2025 will be between the Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom. There are a lot of exciting players from both countries and around the world on both teams, and this game should set the tone for the tournament. The game will take place in California at the storied Oakland Coliseum. As the league promises exciting action, big sixes, clever bowling, and the emergence of young stars, fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. fans are anxiously awaiting the first ball. 

Match Details

• Match: Seattle Orcas  vs Washington Freedom 
• Date: June 15, 2025
• Time: 06:30 AM IST
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum, California
• Tournament: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 – Match 4

Players to Keep an Eye on:

 Glenn Maxwell vs. Heinrich Klaasen: Both part-time spinners and explosive middle-order hitters are in a battle of the captains.

Rachin Ravindra vs. Fazalhaq Farooqi: elegant left-hand batting versus left-arm pace; early breakthrough versus strong start.

David Warner vs. Saurabh Netravalkar: The powerplay pits the Australian legend against the top pacer in the USA.

Glenn Phillips vs. Waqar Salamkheil: In the middle overs, Afghan mystery spin versus fearless hitting spin versus aggression.

Andries Gous vs. Obed McCoy: cutter specialist vs. clean striker in the death overs matchup.

Mitchell Owen vs. Sikandar Raza: Freedom's young Australian all-rounder will face an experienced Zimbabwean all-rounder.

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SEO vs WAF Probable Playing XIs:

Seattle Orcas Probable Playing XIs

Washington Freedom Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Owen, Rachin Ravindra, Jack Edwards, Glenn Maxwell (c), Glenn Phillips, Andries Gous (wk), Obus Pienaar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ian Holland, Ben Sears, Saurabh Netravalkar

The Seattle Orcas (SEA) will play against Washington Freedom (WAS) on June 15, 2025, in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, which is the 4th T20 match that will be played at Oakland Coliseum, California, United States. The match will begin at 06:30 AM IST on June 15, 2025, making for an early morning match for both teams.

Match Details 

• Date: June 15, 2025  
• Time: 06:30 AM IST  
• Location: Oakland Coliseum, California, United States  
• Win% Batting first: 100%  
• Win% Bowling first: 0%  

Weather Report

Oakland is forecasted to be cool and a bit humid, with a temperature of around 10.5 degrees C. There is a 0% chance of any rain, so interruptions are unlikely. The forecast also shows moderate humidity at 96%, and light winds should not have an impact on play.

• Temperature: 10.5 °C  
• Winds: Light Breeze—has no real bearing on the play.
• Precipitation: 0% chance of rain—no delays are likely.
• Humidity: Moderate (96%)—Should have no significant bearing on either player or ball control.

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Oakland Coliseum is balanced, indicatively providing good performance for batters and bowlers alike. Often the pitch offers up good pace and bounce and is more favorable to fast bowlers, particularly early and in cool conditions around the mornings. Batters will be able to play any shot once settled, but the surface will slow down as play continues; therefore, spinners may become more effective as the game type shifts to day/night. The boundaries are average length and provide an equitable contest between bat and ball.

• Bowlers: likely assistance for pacers early, whereas spinners will become more effective later.
• Spinners: Most likely to be effective during the middle and later overs.
• Field Size: average boundary length for balanced and an equitable contest for batters and bowlers  

Venue Records

• Highest Team: 269 / 5 by SF vs WAS
• Lowest Team: 146 / 10 by WAS vs SF
• Average First Innings Score: Approx. 269 Runs

The fourth game of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 is an exciting tie between the Seattle Orcas (SEA) and the Washington Freedom (WAS) at the legendary Oakland Coliseum on June 15, 2025. The Orcas, captained by Heinrich Klaasen and coached by Matthew Mott, hope to recover from a poor season in 2024 when they last-placed themselves with just a single victory. With a team comprised of David Warner, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sikandar Raza, SEA are looking to make an impact. Washington Freedom, the 2024 MLC titleholders with Steve Smith at the helm, suffered a heavy loss against the San Francisco Unicorns in the season opener while chasing 269/5. With Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, and Saurabh Netravalkar, WAS looks to use their championship credentials to get back on track. This evening's encounter guarantees high-energy T20 cricket action in front of a lively 12,000-strong audience in celebration of MLC's historic West Coast foray.

Oakland Coliseum Cricket Stadium Stats

The Oakland Coliseum is hosting its inaugural high-level cricket games in MLC 2025, using a drop-in pitch from Nassau County, New York. The pitch provides initial seam movement followed by batsman-friendly conditions, as witnessed in the high-scoring opener. Since Match 4 is the second match of a double-header on June 15, the pitch can flatten further, and that might result in another high-scoring match.

• Total Matches: 2
• Batting 1st Won: 2
• Batting 2nd Won: 0
• 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: 269/5 by San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom in 2025
• Average 1st Innings Score: 215 (estimated from limited data of two matches, including SF vs WAS and presumed data of NY vs TEX)

The toss is still crucial, with all three at the stadium being won by batting first, indicating a benefit in posting a large total. The lively conditions at the Coliseum will heighten the intensity of this important early-season game.

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Head-to-Head Record: SEA vs WAS

Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom have played each other twice in MLC history, with an even record that promises a closely fought match. Their previous matches have been closely contested, with both sides presenting competitive performances.

• Total Matches: 2
• SEA Wins: 1
• WAS Wins: 1
• No Result: 0

Win %: Seattle Orcas – 50% (1/2), Washington Freedom – 50% (1/2)