MI New York vs Seattle Orcas, 25th Match, Major League Cricket 2026 - July 11, 2026
In a thrilling T20 encounter, MI New York triumphed over the Seattle Orcas by 17 runs. Kieron Pollard and Tajinder Dhillon were the stars with the bat for MI New York, while Marcus Stoinis' impressive five-wicket haul stood out for Seattle Orcas. Despite Tim Seifert's valiant 88 runs for Seattle, MI New York's bowlers held their nerve to secure the victory.
Match Highlights
- Match Result: MI New York won by 17 runs.
- Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas.
- Player of the Match: Kieron Pollard for his all-round performance.
Batting Performances
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MI New York Innings:
- Kieron Pollard was instrumental in setting up a challenging total with a blistering knock of 54 runs off 33 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes.
- Tajinder Dhillon played a scintillating innings, remaining unbeaten on 66 off just 27 deliveries, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes at an astounding strike rate of 244.44.
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Seattle Orcas Innings:
- Tim Seifert fought hard with an explosive 88 from 61 balls, which included 5 boundaries and 5 maximums.
- Matthew Breetzke contributed a quick-fire 44 off 31 balls.
Bowling Performances
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Seattle Orcas:
- Marcus Stoinis delivered a remarkable bowling performance, claiming five wickets for just 46 runs in his four-over spell.
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MI New York:
- Romario Shepherd was effective with the ball, taking two crucial wickets for only 13 runs in his three overs.
- Kieron Pollard also shone with the ball, picking up two wickets in his brief spell of just under two overs.
Key Moments
- After being put in to bat first by Seattle Orcas, MI New York posted a competitive total of 179/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
- The innings saw a crucial partnership between Kieron Pollard and Tajinder Dhillon that propelled MI New York to a strong position.
- In response, Seattle Orcas got off to a steady start but lost wickets at regular intervals, which hampered their chase.
- Despite Tim Seifert's valiant effort to keep Seattle in the game, they fell short by 17 runs as MI New York's bowlers tightened the screws in the death overs.
This match showcased some brilliant individual performances and highlighted the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket where momentum can shift rapidly.
