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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Limping Shimron Hetmyer hits 6 off the last ball to chase down 238 in MLC, ends Seattle Orcas' 5-match losing streak
Shimron Hetmyer was the hero for Seattle Orcas as the Major League Cricket franchise brought an end to their five-game losing streak in 2025, winning their first game of the season in the most exhilarating, climactic fashion. Chasing 238, the Orcas needed six off the final ball to win, and the West Indies international stood up for his team, swivelling and hitting a six off MI New York's Kieron Pollard to send his teammates into a state of pandemonium. Shimron Hetmyer is swarmed by his teammates after he hit a last-ball six with six runs needed, putting on 97* to register Seattle's first win of the season.(Sportzpics) Despite struggling with injury for much of his innings, Hetmyer hit nine towering sixes enroute to a memorable 97*(40), in what will go down as one of the finest innings in the young history of the MLC. This included a 23-run 19th over to keep his team alive, before a remarkable ending which saw the struggling team pull off the unlikely with a three-wicket win to seal the largest successful chase in the MLC. A different powerful Windies southpaw had lit up Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas earlier in the night, as MI NY captain Nicholas Pooran was in vintage form to score 108* off 60 deliveries. He was given able support by USA all-rounder Tajinder Singh, who walloped 95 off just 35 deliveries to push the team to 237/4. Orcas handed over captaincy of the franchise to Sikander Raza after Heinrich Klaasen had found no success in the first five matches, and the Zimbabwean stood on business as his 30(9) gave some crucial momentum to the chase. However, it was all down to Hetmyer, who soldiered on after appearing to pull his groin while batting in the 30s. Orcas stay alive despite horror start to MLC season The Seattle franchise had struggled with capitalising on strong starts, and that seemed to be the case again as some slow batting by Hetmyer's lower-order partners in the death overs jeopardised their attempt. The Windies power-hitter showed all his quality, however, hitting a flurry of straight sixes to bring it down to 9 needed off the last over. Pollard used all his experience to deliver three dot balls, and was on the verge of pulling off the defence for MI NY with 8 needed off the last 2. However, after Hetmyer hustled through for two despite limping, he put the fate of his team in his own hands — and delivered with what might prove to be a defining image in American cricket's nascency at the highest level. It was a crucial result, one which keeps Orcas in the hunt to qualify for the playoffs despite a torrid start to their season. Three teams are now tied with just a solitary win in 6 matches played, with MI NY, Orcas, and LAKR battling it out for one position at the foot of the table.
News18
11 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Watch: Shimron Hetmyer Shocks USA With Last-Ball Winning Six Vs Kieron Pollard
Last Updated: Shimron Hetmyer just lived the dream of every cricket lover! With six runs needed of one ball, he tonked Kieron Pollard for a maximum in the 2025 MLC. With six runs needed off the last ball, Seattle Orcas' Shimron Hetmyer lived every cricketing kid's dream by tonking the MI New York star Kieron Pollard for a maximum over deep fine leg in the 2025 edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC) at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, on Saturday. MI captain Nicholas Pooran had kept Pollard to defend nine runs off the last over. Hetmyer's partner, the number nine Jessy Singh, struggled to get off the strike until the third ball. Hetmyer could only manage two runs off the next two deliveries against his compatriot, requiring six off the final delivery. Pollard, with his slow, short run-up, tried to surprise him with a length ball on the body, but it was misdirected further on the leg. Hetmyer crouched and managed to get under it for a pull over the keeper, and it traveled the distance, kicking off celebrations that made him look like Superman for his teammates. Watch it here: Hetmyer was almost a one-man army for the Orcas. Chasing a mammoth 238 (set up by MI captain Nicholas Pooran's century and Tajinder Dhillon's 95), the Orcas were 107/4 in the eighth over when Hetmyer came out. Heinrich Klaasen got out from the other end soon after, and as the tail began, Hetmyer hogged the strike and continued to keep the required run-rate in check. Dealing with a niggle, he exploded in the 16th and 19th overs, finding 18 and 23 runs, respectively for the final-over robbery. 'This one is one of the best, because our backs were against the wall and I'm still grimacing over the last game where we couldn't cross the line," Hetmyer said, as quoted by Cricbuzz. 'Today is one of those days, where I went with a clear mind and wanted to take the game as deep as possible. That (injury) actually gave me a little bit of help, because I didn't want to run much," he added. The win ended the Orcas' 10-match losing streak and how. First Published:
Mint
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Trouble for Seattle Orcas amid MLC 2025; Captain Heinrich Klaasen steps down after franchise parts ways with head coach
Seattle Orcas were dealt with a double blow midway into the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 as the franchise decided to part ways with head coach Matthew Mott after remaining winless in the five games they have played so far in the ongoing season. To add to that, captain Heinrich Klaasen too stepped down from his position. Having finished runners-up in the 2023 edition, Seattle Orcas finished at the bottom of the table in 2024. In MLC 2025, Seattle Orcas still have a chance to jump up in the table. The Seattle-based franchise cited differences in coaching and management strategies as a reason for Mott's ouster. 'In a major move, the franchise has parted ways with Head Coach Matthew Mott, citing differences in coaching and management strategies. 'The Orcas thank Mott for his contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,' Seattle Orcas said in a statement. They also accepted Klaasen resignation as captain. 'Further, Heinrich Klaasen has decided to step down from his role as Captain to focus fully on his responsibilities as a batter. 'Klaasen's commitment to performance and team success remains unwavering, and he remains an integral part of the leadership group,' it added. Zimbabwe's Sikander Raza replaced Klaasen as captain. Meanwhile, the change in leadership worked wonders for Seattle Orcas who defeated MI New York in a record run chase on Saturday. Chasing a mammoth 238 runs for victory, Seattle Orcas, rode on an unbeaten 97 off 40 balls from Shimron Hetmyer to chase down the target on the final ball of the innings. Seattle Orcas won the game by three wickets. With six runs needed from the final ball, Hetmyer smashed Kieron Pollard over fine leg for a six to secure their first win. Earlier, Nicolas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 108 (60 balls) while Tajinder Dhillon (35-ball 95) missed on a well-deserved hundred as Mi New York posted 237/4 in 20 overs.
India.com
12 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
After Retirement Announcement, Star Cricketer Steps Down As Captain
Major League Cricket 2025 season has been a disappointing run for Heinrich Klassen led Seattle Orcas where they failed to win a single game out of their 5 matches played. Orcas have lost 10 consecutive matches in MLC carrying their dismal form from 2024 season to this season. Following their massive 10 loss streak, massive changes were expected by the end of this season but it has already happened in the mid season. Before their game against MI New York on Saturday, Orcas have parted ways with head coach Matthew Mott. Mott who has been a cornerstone of the England team in international cricket and also has been constant among leagues across the globe has been removed. An official statement on the MLC website explained that the decision was made due to 'differences in coaching and management strategies.' Klassen Steps Down Orcas Captain Klassen has also decided to step down with Zimbabwe's Sikanda Raza taking over as the skipper. "This is a moment of reflection and renewal for the Seattle Orcas. This has been a tough run for the team, and with it, some difficult decisions had to be made. We are grateful to Matthew for his commitment and professionalism during his time with us, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors," said Hemant Dua, CEO of the team. " "We respect Heinrich's decision to step down voluntarily as captain to focus on his batting. This reflects his character and team-first mindset. Sikandar was our unanimous choice once we heard from Klassen about his decision. We believe these changes set the stage for a strong second half of the season," he added. Orcas reached the final in 2023 where they were routed by MI New York failing to win the trophy. The last two seasons after that has been a disappointing show. San Francisco Unicorns are currently the table toppers with 6 out of 6 wins. Defending Champions Washington Freedom is placed in second position. The final will be played on July 14 at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
MLC 2025: Seattle vs New York playing 11, live toss time, streaming
As the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season reaches its midway point, Seattle Orcas and MI New York face off in a crucial clash on June 28, with both teams desperate to revive their faltering campaigns. The match takes on added importance with both sides languishing near the bottom of the points table. Seattle Orcas are in dire straits, having lost all five of their matches so far. Skipper Heinrich Klaasen recently acknowledged his side's poor form but stressed that a couple of wins could still bring them back into playoff contention. With just a handful of matches left, the Orcas can no longer afford slip-ups and must treat every game as a knockout. MI New York, meanwhile, have managed just one win in five outings. That sole victory came against the Orcas earlier this season, and Nicholas Pooran's men will aim to complete the double. Pooran has called for more consistency in execution, especially after a heavy defeat to the San Francisco Unicorns in their last outing. With playoff hopes fading fast, both teams will view this as a must-win encounter. For MINY, it's a shot at revival. For the Orcas, it's survival. MI New York Playing 11 (Probables): Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (w), Nicholas Pooran (c), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nosthush Kenjige Seattle Orcas vs MI New York head-to-head in MLC Total matches played: 4 Seattle Orcas won: 1 New York Freedom won: 3 No Result: 0 Squads of Both Teams Seattle Orcas Squad: Shayan Jahangir (w), David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sujit Nayak, Gerald Coetzee, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Obed McCoy, Cameron Gannon, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Ali Sheikh, Ayan Desai, Rahul Jariwala, Sikandar Raza, Waqar Salamkheil, Josh Brown MI New York Squad: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (w), Nicholas Pooran (c), Michael Bracewell, Kieron Pollard, Heath Richards, Tajinder Dhillon, Sunny Patel, Trent Boult, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nosthush Kenjige, Ehsan Adil, Agni Chopra, Kunwarjeet Singh, Sharad Lumba, Rushil Ugarkar, Tristan Luus, Delano Potgieter, George Linde MLC 2028 Match on June 28: Seattle Orcas vs MI New York Live Toss, Telecast & Streaming Details Which teams will clash on June 28 (Saturday) in MLC 2028? Seattle Orcas and MI New York will face off in MLC 2028 on June 28 (Saturday). What is the venue of the Seattle vs New York MLC 2028 match? The match between Seattle Orcas and MI New York in MLC 2028 will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, USA. When will the live toss for the match between Seattle Orcas and MI New York in MLC 2028 take place? The live toss for the match between Seattle Orcas and MI New York in MLC 2028 will be held at 5 am IST on June 28. What time will the match between Seattle Orcas and MI New York in MLC 2028 begin? The match between Seattle Orcas and MI New York in MLC 2028 will begin at 5:30 am IST on June 28. Which TV channels will live telecast the Seattle vs New York MLC 2028 match in India? The live telecast of the Seattle vs New York MLC 2028 match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. The live streaming of the Seattle vs New York MLC 2028 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
