Seattle Orcas Secure Second Consecutive Win, Push LA Knight Riders to Bottom in MLC 2025

Shimron Hetmyer continued his outstanding form in Major League Cricket 2025 by leading the Seattle Orcas to a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Los Angeles Knight Riders, securing their second consecutive win. Hetmyer, promoted up the batting order, remained unbeaten on 64 off around 25 balls, striking six sixes and four fours, and finishing the game with a last-ball six to chase down a target of 203. Alongside him, Aaron Jones played a crucial innings of 73 runs, while Shayan Jahangir contributed 43, with their 119-run partnership stabilizing the innings after an early loss. The Knight Riders posted a competitive 202 for 4, with Andre Russell scoring an unbeaten 65 and Saif Badar contributing 41, recovering from an early collapse to keep the innings alive. Despite some late wickets by the Knight Riders' bowlers, Hetmyer's explosive batting ensured the Orcas overcame a tense finish, boosting their play-off prospects, while the Knight Riders remain at the bottom with just one win in seven matches. The match highlighted Hetmyer's crucial role in Seattle's resurgence, with his aggressive batting and timely sixes turning the game in the Orcas' favor.