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Seattle Orcas Crumble for 60 as Texas Super Kings Seal Third Consecutive MLC 2025 Victory
Texas Super Kings Continue Winning Streak in Dominant Fashion
The Texas Super Kings extended their red-hot form in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season with a commanding 93-run win over the Seattle Orcas on Monday, June 17. Playing on a tricky surface that offered plenty for the bowlers, TSK’s pace duo of Zia-ul-Haq and Nandre Burger delivered a stunning spell of swing bowling in the powerplay to dismantle the Orcas for a mere 60 runs — the lowest total of the season so far.
This crushing win marked the third straight victory for the Faf du Plessis-led side, firmly establishing them as early title contenders in the MLC 2025 campaign.
Bowling Brilliance: Burger, Zia and Noor Wreak Havoc
The tone was set early by the Texas Super Kings as left-arm quicks Zia-ul-Haq and Nandre Burger wreaked havoc with the new ball. The duo tore through the Orcas’ top order, reducing them to a shocking 21/5 by the end of the fifth over. Seam movement and disciplined lines kept the batters guessing — with several plays and misses punctuated by edge-induced dismissals.
Spin Completes the Rout
Just when the Orcas thought the worst was over, spin was introduced, and it only deepened their collapse. Noor Ahmad, the Afghan left-arm wrist spinner, trapped both Sujit Nayak and Harmeet Singh leg-before in the span of a few deliveries, reducing the Orcas to 27/7.
While Aaron Jones (17) and Jasdeep Singh (12) offered brief resistance — including back-to-back sixes off Daryl Mitchell and Noor — it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Jones’s counterattack was short-lived, as he top-edged a short delivery from Marcus Stoinis to short third man. Noor returned to trap Obed McCoy LBW, finishing with impressive figures.
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The final wicket stand between Jasdeep Singh and Waqar Salamkheil survived 17 balls but could only manage a meager seven runs before Burger returned to dismiss Jasdeep and seal the result.
TSK’s Balanced Batting Performance on a Tricky Pitch
Earlier in the day, TSK were asked to bat first on a surface that offered inconsistent bounce and variable pace. The conditions weren’t conducive for fluent strokeplay, and that reflected in the early dismissals of Faf du Plessis and Devon Conway, both falling during the powerplay after scratchy innings.
Middle-Order Stability and Late Surge
The recovery came through a gritty 48-run partnership between Saiteja Mukkamalla and Daryl Mitchell, who carefully assessed the conditions and rotated strike efficiently. Mukkamalla managed to shift gears momentarily, launching a couple of sixes off Sikandar Raza and Salamkheil.
However, the real boost came from Marcus Stoinis, whose 12-ball 28 — including four towering sixes — gave the innings the much-needed acceleration. A final flourish by Milind Kumar and Shubham Ranjane, who added 20 runs in the last over, pushed the score to a competitive 153/6 on a surface that was far from batting-friendly.
Match Summary: Bowlers Dominate in One-Sided Encounter
Brief Scores
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Texas Super Kings: 153/6 in 20 overs
(Saiteja Mukkamalla 30, Marcus Stoinis 28; Harmeet Singh 2-24, Jasdeep Singh 2-34) -
Seattle Orcas: 60 all out in 13.5 overs
(Aaron Jones 17, Jasdeep Singh 12; Nandre Burger 3-10, Zia-ul-Haq 3-16, Noor Ahmad 3-16)
Result: Texas Super Kings won by 93 runs
Texas Firm Their Grip on the MLC 2025 Table
With this win, Texas Super Kings not only maintain a perfect win record but also significantly boost their net run rate, thanks to the massive margin. Their dominance with both bat and ball across three matches is a strong early signal to other title contenders in the MLC.
On the other hand, the Seattle Orcas have a lot of questions to answer. Their top-order collapse exposed a lack of temperament and application on challenging surfaces. A quick turnaround will be required if they hope to stay in playoff contention.
The Texas Super Kings are peaking early in MLC 2025 with a complete team performance, headlined by their pacers and impactful middle-order hitters. For Seattle Orcas, this heavy defeat will be a wake-up call ahead of their next outing.
With multiple match-winners in form and tactical execution at its peak, TSK look poised for a deep playoff run unless other teams raise their game.
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