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| @Nandre Burger reacts after taking a wicket vs Seattle Orcas MLC2025 |
In the 16th of June 2025, at Oakland, the Texas Super Kings (TSK) had put on an authoritative show, as they defeated the Seattle Orcas (SO) by 93 runs in the 7 th match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. The triumph was the third on the trot by TSK, whose place in the second position in the league table was cemented, and the Orcas, who were deep in the bottom of the table, became the lowest scoring team in T20 history (60 all out). The game featured the control of TSK both on the bat and the ball and Zia-ul-Haq, Nandre Burger, and Noor Ahmad were the best of the day.
TSK Innings: Creating a Platform
The TSK scored 153/6 within 20 overs allotted to them
Though 153 may not be high according to white-ball measures, the pitch was a slow deck at which that total took fireworks in the end to obtain.
- Premature Troubles: 21/2
- Consolidation: Mukkamalla & Mitchell
The innings was stabilised by Saiteja Mukkamalla (30 off 23; SR 130+) and Daryl Mitchell (25 off 26) who put on ~48 runs. Mukkamalla was restrained, finishing his innings with two sixes against Sikandar Raza
- Explosive Shift: Stoinis and The Late Burst
In comes Marcus Stoinis with his cameo of 28 runs off 12 balls with four massive sixes that turned the tide of the match . When the ball was slackening toward the end he flashed in punishing shots which stretched to the limits the total.
Seattle Orcas Bowling: Potential Unfulfilled
The Seattle bowling unit initially came out well with Desai opening up and Paul mixed it up keeping the top order of TSK on the back foot. The powerplay was fruitful in taking wickets at regular intervals and the tactical captaincy of Heinrich Klaasen helped the Orcas to stay in control during middle overs. Nevertheless, they failed to finish off the innings and this gave Savage the chance to take advantage of them and that reflected the depth of SO in the death overs. Klaasen later confessed that the bowling unit had been excellent in general but their performance was outshone by the batting collapse.
Orcas Chase: Total Crash
In pursuit of 154, the Orcas folded inside the first few overs of TSK sharp cutting attack, as they ended up scoring 60 all-out in 13.5 overs, which is the lowest in the history of MLC.
Top-order Wrecked in Powerplay:
Carnage was instigated by Zia-ul-Haq and Nandre Burger. Orcas were down to 21/5 at the end of more than 5:
- The experienced campaigner David Warner was bowled lbw by Zia in fierce swing
- Kyle Mayers, Steven Taylor, Heinrich Klaasen, and Sikandar Raza came quickly, and Burger and Zia were giving headaches in terms of movement and pace
- Spin is drawing tighter the noose:
- Minor Resistance Jones & Singh:
Bowling By TSK: Ruthless And Relentless-
The bowling attack of TSK was unstoppable and Zia-ul-Haq and Nandre Burger were the lead. The three wickets Zia took, including the two most valuable scalps of Warner and Klaasen, were enough to earn the former the praises, and Burger was also in the business of getting two early wickets by running at a fast pace. Aaron Jones was caught by Noor Ahmad and then the tail was mopped by Marcus Stoinis, without letting pressure slacken.
Albie Morkel, the assistant coach of TSK, said the intensity of the team was very good and the team had to stay focused as the game might have become a tough exercise. It was the discipline of the bowlers and their capability to make use of the pitch support, which helped TSK to sail through the match with a completely overbearing display.
Key Moments and Figures :
- Lowest MLC Score: The 60 all out by Seattle Orcas broke all the records, and it is a mark of the bowling prowess of TSK
- All-Round Excellence of Stoinis: Marcus Stoinis 28 and a wickets.He attributed his success to the ability to keep things simple and remain positive
- Opening Burst: Zia and Burger got five wickets in the powerplay, and their exploits ensured that SO could not chase before it even started
- The Third Win: The 93-run victory emphasized the form of TSK, as the fans on X rejoiced about their “ruling” MLC 2025.
Wider Thoughts :
- The Oakland pitch with early seams and slower wristy conditions later on did not disappoint . Teams who came in second would require technique and temperament something that TSK had in abundance.
- Theirskills were perfectly dispersed through the peaceful reconstruction (Mukkamalla, Mitchell) and the carnage (Stoinis, Kumar, Ranjane) that was wrought late by TSK. They used tactful violence and strategic force.
- Orcas gave insights of combat in the Jones-Singh stand but without group action.
Voices of the field :
- Heinrich Klaasen explained: I cannot explain why, they bowled brilliantly, but the batters were not in good shape. We start again.”
- Du Plessis: We never imagined it will be 60 all-out… Noor is the best that is in the world...just scratchy on these wickets."
Conclusion :
On June 16, 2025, the Texas Super Kings thrashed the Seattle Orcas by 93 runs, a master class in T20 cricket. TSK dominated in all spheres, whether through the late blitz of Savage to Zia and Burger who wiped the floor with the opposition with a deadly opening spell. With MLC 2025 in full swing, TSK has such a makeup that they can be a tough opponent, and SO needs to reorganize and have a hard off-season. This was an unforgettable game in MLC history due to its record-breaking collapse and also a game which portrayed the uncertainty of the enjoyment of franchise cricket.
Brief Scores :
TSK Innings: 153/6 (20 Overs) Saiteja Mukkamalla 30 off 23 Balls ( 3 Fours & 2 Sixes), Marcus Stoinis 28 off 12 Balls (4 Sixes).
Seattle Orcas Bowling: Harmeet Singh 2/24 (4 Overs), Jasdeep Singh 2/34 (4 Overs).
Seattle Orcas Innings: 60/10 (13.5 Overs) Aaron Jones 17 off 17 Balls (2 Sixes), Jasdeep Singh 12 off 26 Balls (1 Four)
TSK Bowling: Nandre Burger 3/10 (3.5 Overs), Zia-ul-Haq 3/16 (3 Overs).
Player of the Match: Zia-ul-Haq
Result: Texas Super Kings Won by 93 Runs.