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| @Monank Patel playing a shot during his 93-run innings vs SO MLC2025 |
Overview of the match :
On June 19, 2025, Seattle Orcas chose to bat first in the historic Oakland Coliseum in California winning the toss Nevertheless, MI New York pursued it with authority and ended up on 203/3 in 19.0 overs to win by 7 wickets and 6 balls to sparePower Show of Seattle Orcas :
The innings provided by Seattle was a big-hitting affair spearheaded by the middle-order powerhouse Kyle Mayers.
Following cheap dismissals in the early exchanges with David Warner (4 off 7 balls) and Aaron Jones (10 off 13) being dismissed early
Mayers blasted 88 runs off only 46 balls at a strike rate of 191.3, including 10 sixes and 3 fours, in a ferocious assault.
The moment: a mammoth 305 foot six that was hit way back into the California night in the 13th over off Ehsan Adil
Mayers … drove it grandly over deep square leg … an unbelievable 305 feet (93 meters)
There were Heinrich Klaasen (27* off 11; SR 245.5), Shayan Jahangir (43 off 34), and Shimron Hetmyer (21 off 9) in support.
Extras contributed 7 (5 leg byes + 2 wides) and it totaled to 200/5.
MI New YorkChase: Monank Patel Shines
MI New York had a tall order of chasing 201, and the opening pair of Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock gave them a good start. The USA captain Patel scored a match-winning 93 runs in 50 balls which was full of fours and sixes to receive the Player of the Match award. His bulldozer attitude destroyed the bowling attack of the Orcas paving way to a successful run-chase. De Kock was a good backup and the powerplay went all MI New York.
USA Captain Monank Patel was influential, hitting 93 runs off 50 balls with eight fours and seven sixes, a bulldozer of an innings at a strike rate of 186 . His strike stabilized the pursuit; MI New York went past 150, and this was achieved courtesy of the partnership between Patel and Michael Bracewell
On the defensive front, the Seattle bowlers Sikandar Raza (4-0-37-2) and Kyle Mayers (4-0-41-1) picked up three wickets between themselves
but at this point the pursuit was almost at an end.
MI New York signed off in a flamboyant way as Bracewell was unbeaten on 50 off 35 and FINISHER Kieron Pollard blasted 26 off 10
Extras (13) too contributed to tallying of the target with ease in 19 overs.
🌟 Star Performers
Seattle Orcas:
- Kyle Mayers: 88 (46, 10×6, 3×4). Spectacular strike rate and that jaw- dropping 305-ft six were tournament highlights
- Shayan Jahangir: Provided depth with 43 off 34
- Heinrich Klaasen: Quickfire 27* off 11 to propel the total past 200 MI New York:
- Monank Patel: Named Player of the Match for his bowling-defying 93*;
- Michael Bracewell: Valuable all-round show- 50*, just 20 runs conceded with his overs
- Kieron Pollard: Crucial late overs cameo: 26 off 10 maintaining strike momentum
Tactical and Statistical Informations :
Strategy & Bowling at Seattle
- Batting first was a good decision as they made a monster 200, but failed to deliver in later overs.
- The Mayers onslaught was the initiation, Peppering onslaught was facilitated by the one-drop batsmen coming in with match defining cameos.
- Bowlers of MI especially Bracewell and Boult defended when it was time to and did not allow the flow of runs.
Chase Game by MI New York :
- Good performance of powerplay and imperturbable determination maintained them over the line of the stipulated run rate.
- The innings was anchored by the 107 run opening partnership (in 7-11 overs) between Patel and Bracewell.
- The chase that was completed way before the due time was finished by Mumbai, through the finishing touches by Pollard. The victory was achieved in only 19 overs which was well in time
Terms and Conditions Venue:
Pitch analysts termed it as batting-friendly- ideal to power-hitters. Evening breezes and light showers observed, but things generally favoured big hitting.
Season Standing Implications :
With this win MI New York got their first 2 points; they had lost earlier matches to San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings and were not on the winning side yet
Seattle, on the other hand, was still searching to win in two games
The victory gives MI New York a great morale in their campaign and a strong net run rate, which is essential in the format of MLC matches, which are only 7 matches in a tight season .
History Context and Competition :
This third-season confrontation is a part of a scorching head to head rivalry since the MLC Season 1. Seattle knocked out New York during season 1, whereas MI New York won the championship in 2023
The current win restores the balance to the tone leaving MI New York with a 2-1 head-to-head advantage.
Conclusion :
The MI New York vs. Seattle Orcas on June 19, 2025, was a cracking match that rendered the T20 cricket fun. The finishing touches by Monank Patel (93) and Michael Bracewell (unbeaten 50) along with the finishing touches by Kieron Pollard handed MI New York a comfortable 7-wicket victory while Kyle Mayers (10-sixes) kept the Seattle Orcas in the mix. The game showed how deep and strong MI New York are and they are undoubtedly serious competitors in MLC 2025. As the tournament continues, the fans are already excited to see more of such high-octane fights.
Brief Scores :
Seattle Orcas Innings: 200/5 (20 Overs) Kyle Mayers 88 off 46 Balls (3 Fours & 10 Sixes), Shayan Jahangir 43 off 34 Balls (3 Fours & 3 Sixes).
MI New York Bowling: Naveen-ul-Haq 2/64 (4 Overs), Michael Bracewell 1/20
(4 Overs)
MI New York Innings: 203/3 (19 Overs) Monank Patel 93 off 50 Balls (8 Fours & 7 Sixes), Michael Bracewell 50* off 35 Balls (3 Four & 3 Sixes)
Seattle Orcas Bowling: Sikandar Raza 2/37(4 Overs), Kyle Mayers 1/41 (4 Overs)
Player of the match: Monank Patel
Result: Mi New York Won by 7 Wickets