WAF vs SOR MLC 2026 3rd Match Report : The Seattle Orcas continued their impressive start to Major League Cricket 2026, registering their second consecutive victory with a stunning five-wicket win over Washington Freedom in the third match of the tournament. In a game packed with explosive batting, Seattle successfully chased down a massive target of 217 runs in just 17.4 overs, finishing on 219/5 and sending a strong message to the rest of the league.
Washington Freedom Post a Massive Total
After being asked to bat first, Washington Freedom produced a batting masterclass and piled up 216 runs in 20 overs.
The innings was powered by Mitchell Owen, who smashed 61 runs off just 25 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. Captain Steven Smith added 24, while Mark Chapman played a breathtaking knock of 57 from 24 deliveries, striking five boundaries and four sixes.
Wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous chipped in with a valuable 35, helping Freedom cross the 200-run mark. At one stage, the team looked set for an even bigger score, but Seattle’s bowlers struck back in the death overs.
Ottneil Baartman was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 33 runs, while Dasun Shanaka picked up three wickets to restrict Washington to 216. and Jasdeep Singh take two wicket & Harmeet Singh one wicket
Tim Seifert Sets the Tone for the Chase
Chasing 217 was never going to be easy, but Seattle Orcas approached the target with fearless intent.
Tim Seifert came out attacking from the first over and completely changed the momentum of the game. The New Zealand wicketkeeper hammered 78 runs from only 33 balls, smashing 7 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate above 236.
His aggressive approach ensured Seattle stayed ahead of the required rate and put immense pressure on the Washington bowlers.
Matthew Breetzke Keeps Seattle in Control
After Seifert’s departure, Matthew Breetzke continued the assault with a classy innings of 66 runs off 36 balls. He struck six fours and four sixes, keeping the scoreboard moving and ensuring Seattle never lost control of the chase.
The partnership between Seifert and Breetzke laid the perfect foundation for a memorable run chase.
Dasun Shanaka Finishes the Job
With the target still requiring a quick finish, Dasun Shanaka delivered a match-winning cameo.
The Sri Lankan all-rounder blasted an unbeaten 36 off just 12 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes. His late fireworks helped Seattle cross the finish line with 14 balls to spare.
Shanaka’s contribution was even more valuable considering he had already taken three wickets earlier in the match, making him one of the biggest game-changers of the contest.
Seattle Orcas Bowling : Marco Jansen 1/52, Saurabh Netravalkar 2/35, Lockie Ferguson 0/57, Mitchell Owen 0/37, Ian Holland 2/20. Ian Holland and Saurabh Netravalkar were the pick of the bowlers.
Player of the Match
Ottneil Baartman was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance of 4 wickets for 33 runs, which played a crucial role in restricting Washington Freedom to a chaseable total.
Seattle Orcas Emerging as Serious Contenders
Winning two matches in a row and chasing down a score as big as 216 will give Seattle Orcas tremendous confidence moving forward. Their batting lineup looks explosive, while their bowling attack has shown the ability to deliver under pressure.
If they continue performing at this level, Seattle Orcas could quickly establish themselves as one of the strongest title contenders in Major League Cricket 2026.
Match Summary
Washington Freedom – 216 all out (20 overs)
Mitchell Owen 61 (25), Mark Chapman 57 (24), Andries Gous 35 (21)
Seattle Orcas – 219/5 (17.4 overs)
Tim Seifert 78 (33), Matthew Breetzke 66 (36), Dasun Shanaka 36* (12)
Result: Seattle Orcas won by 5 wickets.
Who won the Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom match?
Seattle Orcas won by 5 wickets.
Who scored the most runs in the Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom match?
Tim Seifert scored 78 runs off 33 balls for Seattle Orcas.
How many matches have Seattle Orcas won in MLC 2026?
This was Seattle Orcas’ second consecutive victory of the season.
What was the turning point of the match?
The explosive batting performances of Tim Seifert, Matthew Breetzke, and Dasun Shanaka during the chase.
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