Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas Match Report : Seattle Orcas produced one of their most complete performances of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season, defeating Washington Freedom by 88 runs in the ninth match of the tournament. A breathtaking unbeaten knock from Shimron Hetmyer, explosive support from captain Marcus Stoinis, and a sensational five-wicket haul by Jasdeep Singh helped the Orcas dominate both with the bat and the ball.
After posting a massive 227/6 in 20 overs, Seattle bundled out Washington Freedom for just 139 in 16.2 overs, securing a convincing victory and boosting their net run rate.
Hetmyer and Stoinis Power Seattle to 227/6
Asked to bat first, Seattle Orcas got off to a decent start with Tim Seifert scoring an aggressive 37 off 20 balls, including four sixes. Although Shayan Jahangir (22) and Matthew Breetzke (32) kept the innings moving, it was the arrival of Shimron Hetmyer that completely changed the game.
The West Indies star played a sensational unbeaten knock of 79 runs from just 33 deliveries, smashing nine sixes and two boundaries at an astonishing strike rate of 239.39. Hetmyer attacked every Washington bowler in the death overs and ensured Seattle finished with a daunting total.
Captain Marcus Stoinis provided the perfect finishing touch, hammering 42 runs off only 16 balls with six towering sixes. His explosive cameo alongside Hetmyer added crucial late runs and left Washington Freedom facing a mountain of a chase.
Among Washington’s bowlers, Marco Jansen was the standout performer, returning figures of 3/33 in four overs. Ian Holland also picked up two wickets, while Jack Edwards claimed one wicket. However, the rest of the attack struggled to contain Seattle’s powerful batting lineup.
Washington Freedom Collapse Under Pressure
Chasing 228, Washington Freedom never found any momentum. The top order collapsed inside the powerplay, putting the team under immense pressure.
Mitchell Owen managed just 5 runs, while captain Steven Smith departed for 1. Andries Gous (18) looked positive but couldn’t convert his start, and big names like Glenn Maxwell and Jack Edwards also failed to make an impact. Maxwell’s first-ball dismissal proved to be a major turning point as Seattle tightened their grip on the contest.
Only Ian Holland fought back with 26 runs, while Marco Jansen contributed 20. Lower down the order, Amila Aponso played an entertaining unbeaten innings of 31 off 13 balls, but by then the result was already beyond reach.
Washington Freedom were eventually bowled out for 139 in just 16.2 overs, falling 88 runs short of the target.
Jasdeep Singh Leads Outstanding Bowling Display
Seattle’s bowling attack backed up the batting effort with an exceptional performance.
Fast bowler Jasdeep Singh was the undisputed star with the ball, producing career-best figures of 5 wickets for 24 runs in four overs. He removed key batters including Steven Smith, Andries Gous, Glenn Maxwell, Jack Edwards, and Marco Jansen, dismantling Washington’s batting lineup.
Cameron Gannon chipped in with 2 wickets, while Ottneil Baartman, Marcus Stoinis, and Harmeet Singh claimed one wicket each. The bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings and never allowed Washington Freedom to build any meaningful partnerships.
Match Summary
- Seattle Orcas: 227/6 (20 overs)
- Shimron Hetmyer – 79 (33)*
- Marcus Stoinis – 42 (16)
- Tim Seifert – 37 (20)
- Marco Jansen – 3/33
- Washington Freedom: 139 all out (16.2 overs)
- Amila Aponso – 31 (13)*
- Ian Holland – 26 (19)
- Jasdeep Singh – 5/24
- Cameron Gannon – 2/16
Seattle Orcas Register Statement Victory
This commanding 88-run victory marks one of Seattle Orcas’ best performances in MLC 2026. The combination of Hetmyer’s explosive finishing, Stoinis’ late assault, and Jasdeep Singh’s devastating spell highlighted the team’s all-round strength.
For Washington Freedom, the defeat exposes serious concerns with both their batting consistency and bowling execution. With the tournament entering a crucial phase, they will need a quick turnaround to stay in contention for the playoffs.
Seattle Orcas, meanwhile, will take plenty of confidence from this dominant display as they look to build momentum and climb further up the Major League Cricket 2026 points table.
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