Cameron Gannon

MLC 2025: The Seattle Orcas have had two seasons that are completely in contrast to each other. After topping the league table in the inaugural season, they ended up at the bottom of the table the very next year. Here's a look at the best players and all you need to know about the side as they head into their third season.

San Francisco Unicorns beat Seattle Orcas by 23 runs in Major League Cricket at Church Street Park, Morrisville. Cameron Gannon’s 3 wickets limited Unicorns to 165/7 with Matthew Short’s 32-ball 56. Despite Shehan Jayasuriya's 37-ball 54 and scoring 54 runs in powerplay, Orcas couldn’t chase 166.

Known for his big-hitting prowess in white-ball cricket, the West Indies all-rounder smashed a monstrous six in the Major League Cricket game on Wednesday, depositing the ball 110 metres away to record the biggest maximum in MLC so far in its inaugural edition.

The Los Angeles Knight Riders achieved their first victory in Major League Cricket (MLC) by defeating the table-topping Seattle Orcas by two wickets at Church Street Park, Morrisville, in a thrilling match on Sunday.

Los Angeles Knight Riders claim a vital win against Seattle Orcas in the Major League Cricket 2024 match. Unmukt Chand's impressive 62-run innings guides Knight Riders to victory. Ryan Rickelton's aggressive knock for Orcas falls short despite a valiant effort. Both teams put up a competitive display in an exciting contest.

Trent Boult's exceptional bowling led MI New York to victory in the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) season, securing 22 wickets in 8 matches. Seattle Orcas' Cameron Gannon and Andrew Tye followed with 11 wickets each. Nosthush Kenjige of MI New York had the best economy, conceding just 5.73 runs per over.

MI New York clinched the inaugural Major League Cricket title in 2023, triumphing over Seattle Orcas, fueled by Nicholas Pooran's explosive batting and Trent Boult's exceptional bowling. Pooran's remarkable 137 in the final earned him the MVP award, while Boult topped the wicket charts with 22. Despite Seattle Orcas' loss, Quinton de Kock and Cameron Gannon delivered notable performances.

Seattle Orcas asserted their dominance and climbed to the top spot on the table by securing an impressive 8-wicket victory over the Texas Super Kings in the Major League Cricket at Church Street Park in Morrisville on Friday.

Major League Cricket's second season expanded to 25 matches, with Washington Freedom claiming the title after a dominant performance, defeating San Francisco Unicorns in the final. Faf du Plessis of Texas Super Kings emerged as the top run-scorer, while Washington's Saurabh Netravalkar led in wickets.

Seattle Orcas experienced a dramatic shift in Major League Cricket, soaring to the top in 2023, reaching the final with key performances from Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen. However, they plummeted to the bottom in 2024, securing only one victory after a series of consecutive losses.

Texas Super Kings showcased a dominant performance, defeating the Seattle Orcas by 51 runs and securing the top spot in the standings. Faf du Plessis's brilliant 91 and Shubham Ranjane's unbeaten 65 propelled TSK to 188/4. Adam Milne's outstanding 5/23 led a strong bowling attack that dismissed the Orcas for 137, sealing a comprehensive victory.

San Francisco Unicorns secured their spot in the MLC 2025 playoffs with a 32-run victory over Seattle Orcas in Dallas. Matthew Short and Romario Shepherd's stellar performances, coupled with Haris Rauf's four-wicket haul, propelled the Unicorns to their sixth consecutive win. Orcas, despite a promising start, succumbed to their fifth straight defeat, remaining at the bottom of the table.

Seattle Orcas lose to San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket 2024 match. Unicorns' strong bowling strategy secures victory. Liam Plunkett named player of the match. Orcas captain Klaasen acknowledges batting struggles. Unicorns captain Corey Anderson pleased with team's performance.

Nicholas Pooran's explosive batting led MI New York to victory in the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) season. Pooran's remarkable performance, including a blistering century in the final against Seattle Orcas, secured the title. Trent Boult's impressive bowling also contributed significantly to MI New York's success.

Defending champions Washington Freedom opened their account with a five-wicket win over Seattle Orcas and became the first team this season to successfully chase a target at the Oakland Coliseum.

Excited to be part of Major League Cricket's San Francisco Unicorns alongside talented Australia teammates. The league's growth, Silicon Valley involvement, and recognition by the International Cricket Council highlight the exciting future ahead in this prestigious T20 competition.

Seattle Orcas won a historic Major League Cricket match against MI New York, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring the first-ever century in MLC, securing a thrilling victory.

Harmeet Singh made history on Sunday night in Houston by being named the first pick of the Major League Cricket (MLC) draft when the six MLC franchises converged at Space Center Houston to make their domestic picks and announced big international signings as the historic 2023 season prepares to take flight. Singh was selected by the Seattle Orcas, who unveiled their name and logo earlier this week.

MLC 2024 starts July 5: MI New York faces Seattle Orcas. San Francisco Unicorns have Pat Cummins. Texas Super Kings led by Faf du Plessis, Washington Freedom with Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell. LA Knight Riders include Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, David Miller. MI New York captained by Kieron Pollard. Seattle Orcas have Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock.