![[Watch] Shimron Hetmyer seals the win with a six as Seattle Orcas require 6 runs off the final ball to claim their first victory in MLC 2025.](https://e2bet77.asia/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/402794_1751100033347_1751100050792-1.jpg)
Shimron Hetmyer played a spectacular unbeaten 97 to lead Seattle Orcas to victory over MI New York. In the 18th match of the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2025, Seattle Orcas and MI New York faced off in a thrilling contest. The game culminated in a nail-biting finish, with Hetmyer smashing a six off the final ball, needing exactly six runs to seal the win for the Orcas.
Shimron Hetmyer: Orcas captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to bowl first. MI New York posted a massive total of 237/4, powered by an unbeaten century from Nicholas Pooran (108*) and a blistering 95 off just 35 balls from Tajinder Dhillon.
Chasing the target, Seattle lost their openers Shayan Jahangir (14) and Josh Brown (5) early. Middle-order contributions came from Kyle Mayers (37), Sikandar Raza (30), and Heinrich Klaasen (26), who helped keep Orcas in the hunt. In the end, Hetmyer’s explosive 97* off 40 balls clinched an incredible and unforgettable victory for Seattle Orcas.
[Watch] Shimron Hetmyer Smashes Six Off Final Ball to Secure Seattle Orcas’ Maiden Win in MLC 2025
In a thrilling finish, the Seattle Orcas required nine runs from the last over bowled by Kieron Pollard. The match came down to the final delivery, Shimron Hetmyer, with the Orcas needing a six to clinch the win. Rising to the occasion, Hetmyer unleashed a powerful six towards fine leg, guiding his team to a dramatic three-wicket victory in this high-scoring encounter.
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There was six needed off the last ball for Shimron Hetmyer and Seattle to complete a successful chase of 238.
Kieron Pollard running in to bowl… pic.twitter.com/AkdeD1IK0l
Shimron Hetmyer blasted nine sixes and five fours in his match-winning innings of 97 runs. The left-handed batsman played a crucial role in securing Seattle Orcas’ first victory of MLC 2025, ending their streak of five consecutive losses. With one win and five defeats from six games, the Orcas sit fifth on the points table with two points.
