SEO vs WSF- Match 9, MLC 25th June 2026- Seattle Orcas Register Their Biggest Win of with Hetmyer's Explosive Batting and Jasdeep's Devastating Bowling Display to crush Washington Freedom

Hetmyer and Stoinis Power Seattle to 227

After batting first, Seattle Orcas built a strong foundation in power play through Tim Seifert, who smashed 37 off 20 balls, including four sixes.

After the early momentum, Matthew Breetzke added a quick-fire 32 from 23 deliveries, setting the stage for an explosive finish.

The biggest fireworks came from Shimron Hetmyer, who played a amazing unbeaten knock of 79 runs from only 33 balls. The West Indian Giant hammered nine sixes and two fours, finishing with a stunning strike rate of 239.39.

Captain Marcus Stoinis joined the assault late in the innings, blasting 42 runs off just 16 balls, including six massive sixes, as Seattle piled up 227/6.

Washington Freedom's bowling was led by Marco Jansen, who claimed 3 wickets for 33 runs, while Ian Holland picked up 2 wickets.

Seattle Bowlers Rip Through Washington Freedom

Chasing a mammoth target of 228, Washington Freedom suffered an early collapse and never recovered.

The top order struggled against Seattle's disciplined pace attack. Captain Steven Smith was dismissed for just one run, while Glenn Maxwell fell for a first-ball duck as Washington slumped to 31/4 inside five overs.

Only Amila Aponso offered late resistance with a fighting 31 not out, while Ian Holland contributed 26 and Marco Jansen added 20, but the required run rate proved far beyond reach.

Jasdeep Singh Produces Career-Best Spell

Seattle's bowling attack was led brilliantly by Jasdeep Singh, who produced a match-winning spell of 5 wickets for 24 runs in four overs. His pace and accuracy dismantled Washington's middle order and effectively ended the contest.

He was well supported by:

Cameron Gannon – 2/16
Ottneil Baartman – 1/11
Marcus Stoinis – 1/20
Harmeet Singh – 1 wicket

Seattle's bowlers dismissed Washington Freedom for 139 in 16.2 overs, sealing a comprehensive victory.

Player of the Match

Shimron Hetmyer (Seattle Orcas)

79 runs off 33 balls*
9 Sixes
2 Fours
Strike Rate: 239.39

Hetmyer's explosive knock transformed a strong total into a match-winning one and left the Washington bowlers with no answers.

Match Summary
Seattle Orcas – 227/6 (20 Overs)
Shimron Hetmyer – 79 (33)*
Marcus Stoinis – 42 (16)
Tim Seifert – 37 (20)
Matthew Breetzke – 32 (23)
Marco Jansen – 3/33
Washington Freedom – 139 All Out (16.2 Overs)
Amila Aponso – 31 (13)*
Ian Holland – 26 (19)
Marco Jansen – 20 (20)
Jasdeep Singh – 5/24
Cameron Gannon – 2/16
Result

Seattle Orcas won by 88 runs.

Key Highlights
🔥 Shimron Hetmyer smashed 79 off just 33 balls*.
💥 Marcus Stoinis blasted 42 off 16 balls.
🎯 Seattle posted a tournament-best 227/6.
⚡ Jasdeep Singh claimed a sensational 5-wicket haul (5/24).
🏏 Washington Freedom collapsed to 139 all out.
What This Means

The emphatic victory gives Seattle Orcas a significant boost in both points and net run rate as they strengthen their playoff ambitions in Major League Cricket 2026. Washington Freedom, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after suffering one of their heaviest defeats of the season.