LAKR vs SEO- 14th Match MLC, 28 June 2026- Seattle Orcas Defeat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 20 Runs in MLC 2026 Thriller

Match Summary

Venue: Oakland
Tournament: Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026
Match: Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas – Match 14

Seattle Orcas: 154/7 (20 Overs)
Los Angeles Knight Riders: 134/8 (20 Overs)

Result: Seattle Orcas won by 20 runs

Dasun Shanaka's Explosive Finish Powers Seattle

Seattle's innings got off to a disastrous start as the top order collapsed under immense pressure from the Knight Riders' bowling attack.

Tim Seifert – 10
Shayan Jahangir – 5
Matthew Breetzke – 2
Shimron Hetmyer – 1

At 72/6, Seattle looked destined for a below-par total before Dasun Shanaka produced one of the finest rescue acts of the season.

The Sri Lankan all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 58 off just 23 balls, hammering 5 fours and 5 sixes at a sensational strike rate of 252.17. His fearless batting intent completely changed the momentum of the innings.

Ali Sheikh also contributed a valuable 38 off 29 balls, while Harmeet Singh added 19 to support Shanaka in the closing overs.

Seattle eventually finished with 154/7, a total that looked competitive despite their early collapse.

Los Angeles Bowlers Keep Things Tight

The Knight Riders' bowlers performed well for most of the innings.

Best Bowling Figures
Bowler Figures
Fabian Allen 2/18
Sunil Narine 2/17
Shadley van Schalkwyk 2/40
Jason Holder 1/26

Sunil Narine once again showed his experience, conceding only 17 runs while taking two key wickets.

Knight Riders Lose Early Momentum

Chasing 155, Los Angeles made a promising start through opener Andre Fletcher, who scored 23 off 13 balls, while Colin Munro anchored the innings with 33 from 36 deliveries.

However, wickets kept falling at regular intervals.

Unmukt Chand was dismissed for a first-ball duck.
Saif Badar managed only 6.
Rovman Powell scored 17 but couldn't accelerate.

The middle order struggled to build meaningful partnerships as Seattle's bowlers maintained pressure throughout the chase.

Stoinis Leads Seattle's Bowling Attack

Captain Marcus Stoinis produced an outstanding all-round performance.

After contributing with the ball, he claimed 3 wickets for 28 runs, removing key batters at crucial stages.

Seattle Bowling Highlights
Bowler Figures
Marcus Stoinis 3/28
Harmeet Singh 2/20
Jasdeep Singh 1/24
Ottneil Baartman 1/38
Ali Sheikh 1/5

Harmeet Singh's economical spell and Ali Sheikh's crucial wicket in the death overs ensured Los Angeles never recovered.

Turning Point

The defining moment came after Seattle slumped to 72/6.

Dasun Shanaka's superb counterattack added crucial late runs, transforming a below-par score into a defendable total. That momentum carried into Seattle's bowling innings, where Marcus Stoinis and Harmeet Singh dismantled the Knight Riders' middle order.

Player of the Match
⭐ Dasun Shanaka (Seattle Orcas)
58 runs off 23 balls*
5 Fours
5 Sixes
Strike Rate: 252.17

His explosive innings completely changed the course of the match and proved decisive in Seattle's victory.

Key Performers
Seattle Orcas
Dasun Shanaka – 58 (23)*
Ali Sheikh – 38 (29)
Marcus Stoinis – 3/28
Harmeet Singh – 2/20
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Colin Munro – 33 (36)
Andre Fletcher – 23 (13)
Fabian Allen – 2/18
Sunil Narine – 2/17
Final Thoughts

Seattle Orcas demonstrated remarkable resilience after a horriable start with the bat. Dasun Shanaka's sensational late assault gave them a fighting total, while Marcus Stoinis and the bowling unit defended it with discipline and precision.

For the Los Angeles Knight Riders, another inconsistent batting display proved costly. Despite an encouraging effort from their bowlers, the chase never gathered momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals.

With this victory, Seattle Orcas gain valuable momentum in the MLC 2026 season, while Los Angeles Knight Riders will look to bounce back quickly in their upcoming fixtures.