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Seattle Orcas Succumb To Shambolic 82 Vs Freedom; Mark Third Lowest Total In MLC History

Akshita Patel

Seattle Orcas stoop to new low [Source: @MLCSeattleOrcas/X.com]Seattle Orcas stoop to new low [Source: @MLCSeattleOrcas/X.com]

In MLC 2025, Washington Freedom put on a spectacular display against Seattle Orcas, winning the match by 8 wickets and successfully chasing down the target in a mere 9.2 overs. Orcas were bowled out for a mere 82 runs in the first inning, the third-lowest total to be recorded in the history of MLC.

Freedom won the toss and chose to bowl first. Netravalkar made an instant impact by removing Shayan Jahangir with the very first ball of the match. Then came Glenn Maxwell’s magic in the powerplay. He took three big wickets, Aaron Jones, Steven Taylor, and Kyle Mayers, and the Orcas were left struggling at 21 for 5 after just 6 overs.

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Maxwell finished with excellent figures of 3 for 12, while Saurabh Netravalkar returned 3 for 13, including the wicket of Jasdeep Singh. 

Jack Edwards also chipped in with 3 for 19 and took Heinrich Klaasen's key wicket. Klaasen was the lone Orcas batter who resisted, posting 48 runs from 39 deliveries before getting out as the last man.

The remaining Orcas line-up fell apart, and they were dismissed for a total of just 82 runs. This is the third-lowest total ever scored in the history of MLC. Not only that, but the second-lowest total record is also held by Orcas when they were bowled for 60 runs vs Texas Super Kings in the MLC 2025 season.

Lowest Totals In MLC:

  • Los Angeles Knight Riders - 50/10 vs MI New York, 2023
  • ⁠Seattle Orcas - 60/10 vs Texas Super Kings, 2025
  • Seattle Orcas - 82/10 vs Washington Freedom, 2025
  • MI New York - 88/10 vs Washington Freedom, 2024

Freedom made light work of the chase. Despite losing Mitchell Owen early, openers Rachin Ravindra and Mukhtar Ahmed kept things under control. Ravindra made a brisk 32 off 23 balls, while Mukhtar was unbeaten with a steady 36 off 21 balls. Freedom achieved the target within 9.2 overs with 8 wickets still in hand.

With this big win, Washington Freedom moved up to No. 2 on the points table. Despite the loss, the Seattle Orcas stayed in fourth place, still in playoff contention thanks to their earlier three-game winning streak.