Seattle Orcas (SO) achieved one of the most dramatic victories of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season, defeat Texas Super Kings (TSK) By nine runs in a low-scoring thriller courtesy of an extraordinary final over Dasun Shanaka. Defending only 121 runs, Orcas remained patient as Shanaka took four wickets in four balls to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Earlier in the competition, otniel bartman There was a stellar performance with the ball, while Seattle’s bowlers put together a disciplined collective effort to keep Texas under constant pressure throughout the chase.
Dasun Shanaka’s sensational final over seals dramatic victory for Seattle Orcas
Chasing 122, Texas Super Kings looked firmly in control in the final over. After this, he needed only 11 runs in the last five balls. Shubham Ranjane Hit a four on Shanaka’s first ball. Donovan Ferreira Had already changed the momentum by hitting a four and a six in the last over. However, Shanaka responded brilliantly. He first deceived Ferreira with a slower ball which hit the stumps before getting out. calvin savage On the very next ball the batsman found the fielder at long-on.
With a hat-trick on offer, adam milne Tried a desperate big shot, but could only take the ball past the wicketkeeper, giving Shanaka his third wicket in as many balls. After this the Sri Lankan all-rounder completed a brilliant four out of four. amshi de silva caught brilliantly in the deep Shimron HetmyerAn unforgettable win for Seattle was confirmed. Shanaka finished with excellent figures of 4/26, one of the finest final overs seen in Major League Cricket.
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Otniel Bartman leads bowling effort as Seattle recovers from top-order collapse
Seattle Orcas suffered a nightmare start after being invited to bat, slipping to 15/3 as Milne and vian mulder Hit with the new ball. the decline continues marcus stoinis The match went into the 13th over, leaving the Orcas struggling at 70/7. However, the lower order ensured that Seattle posted a competitive total. cameron gannon While scored maximum 20 runs Harmeet SinghReturning after being retired hurt early in the innings, he played an important cameo with Jasdeep Singh. His late boundaries helped Seattle add 14 valuable runs in the final over and finish at 121/9.
Defending a modest goal, Bartman produced a sensational spell. South African fast bowler out Faf du Plessis And Saiteja Mukkamalla Texas was left at 50/4 before Mulder was removed. He conceded just nine runs in his four overs while taking three wickets and finished with exceptional figures of 3/9. Despite Ranjane’s unbeaten 40 to keep Texas in the contest until the final over, Shanaka’s extraordinary spell under pressure ensured a memorable nine-run victory for Seattle Orcas.
What a win for the Seattle Orcas 👏
– Dasun Shanaka’s 20th over was just a masterclass#MLC2026 #दसुनशनाका pic.twitter.com/mJ9ICpHuQP
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 6 July 2026
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