2026 edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) The tournament kicked off with a spectacular fireworks display at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 18, 2026. Texas Super Kings (TSK) and this seattle orcas Delivered a high-octane thriller that will be remembered for two things: a stunning moment of individual brilliance in the field and a masterclass chase that brought the home crowd to its feet. Seattle posted a mammoth 220/2, but Texas Super Kings chased it down with 9 balls to spare, and won by 6 wickets in a game that set an incredibly high bar for the rest of the MLC 2026 season.
Adam Milne takes a sharp return catch to get rid of Tim Seifert in MLC 2026
Seattle Orcas were flying high thanks to a brilliant opening partnership of 191 runs Shayan Jahangir (47 out of 78) and Tim Seifert. Seifert was in great form, scoring an impressive 104 runs in just 66 balls with the help of 8 fours and 6 sixes. As the innings approached the end, Seifert looked unstoppable, but the second ball of the final over produced a moment of pure magic.
kiwi speedster adam milne Bowled a fast, full delivery behind Seifert, as the batsman stepped back to make space. Seifert dropped the ball straight on the ground with tremendous force. In what seemed more like an act of pure self-preservation than a deliberate fielding effort, Milne instinctively put his hands in front of his face. Miraculously the ball got stuck.
Displaying a lightning-quick reaction that defied belief, Milne let out a full-blown scream from the air to dismiss his fellow countryman. It was a stunning follow-through catch that left commentators and fans speechless, ending Seifert’s brilliant innings at 104 and restricting Seattle to 220/2 when they threatened to cross the 230 mark. Milne finished his spell as the traditional bowler of choice for Texas, taking 1 for 41 on the highway of the pitch.
Here is the video:
Amazing Adam Milne hits a brilliant shot without even looking to dismiss Tim Seifert @texassuperkings pic.twitter.com/rqwu7XmTvW
– Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) 19 June 2026
Also read: Major League Cricket 2026: Full squads of all six MLC teams
Faf du Plessis’ brilliant century leads TSK to a famous win
Chasing 221 runs on the opening night is a tough task for any team, especially after losing the opener. Saiteja Mukkamalla Out for zero in the very first over, however, the Texas Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis Decided to lead from the front, performing an absolute clinic in the aggressive T20 target chase.
Du Plessis immediately counter-attacked by forming a partnership Riley Rossouw (49 runs from 21) took TSK to an astonishing 89 runs in the mandatory powerplay. The captain brought up his half-century in just 24 balls and refused to slow down. He played a brilliant inning of 113 not out off just 52 balls, crossing the boundary 7 times and hitting 9 fours.
Despite losing Rossouw, milind kumar (13), and Shubham Ranjane (10) On the way, Du Plessis remained completely still. he found a capable ally vian mulderWho completely ended Seattle’s problems by playing a quick inning of 31* runs in 15 balls. The duo made an unbeaten 56-run partnership for the 5th wicket, taking Texas to 221/4 in just 18.3 overs. Du Plessis was named Player of the Match for his captain’s innings which secured a famous 6-wicket win to start the MLC 2026 campaign on a high note.