115/10 (15.3)
CR : 7.42
196/10 (20.0)
CR : 9.80
Los Angeles Knight Riders won by 81 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Shadley van Schalkwyk
3/171(2)
Biggest Defeats for Seattle Orcas in the MLC (by runs):
93 vs Texas Super Kings, Oakland, 2025
81 vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Dallas, Today*
51 vs Texas Super Kings, Lauderhill, 2025
93 vs Texas Super Kings, Oakland, 2025
81 vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Dallas, Today*
51 vs Texas Super Kings, Lauderhill, 2025
Lowest Innings Totals for Seattle Orcas in the MLC:
60 vs Texas Super Kings, Oakland, 2025
82 vs Washington Freedom, Lauderhill, 2025
108 vs MI New York, Morrisville, 2024
115 vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Dallas, Today*
124 vs Washington Freedom, Dallas, 2024
60 vs Texas Super Kings, Oakland, 2025
82 vs Washington Freedom, Lauderhill, 2025
108 vs MI New York, Morrisville, 2024
115 vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Dallas, Today*
124 vs Washington Freedom, Dallas, 2024
Marcus Stoinis (Seattle Orcas Captain): "[How did he feel about chasing 196] Yeah, look, after the halfway, we felt we were in the game. I think we bowled well in stages—for the majority of the innings, probably It was just that every time we seemed to create a chance, they would wrestle back momentum. The way we let it go at the end was disappointing as well, so there will definitely be some clips for us to look over in the analysis room. But at the halfway point, we felt we could chase that total down. We've batted really well throughout the tournament so far. It just shows, though: if you lose early wickets and don't get the start you want—which happens in T20 cricket—you end up chasing the game.
[Plan to chase that big total on that surface] We thought the surface would require us to lower our expectations during the powerplay. You still obviously look to score, but losing wickets meant we weren't getting the platform we wanted. We were behind the eight ball for pretty much the whole game, obviously. Sunil was always going to be tough to face on that and they bowled well on it. They bowled exceptionally well. For us, it was just about trying to maintain consistency and change the momentum quickly, but we couldn't quite manage it.
[Thoughts on the campaign so far] Look, I'm not too disappointed with everything, honestly. I think we've played really well in two out of our three games. Today was just an off-game with the bat, but I'm still really proud of the team's batting unit. Having posted two scores well above 200 earlier is a great sign for us. And with the ball, we've actually gotten better with each game. It's just about putting those two departments together in the exact same match going forward."
[Plan to chase that big total on that surface] We thought the surface would require us to lower our expectations during the powerplay. You still obviously look to score, but losing wickets meant we weren't getting the platform we wanted. We were behind the eight ball for pretty much the whole game, obviously. Sunil was always going to be tough to face on that and they bowled well on it. They bowled exceptionally well. For us, it was just about trying to maintain consistency and change the momentum quickly, but we couldn't quite manage it.
[Thoughts on the campaign so far] Look, I'm not too disappointed with everything, honestly. I think we've played really well in two out of our three games. Today was just an off-game with the bat, but I'm still really proud of the team's batting unit. Having posted two scores well above 200 earlier is a great sign for us. And with the ball, we've actually gotten better with each game. It's just about putting those two departments together in the exact same match going forward."
Time for the post-match presentation...
Power Hitter of the Match: Rovman Powell (345 ft maximum)
Play of the Day: Rovman Powell (hitting 5 sixes off Dasun Shanaka)
Player of the Match: Shadley van Schalkwyk
Shadley van Schalkwyk (POTM): [On good start to the season] It's been great, the group has come together nicely, we're playing for each other and Shane Watson's addition has been brilliant for us.
[On having a great 2026] I'm very grateful for the opportunity to play cricket, it's all about the team and they've been very good.
[On having a lethal bowling attack] The guys have set the standards early and we just need to follow. We have been fortunate to have real guns in the change room.
[On having his family support] This is all for my family, they've been so supportive."
[On having a great 2026] I'm very grateful for the opportunity to play cricket, it's all about the team and they've been very good.
[On having a lethal bowling attack] The guys have set the standards early and we just need to follow. We have been fortunate to have real guns in the change room.
[On having his family support] This is all for my family, they've been so supportive."
Jason Holder (Los Angeles Knight Riders Captain): [Feeling after winning two from two] It's a pleasing feeling; starting the competition well is really important. We just need to keep getting better and keep the momentum going. I think as a group, we are gelling nicely.
[Whether 196 was a good score on the wicket?] We knew that with a good powerplay, one or two wickets, we would be in the game. It was a pretty good wicket and it was easy to stem the flow of runs.
[Difference from previous seasons] I will just keep it a secret. Keep our heads down, stay focussed and get ready for the next game.
[On Shadley van Schalkwyk and Carmi le Roux] The two boys have been quality. Shadley has shown how good he's bene over the last two years. Carmi has come to us for the first time for LA Knight Riders and has shown how good he can be with timely wickets. He's bowling some difficult overs. Hopefully, they will keep going. I am going to rely heavily on them going forward in the tournament."
[Whether 196 was a good score on the wicket?] We knew that with a good powerplay, one or two wickets, we would be in the game. It was a pretty good wicket and it was easy to stem the flow of runs.
[Difference from previous seasons] I will just keep it a secret. Keep our heads down, stay focussed and get ready for the next game.
[On Shadley van Schalkwyk and Carmi le Roux] The two boys have been quality. Shadley has shown how good he's bene over the last two years. Carmi has come to us for the first time for LA Knight Riders and has shown how good he can be with timely wickets. He's bowling some difficult overs. Hopefully, they will keep going. I am going to rely heavily on them going forward in the tournament."
Los Angeles Knight Riders blew away Seattle Orcas to remain at the top of the points table with two wins from as many matches. Batting, bowling and fielding — all three departments are clicking for the Knight Riders as they continue their search for a maiden playoff berth.
That's all we have for you from this fixture. Switch tabs to follow the live action from the second game of this double-header in Major League Cricket.
For now, this is Ajay Pal Singh signing off on behalf of my colleagues AkshayaKrishna Polya and Bishal Mandal. Thank you for joining us and goodbye!
That's all we have for you from this fixture. Switch tabs to follow the live action from the second game of this double-header in Major League Cricket.
For now, this is Ajay Pal Singh signing off on behalf of my colleagues AkshayaKrishna Polya and Bishal Mandal. Thank you for joining us and goodbye!