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The Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas match scorecard from Match 21 of Major League Cricket 2026 records a thrilling nine-run victory for Seattle Orcas on 5 July 2026 local time at Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona, California. Seattle scored 121/9 in 20 overs, then defended the modest total by restricting Texas Super Kings to 112/9.
Dasun Shanaka was the standout performer, taking four wickets in a remarkable final over to help Seattle secure victory. Ottneil Baartman also impressed with three wickets for just nine runs. For Texas, Shubham Ranjane scored an unbeaten 40, but his effort was not enough to complete the chase.
The result was particularly memorable because Seattle successfully defended a low total on a challenging pitch. This article covers the match details, both teams’ batting scorecards, bowling figures, fall of wickets, key performances, and frequently asked questions.
Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas Match Details
| Match information | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 |
| Match number | 21 |
| Date | 5 July 2026 local time |
| Venue | Knight Riders Cricket Field, Pomona, California |
| Seattle Orcas score | 121/9 in 20 overs |
| Texas Super Kings score | 112/9 in 20 overs |
| Result | Seattle Orcas won by 9 runs |
| Player of the Match | Dasun Shanaka |
| Top scorer for Seattle | Cameron Gannon — 20 |
| Top scorer for Texas | Shubham Ranjane — 40* |
| Best bowling figures | Dasun Shanaka — 4 wickets |
Seattle Orcas batted first after Texas Super Kings won the toss and elected to field. Seattle struggled against the disciplined Texas bowling attack but managed to reach 121/9. Texas then lost early wickets in the chase and were unable to recover despite a determined innings from Ranjane.
Seattle Orcas Batting Scorecard
Seattle Orcas found scoring difficult throughout their innings. Tim Seifert and Shayan Jahangir fell early, and the top order could not establish the partnership needed to build a large total.
Ali Sheikh scored 18, while Dasun Shanaka added 16. Harmeet Singh and Cameron Gannon contributed valuable lower-order runs, helping Seattle reach 121/9 in 20 overs.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | c Amshi de Silva b Adam Milne | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Shayan Jahangir | c Donovan Ferreira b Adam Milne | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 |
| Matthew Breetzke | c Adam Milne b Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Saiteja Mukkamalla b Amshi de Silva | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Ali Sheikh | c Adam Milne b Abhimanyu Lamba | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Faf du Plessis b Amshi de Silva | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Dasun Shanaka | b Dian Forrester | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Harmeet Singh | Not out | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Cameron Gannon | Run out | 20 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 95.24 |
| Jasdeep Singh | Not out | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Ottneil Baartman | lbw b Amshi de Silva | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | Byes 0, leg byes 3, wides 5 | 8 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 121/9 |
Seattle’s innings never developed into a substantial scoring effort. Texas took wickets at regular intervals and prevented the Orcas from establishing a strong platform. The total remained below what teams typically aim for in a high-scoring T20 match.
However, contributions from Gannon, Harmeet Singh, and Jasdeep Singh proved important. Their lower-order runs gave Seattle something to defend, and the bowlers eventually made every run count.
Texas Super Kings Bowling Scorecard
Texas Super Kings’ bowlers did an excellent job of restricting Seattle to 121. Adam Milne removed both openers, while Wiaan Mulder and Amshi de Silva also claimed wickets. Abhimanyu Lamba dismissed Ali Sheikh, and Dian Forrester took the wicket of Shanaka.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 4 | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Wiaan Mulder | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Amshi de Silva | 4 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 3.75 |
| Abhimanyu Lamba | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dian Forrester | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
Amshi de Silva was particularly effective, taking three wickets for 15 runs. His spell helped prevent Seattle from building momentum during the middle overs.
Despite restricting the opposition to 121, Texas could not capitalise with the bat. Seattle’s bowling attack adapted well to the conditions and applied sustained pressure during the chase.
Note: Some bowling figures are omitted where the available scorecard extract does not provide a complete, reliably verifiable line.
Texas Super Kings Batting Scorecard
Texas Super Kings needed 122 runs to win, but their chase got off to a difficult start. Faf du Plessis scored 14 from eight balls before being dismissed by Ottneil Baartman. Saiteja Mukkamalla and Rilee Rossouw also fell early, leaving Texas under pressure.
Shubham Ranjane anchored the innings with an unbeaten 40 from 44 balls. Donovan Ferreira contributed 22 from 16 deliveries, but Seattle continued to take wickets and eventually defended their total.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis | lbw b Ottneil Baartman | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | c Cameron Gannon b Ottneil Baartman | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 75.00 |
| Rilee Rossouw | c Shimron Hetmyer b Jasdeep Singh | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Shubham Ranjane | Not out | 40 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Tim Seifert b Ottneil Baartman | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46.67 |
| Dian Forrester | c Tim Seifert b Marcus Stoinis | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 64.71 |
| Donovan Ferreira | b Dasun Shanaka | 22 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Calvin Savage | c Shimron Hetmyer b Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Adam Milne | c Tim Seifert b Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Amshi de Silva | c Shimron Hetmyer b Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Abhimanyu Lamba | Did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extras | Byes 0, leg byes 3, wides 5 | 8 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 112/9 |
Ranjane was Texas’s leading scorer and remained unbeaten at the end. However, the team lost wickets at critical moments and could not build a partnership capable of accelerating the chase.
Ferreira briefly offered hope with his 22, but his dismissal left Texas needing too many runs from the remaining overs. Shanaka’s extraordinary final over then ended the contest decisively.
Seattle Orcas Bowling Scorecard
Seattle’s bowlers delivered an outstanding performance to defend 121. Ottneil Baartman took three wickets for nine runs in four overs, while Dasun Shanaka claimed four wickets for 26 runs. Marcus Stoinis and Jasdeep Singh also picked up a wicket each.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
| Jasdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Cameron Gannon | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.50 |
Baartman set the tone with a superb spell, taking three wickets while conceding just nine runs. His control made it difficult for Texas to build momentum during the early stages of the chase.
Shanaka delivered the decisive blow at the end. He took four wickets in four consecutive balls during the final over, finishing the innings in spectacular fashion and securing Seattle’s nine-run win.
Fall of Wickets
The fall of wickets shows how Seattle’s disciplined bowling turned a low-scoring match into a memorable victory.
Seattle Orcas
Seattle lost wickets regularly throughout their innings, making it difficult to build a strong total. Their lower order added important runs, allowing the team to finish on 121/9.
Texas Super Kings
| Score | Batter dismissed | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 21/1 | Faf du Plessis | 2.1 |
| 23/2 | Saiteja Mukkamalla | 3.0 |
| 35/3 | Rilee Rossouw | 6.0 |
| 50/4 | Wiaan Mulder | 10.1 |
| 69/5 | Dian Forrester | 14.2 |
| 112/6 | Donovan Ferreira | 19.3 |
| 112/7 | Calvin Savage | 19.4 |
| 112/8 | Adam Milne | 19.5 |
| 112/9 | Amshi de Silva | 20.0 |
Texas lost three wickets early, leaving Ranjane to rebuild the innings. The score remained within reach for much of the chase, but the loss of Ferreira and the final-over collapse ended their hopes.
Key Moments of the Match
1. Early wickets for Seattle: Texas removed Seattle’s opening batters early, preventing the Orcas from establishing a strong platform.
2. Lower-order contributions: Gannon, Harmeet Singh, and Jasdeep Singh helped Seattle reach 121/9, a total that proved more competitive than it initially appeared.
3. Baartman’s economical spell: His figures of 3/9 restricted Texas during the chase and created pressure on the middle order.
4. Ranjane’s resistance: Ranjane scored an unbeaten 40, keeping Texas in contention despite losing partners at regular intervals.
5. Shanaka’s four-wicket final over: The defining moment came in the final over, when Shanaka took four wickets in four consecutive deliveries to seal the result.
Match Summary: Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas
| Statistic | Seattle Orcas | Texas Super Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Total runs | 121 | 112 |
| Wickets lost | 9 | 9 |
| Overs | 20 | 20 |
| Highest individual score | Cameron Gannon (20) | Shubham Ranjane (40*) |
| Best bowling performance | Dasun Shanaka (4/26) | Amshi de Silva (3/15) |
| Final result | Won by 9 runs | Lost by 9 runs |
Seattle won because their bowlers made effective use of the conditions and maintained pressure throughout the chase. Although 121 was a modest total, the Orcas defended it through disciplined bowling, early breakthroughs, and Shanaka’s remarkable finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who won the Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas match in July 2026?
Seattle Orcas won by nine runs on 5 July 2026 local time at Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona, California.
2. What was Seattle Orcas’ final score?
Seattle Orcas scored 121/9 in 20 overs. Cameron Gannon was their highest scorer with 20 runs.
3. What was the Texas Super Kings score?
Texas Super Kings finished on 112/9 in 20 overs while chasing 122. Shubham Ranjane top-scored with an unbeaten 40.
4. Who was the Player of the Match?
Dasun Shanaka was named Player of the Match after taking four wickets for 26 runs, including four wickets in four consecutive balls during the final over.
5. Who took the most wickets in the match?
Dasun Shanaka took four wickets for Seattle Orcas, while Ottneil Baartman claimed three. For Texas Super Kings, Amshi de Silva took three wickets.
Conclusion
The Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas match scorecard from MLC 2026 captures one of the season’s most dramatic low-scoring finishes. Seattle Orcas managed only 121/9, but their bowlers turned the defence into a memorable victory by restricting Texas Super Kings to 112/9.
Ottneil Baartman’s three-wicket spell and Dasun Shanaka’s extraordinary final over were decisive. Shubham Ranjane fought hard with an unbeaten 40, but Texas lost too many wickets to complete the chase.
The nine-run victory showed that a low total can still be defended with disciplined bowling, smart field placements, and the ability to take wickets at crucial moments. Shanaka’s four-wicket final over made this encounter one of the most remarkable finishes of the 2026 Major League Cricket season.
