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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Seattle Orcas' rollercoaster ride: From runners-up to rock bottom in two MLC seasons
Seattle Orcas Seattle Orcas have experienced the full spectrum of fortunes in Major League Cricket (MLC), going from topping the table and reaching the final in the inaugural 2023 season to finishing at the bottom in 2024. The dramatic rise and fall over two seasons highlight the unpredictability of the league. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 2023: Dream debut ends in final heartbreak The Orcas made a flying start to their MLC journey in 2023, emerging as the most consistent team in the league stage. They opened their campaign with a 5-wicket win over Washington Freedom and followed it up with a 35-run victory against San Francisco Unicorns. Their dominance continued with a commanding 8-wicket win over Texas Super Kings, giving them a hat-trick of wins. Who's that IPL player? Their only hiccup came against LA Knight Riders, who edged them out by two wickets. But the Orcas bounced back by defeating MI New York in their final league match to finish as table-toppers with four wins from five matches. In the playoffs, they overwhelmed Texas Super Kings again, this time by 9 wickets in the Qualifier, storming into the final as favourites. However, their title hopes were crushed by a record-breaking 137* from Nicholas Pooran as MI New York claimed the trophy. Quinton de Kock (264 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen (235 runs) led the batting charge, while Cameron Gannon and Andrew Tye (11 wickets each) and Imad Wasim (10 wickets) powered the bowling unit. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army 2024: From contenders to bottom-dwellers The 2024 season was a stark contrast. Orcas failed to replicate their previous form, finishing with just one win in seven matches. They began with a 6-wicket defeat to MI New York but bounced back briefly with a 9-wicket win over LA Knight Riders — their only success of the campaign. A string of five consecutive losses followed: to Washington Freedom, San Francisco Unicorns (twice), LA Knight Riders, and Texas Super Kings. With a 1-6 record, they finished last on the points table. From league leaders and finalists to wooden spoon holders, the Orcas' fall has been steep and swift, leaving them with major rebuilding to do ahead of the 2025 season. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
LA Knight Riders still chasing MLC playoff dream after two tough seasons
LA Knight Riders players (Pic credit: LAKR) The Los Angeles Knight Riders have had a challenging journey in the Major League Cricket (MLC) so far. Competing in one of the world's fastest-growing T20 leagues, the Knight Riders have failed to make the playoffs in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, finishing at the lower end of the table each time. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! As MLC gears up for its third edition, LA Knight Riders will be desperate to turn things around and finally secure a place in the top four. Who's that IPL player? 2023: A Forgettable Debut The Knight Riders had a rocky start to their MLC campaign in 2023, ending the inaugural season at the bottom of the standings. They registered just one win in five games. The season began with a heavy 69-run loss to Texas Super Kings, followed by a crushing 105-run defeat at the hands of MI New York. Further losses to San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom left them winless until their final game, where they managed a narrow 2-wicket win over Seattle Orcas. No players from the squad featured among the tournament's top five run-scorers or wicket-takers, highlighting their overall struggle. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army 2024: Slight Improvement, But Still Short While the 2024 season showed glimpses of progress, LA Knight Riders once again missed the playoffs, finishing fifth with two wins from seven matches. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo They started strong with a 12-run win over Texas Super Kings, but the momentum quickly faded with consecutive defeats to San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas. Rain washed out one fixture, and losses to Washington Freedom and MI New York sealed their fate. Their only other win came against Seattle Orcas. Jason Roy (163 runs) and Unmukt Chand (158 runs) led the scoring charts for the team but failed to break into the league's top ten batters. Spencer Johnson impressed with the ball, claiming nine wickets over the season. As MLC enters its third year, the LA Knight Riders will be hoping third time's the charm as they look to finally break their playoff jinx and stake a serious claim in the league. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
