TSK vs ORC, MLC 2025: The Texas Super Kings (TSK) maintained their fiery run with a comprehensive 93-run win over reeling Seattle Orcas (SEO) to record their third straight victory of the season. In sharp contrast, this was the Orcas’ second consecutive loss, getting bowled out for only 60 runs on a difficult Oakland pitch that had variable bounce.
Seattle Orcas Collapse to 60 in Woeful Run Chase
Pursuing a modest score of 154, the Seattle Orcas batting order disintegrated dramatically, scoring merely 60 runs in 13.5 overs. Their pursuit ended on the worst possible note, losing five wickets within the initial five overs, 21/5, thanks to deadly spells from the TSK pacers.
Early Breakthroughs Set the Tone
Kyle Mayers chipped a simple catch to cover off Nandre Burger, and David Warner got out to a breathtaking diving effort by Faf du Plessis, from Zia-ul-Haq.
Zia got his second wicket in the fifth over, sending Heinrich Klaasen packing with a great yorker and Sikandar Raza for a short ball that feathered behind.
Noor Ahmad Wrecks the Middle Order
The IPL 2025 match winner for CSK, Noor Ahmad, hit twice in two deliveries, catching Sujit Nayak and Harmeet Singh lbw, falling just short of a hat-trick.
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He finished with 3/18, while Aaron Jones, with 17, was the highest scorer before offering a return catch to Noor.
Clinical Bowling Figures
Nandre Burger: 3/10
Zia-ul-Haq: 3/16 (Powerplay specialist)
Noor Ahmad: 3/18
TSK Post 153/6 After Mixed Batting Performance
Following the decision to bat first, TSK’s innings were marked by fluctuation, beginning with a tentative opening partnership and ending on a high courtesy of some late fireworks.
Early Wickets Slow Down Momentum
Faf du Plessis lacked fluency and was caught for a glove behind. Devon Conway was lbw, trapped three balls later by Obed McCoy, reducing TSK to two down prematurely.
Stoinis Powers Middle Overs Surge
Saiteja Mukkamalla provided a brief boost before Marcus Stoinis smashed 28 from only 12 balls, four of them massive sixes, to get the run rate beyond 7.
Powerful Finish by Lower Order
Even though Daryl Mitchell and Calvin Savage, along with Stoinis, were lost, TSK came back strong. Milind Kumar and Shubham Ranjane scored 31 runs off the final 15 balls, increasing the total to a fighting 153/6.
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TSK vs SEO: Key Takeaways
Texas Super Kings reign supreme again with three consecutive wins, presenting a well-rounded bowling attack.
Seattle Orcas are confronted with successive losses and require immediate solutions in their middle and top order.
Zia-ul-Haq, Burger, and Noor Ahmad were the heroes with the ball.
TSK’s all-around performance showcases their position as early title favorites in MLC 2025.
What’s Next in MLC 2025?
TSK hopes to keep their winning run going in their next match, while SEO needs to re-group and re-strategize if they stand any chance of coming back in the tournament. Catch more MLC 2025 action and news!
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