The 2025 Major League Cricket season, organized and managed by the American Cricket Enterprises and USA Cricket started on June 12, 2025 with the final match scheduled for July 13. This round-robin format T20 format cricket tournament is running on the grounds of the USA and will feature six teams this season.
The Seattle Orcas is a squad boasting a strong mix of experienced as well as youth players. The behind-the-wicket duty is in the gloves of the explosive wicket-keeper Heinrich Klaasen. Seattle has an upper hand in the tournament with its power hitters Shimron Hetmyer and Aaron Jones, supported by promising domestic talents Ali Sheikh and Shayan Jahangir.
The bowling team has a good support of strong pacers that are led by the international stars Fazalhaq Farooqi, Cameron Gannon, and the newly acquired Gerald Coetzee. Spin bowling is solid with Waqar Salamkheil and skipper Sikandar Raza.
Seattle Orcas Team Squad 2025
| Player Name | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Role | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | Right-hand bat | Right-arm offbreak | Batter | International |
| David Warner | Left-hand bat | Right-arm legbreak | Batter | International |
| Josh Brown | Right-hand bat | – | Batter | International |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Left-hand bat | Right-arm offbreak | Batter | International |
| Steven Taylor | Left-hand bat | Right-arm offbreak | Batter | Domestic |
| Cameron Gannon | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast | All-Rounder | Domestic |
| Harmeet Singh | Left-hand bat | Slow left-arm orthodox | All-Rounder | Domestic |
| Kyle Mayers | Left-hand bat | Right-arm medium | All-Rounder | International |
| Sikandar Raza | Right-hand bat | Right-arm offbreak | All-Rounder | International |
| Sujit Nayak | Left-hand bat | Slow left-arm orthodox | All-Rounder | Domestic |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Right-hand bat | – | Wicket Keeper | International |
| Rahul Jariwala | Right-hand bat | – | Wicket Keeper | Domestic |
| Shayan Jahangir | Right-hand bat | – | Wicket Keeper | Domestic |
| Ali Sheikh | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium-fast | Bowler | Domestic |
| Ayan Desai | Right-hand bat | Left-arm orthodox | Bowler | Domestic |
| Gerald Coetzee | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast | Bowler | International |
| Jasdeep Singh | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | Bowler | Domestic |
| Obed McCoy | Left-hand bat | Left-arm medium-fast | Bowler | International |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Right-hand bat | Left-arm unorthodox spin | Bowler | International |
MLC 2025: Seattle Orcas Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom (4th Match) | Oakland Coliseum, California | Washington Freedom won by 5 wkts | 6:30 AM (Jun 15) | 01:00 AM (Jun 15) |
| Jun 16 | Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas (7th Match) | Oakland Coliseum, California | Texas Super Kings won by 93 runs | 6:30 AM (Jun 17) | 01:00 AM (Jun 17) |
| Jun 18 | Seattle Orcas vs MI New York (9th Match) | Oakland Coliseum, California | MI New York won by 7 wkts | 6:30 AM (Jun 19) | 01:00 AM (Jun 19) |
| Jun 22 | Seattle Orcas vs LA Knight Riders (12th Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | LA Knight Riders won by 6 wkts | 1:30 AM (Jun 23) | 08:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| Jun 25 | SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas (16th Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | SF Unicorns won by 32 runs | 5:30 AM (Jun 26) | 12:00 AM (Jun 26) |
| Jun 27 | MI New York vs Seattle Orcas (18th Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | Seattle Orcas won by 3 wkts | 5:30 AM (Jun 28) | 12:00 AM (Jun 28) |
| Jun 28 | LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas (20th Match) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | Seattle Orcas won by 5 wkts | 5:30 AM (Jun 29) | 12:00 AM (Jun 29) |
| Jul 01 | SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas (22nd Match) | Central Broward Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida | Seattle Orcas won by 4 wkts | 4:30 AM (Jul 02) | 11:00 PM (Jul 01) |
| Jul 04 | Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas (26th Match) | Central Broward Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida | Upcoming | 4:30 AM (Jul 05) | 11:00 PM (Jul 04) |
| Jul 05 | Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings (28th Match) | Central Broward Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida | Upcoming | 4:30 AM (Jul 06) | 11:00 PM (Jul 05) |
The Seattle Orcas have a strong batting lineup supported by the experienced pace attack and skilled spinners. This blend of international stars, domestic discoveries, and all-around capabilities makes the Seattle Orcas a team to watch in the upcoming MLC season. Prepare for the Orcas to play an aggressive style of cricket, thrilling fans with their strong batting and powerful bowling attacks.
