Fresh off a potentially season-turning thriller on Friday night, the Seattle Orcas are right back in action with another crucial clash on Saturday. While the celebrations from that epic win may still be settling, there’s no time to ease off the gas. Seattle Orcas face the Los Angeles Knight Riders in what could be a do-or-die fixture for both teams in the 2025 Major League Cricket season.

With both sides holding just one win from six matches, Saturday night’s contest at Grand Prairie Stadium could be pivotal in shaping the playoff picture. For Seattle, it's a golden opportunity to build momentum and climb into a playoff spot — at least temporarily.

Batters Fire as Orcas Pull Off Record Chase

Seattle’s batters delivered their best performance of the season under the Friday night lights, successfully chasing down a mammoth 237 against MI New York. Shimron Hetmyer led the charge with a sensational unbeaten 97, anchoring a unified effort from the top and middle order.

That dominant display with the bat sets the tone heading into the clash with LAKR. One big question remains: will seasoned veteran David Warner, who didn’t feature in Friday’s win, return to the playing XI, or will the Orcas stick with the same lineup that clicked so well?

Bowlers Eye Bounce Back

While the batting shined, Seattle’s bowling unit will be eager to tighten things up. Giving up 237 runs won’t sit well with new skipper Sikandar Raza and the coaching staff. Wicket-taking will be a key focus, especially from the likes of Gannon and Jasdeep. Harmeet Singh, who surprisingly didn’t bowl a single over last night, could also have a bigger role to play depending on the matchup strategies.

New skipper Raza’s resource management will be under the spotlight, as the Orcas look to strike the right balance in attack and containment.

Revenge on the Radar

The last time Seattle faced LAKR, the Knight Riders chased down a steep target, thanks largely to a match-winning partnership between Unmukt Chand and Saif Badar. The Orcas will be wary of that duo once again, along with the in-form Andre Fletcher, who smashed a century in LAKR’s most recent outing.

But this is a different Orcas team — one now with momentum, belief, and a playoff lifeline within reach. Expect a fired-up performance as Seattle looks to even the score and keep their playoff hopes alive.

📺 Catch the Action Live

🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM PDT / 7:00 PM Local
📍 Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, TX
 📺 Watch: Live on Willow TV | Local broadcast on ROOT Sports