LAUDERHILL, Fla. — The Seattle Orcas are down to their final opportunity to keep their 2025 Major League Cricket playoff hopes alive. Following a loss to the Washington Freedom on July 4, Seattle now faces a must-win scenario against the Texas Super Kings in their final league match Saturday night at Central Broward Park.

The Seattle Orcas’ playoff destiny no longer lies entirely in their hands. Depending on the outcome of the day’s first game between MI New York and the Los Angeles Knight Riders, Seattle will enter their clash with a clearer idea of what’s required to qualify. Regardless, a win is non-negotiable if they hope to remain strongly put in post-season contention.

Their opponent, Texas, has plenty to play for too. The Super Kings are fighting for a top-two finish and the accompanying advantage seed in the playoffs. With both teams coming off losses—Texas in a tight contest, Seattle in a lopsided one—Saturday night’s showdown promises to be a high-stakes thriller.

Klaasen Finds Form at Crucial Time

While the typically reliable duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Shayan Jahangir had an off day against the Washington Freedom, the Seattle Orcas were buoyed by a timely return to form from Heinrich Klaasen. The South African star stood tall in a challenging batting innings, providing some much-needed confidence heading into this must-win clash.

As the pressure mounts, Seattle Orcas fans will be hoping the full top-order clicks in unison in this pivotal match. All eyes will also be on whether veteran opener David Warner makes a return for the big game.

Overcoming a Sticky Wicket

Seattle’s bowlers have played key roles in the team’s recent resurgence, and they’ll need to step up once again against one of the most dangerous batting lineups in the league. Led by skipper Faf du Plessis, Texas also features former Orca Shubham Ranjane—who has been in excellent touch—and middle-order powerhouse Donovan Ferreira.

What Happened Last Time

After restricting Texas to a modest 153, Seattle’s batting collapsed dramatically, resulting in a 93-run defeat—their heaviest of the season. Seattle has shown momentum and hustle in recent weeks, turning their season around with three wins from their last four games. Now, with everything on the line, they have a golden opportunity to flip the script and take down one of the league’s top teams.

Containing Faf du Plessis with the bat and neutralizing Noor Ahmad with the ball will be key to the Orcas’ chances. It’s now or never—a playoff berth hangs in the balance, and Seattle must bring their best to keep the dream alive.


📺 Match Details

🗓️Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

🕓Time: 4:00 p.m. PDT / 7:00 p.m. EDT

📍Venue: Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Fla.

📺 Broadcast: Willow TV (National) | FOX13 Seattle (Local)