SEO vs TSK 1st MLC Match Highlights saw Texas Super Kings secure a six-wicket victory over Seattle Orcas with nine balls remaining at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Chasing a formidable target of 221, Texas rode on a magnificent unbeaten century from Faf du Plessis to begin their Major League Cricket 2026 campaign with two points, while Seattle settled into second place on the points table.
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Match Highlights
Seattle Orcas were asked to bat first after Texas Super Kings won the toss and chose to field. The Dallas surface immediately encouraged stroke-making, and Seattle’s opening pair responded with a commanding stand that laid the foundation for one of the highest totals of the tournament so far. Tim Seifert and Shayan Jahangir combined fluency with control, steadily increasing the scoring rate after a productive powerplay that yielded 57 runs without loss.
Seifert played the anchor role while still maintaining an aggressive scoring rate. He reached his half-century from only 32 deliveries before accelerating further to complete a century from 64 balls. At the other end, Jahangir complemented him brilliantly, bringing up his own fifty from 32 deliveries and targeting the boundary ropes consistently. Their partnership crossed 100 and then 150, leaving Texas searching for breakthroughs during the middle overs. After reaching 89/0 at the halfway mark, Seattle sustained their aggressive approach and remained firmly in control.
Texas found some relief when Amshi de Silva removed Jahangir for 78 in the 18th over, ending a stand worth 191 runs. Milne claimed Seifert’s wicket for 104 near the end of the innings, but the destructive knock had already put the opposition under immense pressure. Shimron Hetmyer and Marcus Stoinis added useful finishing touches, with Stoinis striking two sixes in a brief unbeaten cameo of 13 from just three balls. Seattle completed their 20 overs on an imposing 220/2, a score that appeared strong enough to dictate terms.
The chase began dramatically when Saiteja Mukkamalla departed for a duck in the opening over. Seattle’s initial advantage was erased rapidly as Faf du Plessis and Rilee Rossouw took control with a relentless attacking partnership. Texas reached a blistering 89/1 in the powerplay, coming close to Seattle’s flying start while putting themselves firmly in control of the chase. Rossouw’s 49 from 21 deliveries ensured the required rate never became a major concern, and his partnership with du Plessis transformed the complexion of the contest.
Even after Rossouw fell to Marcus Stoinis, du Plessis maintained complete control of the pursuit. He reached fifty from only 24 deliveries and then accelerated further to bring up a century from just 45 balls. Milind Kumar and Shubham Ranjane made supporting contributions, but the innings revolved around the Texas captain’s dominance. Seattle’s bowlers struggled to contain him, with every frontline option conceding heavily on a batting-friendly surface.
The decisive finishing blow came through an unbroken partnership between du Plessis and Wiaan Mulder. With the required rate still demanding intent, Mulder contributed a valuable unbeaten 31 from 15 balls, allowing du Plessis to continue dictating the tempo. Their adaptability under pressure ensured Texas successfully hunted down a target that would have won many T20 matches, highlighting both their batting depth and ability to sustain momentum throughout the innings.
Toss Winner
Texas Super Kings won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
The defining moment came during the second-wicket partnership between Faf du Plessis and Rilee Rossouw, which transformed Texas from 1/1 to 96/2 in just 6.3 overs and ensured the required run rate remained under control despite the daunting 221-run target.
Star Performer / MVP
Faf du Plessis
Player of the Match Faf du Plessis anchored the chase with an unbeaten 113 from 52 balls, striking nine fours and seven sixes to lead Texas Super Kings to victory with nine balls remaining.
Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings Match Summary
Team | Score |
Seattle Orcas | 220/2 (20 overs) |
Texas Super Kings | 221/4 (18.3 overs) |
Result | Texas Super Kings won by 6 wickets (9 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Faf du Plessis |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Faf du Plessis – 113 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Marcus Stoinis – 1 wicket |
SEO vs TSK Playing XI
Seattle Orcas: Tim Seifert, Shayan Jahangir, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Breetzke, Dasun Shanaka, Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Ottneil Baartman, Harmeet Singh, Ali Sheikh
Texas Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Rilee Rossouw, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Wiaan Mulder, Donovan Ferreira, Amshi de Silva, Mohammad Mohsin, Nandre Burger, Adam Milne
FAQs – Yesterday’s Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings 1st Match (Jun 18, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings match?
A1: Yesterday (June 18, 2026), in the 1st Match of Major League Cricket 2026, Texas Super Kings (221/4 in 18.3 overs) defeated Seattle Orcas (220/2 in 20 overs) by six wickets with nine balls remaining.
Seattle Orcas: Tim Seifert scored 104 and Shayan Jahangir made 78.
Texas Super Kings: Faf du Plessis remained unbeaten on 113 while Rilee Rossouw contributed 49.
Result: Texas Super Kings moved to the top of the points table with two points, while Seattle Orcas occupied second position.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Faf du Plessis was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 113 from 52 balls, an innings that featured nine fours and seven sixes and guided Texas Super Kings to a successful chase of 221.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Texas Super Kings won the toss and elected to field first before chasing down the target successfully.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Seattle Orcas, Tim Seifert top-scored with 104 runs from 66 balls, while Shayan Jahangir added 78. For Texas Super Kings, Faf du Plessis was the leading run-scorer with an unbeaten 113 from 52 deliveries, while Rilee Rossouw contributed 49 runs from 21 balls.
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