Hetmyer's Last-Gasp Six Stuns Pollard, Seals Record-Breaking MLC Chase for Seattle Orcas

Hetmyer's Last-Ball Six Seals Record Chase for Seattle Orcas

Shimron Hetmyer delivered a stunning performance, smashing a last-ball six to secure a thrilling three-wicket victory for the Seattle Orcas against MI New York in a record-breaking chase in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season.

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The Orcas successfully chased down a monumental target of 238 – the highest in MLC history – thanks to Hetmyer's incredible unbeaten 97 off just 40 balls. He dramatically ended the game by launching Kieron Pollard's final delivery over the boundary.

Earlier in the match, MI New York had set a formidable target of 237/4, propelled by a magnificent unbeaten century from captain Nicholas Pooran, who scored 108 off 60 balls. Tajinder Dhillon supported him well, hitting a rapid 95 off 35 deliveries.

Despite the onslaught, the Orcas bowlers, particularly Gerald Coetzee and Kyle Mayers, managed to grab two wickets each, slowing down the scoring rate.

Seattle's chase began poorly, losing Josh Brown and Shayan Jahangir early. However, Kyle Mayers (37 off 20) and captain Sikandar Raza (30 off 9) launched a counter-attack, bringing the Orcas back into the game. Heinrich Klaasen also contributed with a quickfire 26 off 13 balls before falling to Rushil Ugarkar.

Then came Hetmyer's game-changing innings. With the required run rate escalating and wickets falling, he shifted gears, striking 5 fours and 9 sixes with an extraordinary strike rate of 242.50.

The tension reached its peak in the final over. With five runs needed off the last ball, Hetmyer faced MI New York captain Kieron Pollard. He expertly flicked the ball over fine leg for a six, securing a memorable victory for the Seattle Orcas.

"This one is one of the best because our backs were against the wall," said Hetmyer, the Player of the Match, after his heroics. "Today is one of those days where I went with a clear mind and wanted to take the game as deep as possible."