Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom (MLC) Date and Time: Match Recap and Highlights
The much-anticipated Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom (MLC) date and time fixture took place on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida. The match began at 7:00 PM local time (4:30 AM IST, July 5), featuring two teams with playoff ambitions and plenty at stake.
Match Overview
- Match: Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom (MLC), 26th Match
- Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM Local / 4:30 AM IST (July 5)
- Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida
Match Summary
The defending champions, Washington Freedom, showcased their class by securing a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Seattle Orcas. After winning the toss, Washington Freedom opted to bowl first and immediately put the Orcas under pressure.
Seattle Orcas Innings
- Seattle Orcas were bowled out for just 82 runs in 17.4 overs, marking their third-lowest total in MLC history.
- The Freedom bowlers dominated:
- Glenn Maxwell: 3 wickets for 12 runs
- Saurabh Netravalkar: 3 wickets for 13 runs
- Jack Edwards: 3 wickets for 19 runs
- Only Heinrich Klaasen (48 off 39 balls) offered resistance, while no other Orcas batter reached double figures.
Washington Freedom Chase
- Washington Freedom chased down the target in just 9.2 overs, finishing at 86/2.
- Mukhtar Ahmed led the way with an unbeaten 36, while Rachin Ravindra contributed 32 runs.
- The chase was never in doubt, as Freedom reached the target with more than ten overs to spare, boosting their net run rate and playoff position.
Key Moments and Performances
Team | Innings Total | Top Scorer | Best Bowler (Wickets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Orcas | 82 (17.4 ov) | Heinrich Klaasen 48 | Glenn Maxwell 3-12 |
| Washington Freedom | 86/2 (9.2 ov) | Mukhtar Ahmed 36* | Saurabh Netravalkar 3-13 |
- Glenn Maxwell’s early breakthroughs crippled the Orcas, removing key batters in the powerplay and setting the tone for the match.
- Missed chances in the field by the Orcas allowed Washington Freedom to cruise to victory without pressure.
- The Man of the Match for the Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom (MLC) fixture was Glenn Maxwell of Washington Freedom. He earned the award for his match-defining bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for just 12 runs in his 4 overs, which set the tone for his team's dominant eight-wicket victory.
What This Means
The Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom (MLC) date and time clash was pivotal for both teams:
- Washington Freedom solidified their position near the top of the table and improved their chances for a top-two finish.
- Seattle Orcas saw their three-match winning streak snapped and now face a tougher path to the playoffs.
The Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom (MLC) date and time match on July 4, 2025, was a showcase of Washington Freedom’s dominance, as they outclassed the Orcas in all departments and made a strong statement ahead of the playoffs.