Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 continued to deliver high-scoring thrillers like Seattle Orcas won a remarkable five-wicket victory over Washington Liberty at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Chasing a daunting target of 217, the Orcas went on a breathtaking innings. Tim Seifert and crossed the finish line with 14 balls to spare.
Although Seifert dominated the headlines with another explosive strike, it was the Washington Freedom that was battered Mark Chapman pulled off one of the tournament’s standout shooting moments with a superb baton grab near the boundary ropes.
Mark Chapman made a spectacular catch to sack Tim Seifert
The big moment came in the last ball of the 11th over, with Seattle firmly in control of the chase. Saurabh Netrawalkar delivered a fuller ball on the pads and Seifert attempted another powerful shot towards deep mid-wicket. However, New Zealand The wicketkeeper-batter failed to make the desired connection and the ball went to Chapman on a high boundary. Realizing his speed would carry him beyond the ropes after completing the catch, Chapman showed exceptional awareness and athleticism.
He caught the ball cleanly before bringing it back into the field of play just before it crossed the boundary pads. Chapman then quickly re-entered the field and completed the catch safely, ending Seifert’s devastating innings. The spectacular effort immediately caught the attention of players and commentators alike, with many praising Chapman’s composure and presence of mind under pressure. Seifert eventually departed for a magnificent 78 off 33 deliveries, studded with seven fours and six powerful sixes.
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INCREDIBLE CATCH FROM MARK CHEPMAN.
Tim Seifert couldn’t believe his luck as he was caught on the boundary ropes by Chapman.👀 pic.twitter.com/gKga2SllD9
— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) June 20, 2026
The Seattle Orcas are completing a stunning run against the Washington Freedom
In the evening, Washington Liberty amassed an impressive 216 after being required to bat. Mitchell Owen Chapman and before 61 off 25 balls provided a flying start Andries Gous speed through the middle passages. Chapman smashed 57 off just 24 deliveries while Ghose added 35. Ottoneil Baartman bright magic turned the shots. The South African pacer hit the death knocks and finished with excellent figures of 4 for 33.
Despite the Freedom’s strong total, Seattle responded aggressively from the start. Seifert et al Matthew Bretzke after being dismissed early, he destroyed the bowling attack with a partnership of 89 runs off just 46 balls. Shayan Jahangir. Breetzke played an excellent supporting role with 66 off 36 deliveries and ensured that the required run rate never became an issue.
Although the Liberty made a brief comeback by eliminating Seifert, Breetzke and several middle-of-the-pack hitters in quick succession, Dasun Shanaka He hit an unbeaten 36 off 12 balls and sealed the chase decisively. The win marked another successful run through the early stages of MLC 2026 and underscored the Seattle Orcas’ hitting prowess as they continued their impressive start to the tournament.
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