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Seattle Orcas Launch Season 3 with a Bang!

The wait is finally over as the Seattle Orcas, a team that has captured the hearts of cricket fans across the nation, are back for their much-anticipated Season 3 in Major League Cricket (MLC). The opening match will take place on June 14 against Washington Freedom at the historic Oakland Coliseum, marking a significant moment as this will be the first time MLC games are played in Pacific Time.

Tickets are now available for this exciting season, starting from just $25. This is a unique opportunity for fans to witness world-class T20 cricket up close, promising a thrilling experience. Hemant Dua, CEO of the Seattle Orcas, expressed his excitement, stating, "Seattle is a global sports city, and we are proud to bring elite cricket to fans from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This year's squad is our strongest yet; expect fireworks!"

The Orcas will kick off their season with three matches in Oakland before traveling to Dallas, and wrapping up regular season games in Fort Lauderdale. Fans can look forward to a roster that includes both seasoned international superstars and rising homegrown talent, amplifying the team's power and pride in representing the Pacific Northwest.

2025 Seattle Orcas Squad Overview:

Batters:

• - David Warner (Captain) - Australia 🇦🇺
• - Steven Taylor - USA 🇺🇸
• - Shimron Hetmyer - Guyana 🇬🇾
• - Aaron Jones - USA 🇺🇸

Wicket Keeper All-Rounders:

• - Heinrich Klaasen - South Africa 🇿🇦
• - Rahul Jariwala - USA 🇺🇸
• - Shayan Jhangir - USA 🇺🇸

All-Rounders:

• - Sujit Nayak - USA 🇺🇸
• - Kyle Mayers - Barbados 🇧🇧
• - Sikandar Raza - Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
• - Gulbadin Naib - Afghanistan 🇦🇫
• - Ali Sheikh - USA 🇺🇸
• - Harmeet Singh - USA 🇺🇸

Bowlers:

• - Fazalhaq Farooqi - Afghanistan 🇦🇫
• - Obed McCoy - Saint Lucia 🇱🇨
• - Jasdeep Singh - USA 🇺🇸
• - Cameron Gannon - USA 🇺🇸
• - Ayan Desai - USA 🇺🇸
• - Waqar Salamkheil - Afghanistan 🇦🇫

Coaching Staff:

• - Venugopal Rao - General Manager
• - Matthew Mott - Head Coach
• - Ian Bell - Batting Coach
• - Munaf Patel - Bowling Coach
• - Rishi Bhardwaj - Assistant Coach
• - Hrushikesh Deo - Analyst
• - Sajan Thakur - SC
• - Asha Moseley - Physiotherapist
• - Amber Harper - Masseur

Match Schedule

The team's 2025 MLC schedule includes:

Oakland Coliseum, Oakland:

• - June 14 – vs. Washington Freedom – 6 PM PT
• - June 16 – vs. Texas Super Kings – 6 PM PT
• - June 18 – vs. MI New York – 6 PM PT

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas:

• - June 22 – vs. LA Knight Riders – 3 PM CT
• - June 25 – vs. San Francisco Unicorns – 7 PM CT
• - June 27 – vs. MI New York – 7 PM CT
• - June 28 – vs. LA Knight Riders – 7 PM CT

Broward County Stadium, Fort Lauderdale:

• - July 1 – vs. SF Unicorns – 7 PM ET
• - July 4 – vs. Washington Freedom – 7 PM ET
• - July 5 – vs. Texas Super Kings – 7 PM ET

Watch the Matches Live

Fans can catch all the action live on:

• - Willow TV
• - Regional Sports Network FOX 13
• - ROOT Sports

Seattle Area Watch Parties

Join fellow fans and cheer for the Orcas at official watch parties at:

• - Flatstick Pub, Seattle
• - Flatstick Pub, Redmond
• - Masthi Bar and Grill, Issaquah
• - Kells Irish Pub, Pike Place Market

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit majorleaguecricket.com.

Get ready for an unforgettable season of cricket with the Seattle Orcas!