Monank Patel Leads MI New York to Record MLC Chase Against Seattle Orcas
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MI New York pulled off a historic run chase in Major League Cricket (MLC) history, chasing down 201 to defeat the Seattle Orcas with six balls to spare, thanks to a sensational knock from Monank Patel and a late flourish by Kieron Pollard and Michael Bracewell.
🔥 Match Highlights
- 🧢 Monank Patel: 93 off 50 balls (8 fours, 7 sixes)
- 🇳🇿 Michael Bracewell: 50* off 29 balls
- 💥 Kieron Pollard: 26* off 10 balls (3 fours, 1 six)
- 🔥 Kyle Mayers (SEA): 88 off 46 balls
- 📊 MLC Record: Highest successful run chase in MLC history (previous: 195 by Seattle Orcas in 2023)
🏟️ Match Summary: MI New York vs Seattle Orcas
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Orcas | 200/5 (20 overs) | Kyle Mayers – 88 (46) | Lost by 6 wickets |
| MI New York | 204/4 (19 overs) | Monank Patel – 93 (50) | Won with 6 balls remaining |
🗒️ Full Story
Batting first, the Seattle Orcas posted a competitive 200/5, led by an explosive innings from Kyle Mayers, who smashed 88 off 46 deliveries. Despite solid contributions from the middle order, the total proved insufficient on a batting-friendly surface.
In response, MI New York lost Quinton de Kock early but were steadied by a powerful 119-run partnership between Monank Patel and Michael Bracewell. Monank, the USA international, was the standout, hammering 93 off just 50 balls in a career-defining performance.
Although New York lost two quick wickets — including skipper Nicholas Pooran — in the middle overs, Bracewell and Pollard sealed the chase with an unbroken 51-run stand off 16 balls, highlighting the team’s deep batting firepower.
This victory marks New York’s first win of the season and lifts them to fourth in the MLC 2025 standings. On the other hand, Seattle remain winless after three games.
🛣️ Next Fixture & Venue Shift
After a one-day break, MLC 2025 action moves from San Francisco to Texas, promising more high-octane T20 thrillers as the competition heats up.
📢 CricGend Says:
“Monank’s brilliance, Bracewell’s composure, and Pollard’s power — MI New York’s chase will go down in MLC history as a benchmark performance.”
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