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Seattle Orcas (SO)<\/strong> produced a spirited display in Match 22 of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026<\/strong> against Texas Super Kings (TSK)<\/strong>, with their bowlers making an immediate impact while defending a below-par total of 121. After posting just 121\/9 in 20 overs, the Orcas desperately needed early breakthroughs, and Ottneil Baartman<\/strong><\/a> delivered exactly that with a superb opening spell.<\/p>\n The South African pacer dismissed both Texas Super Kings openers inside the Powerplay, but it was Cameron Gannon\u2019s<\/strong> outstanding effort in the field that stole the spotlight and quickly made rounds on social media.<\/p>\n The moment came on the final ball of the third over with Baartman bowling to Saiteja Mukkamalla<\/strong>. Bowling a hard-length delivery, Baartman forced the right-hander into an ambitious pull shot. Mukkamalla failed to middle the ball as the bottom hand came off the bat during the stroke.<\/p>\n The mistimed shot ballooned towards short midwicket, where Gannon reacted instantly. Charging in from his position, Gannon timed his dive to perfection and completed a superb low catch just inches above the turf. Baartman celebrated immediately as Mukkamalla departed for six off eight deliveries, giving Seattle Orcas their second wicket inside three overs and putting Texas Super Kings under early pressure.<\/p>\n Gannon gets his revenge on Mukkamalla \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/w5k4PLPvx1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cognizant Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) July 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ: MLC 2026: Dasun Shanaka\u2019s four wickets in four balls helps Seattle Orcas edge past Texas Super Kings in thriller<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Although Seattle Orcas managed only 121\/9 after suffering a dramatic batting collapse, their bowlers responded brilliantly to script a memorable nine-run victory. Baartman finished with sensational figures of 3\/9 from his four overs, removing Faf du Plessis<\/strong>, Mukkamalla and Wiaan Mulder<\/strong> to leave Texas Super Kings struggling throughout the chase.<\/p>\n The drama reached another level in the final over when Dasun Shanaka<\/strong> produced one of the most remarkable spells in MLC history. Defending 11 runs, the Sri Lankan all-rounder dismissed Donovan Ferreira<\/strong><\/a>, Calvin Savage<\/strong>, Adam Milne<\/strong> and Amshi de Silva<\/strong> off four consecutive deliveries to complete four wickets in four balls and seal an extraordinary victory for Seattle Orcas. Despite Shubham Ranjane\u2019s<\/strong> unbeaten 40, TSK finished on 112\/9, falling nine runs short as Seattle\u2019s disciplined bowling effort proved decisive in one of the tournament\u2019s most thrilling encounters.<\/p>\nCameron Gannon pulls off a stunning diving catch<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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