The San Francisco Unicorns Were An Absolute Wrecking Ball, But Our Orcas Still Got a Piece

Alright, Seattle, let's talk cricket for a minute, because even across leagues, our Emerald City pride shines through. Last year, the San Francisco Unicorns were an absolute freight train in Major League Cricket 2025. They started that season like they were shot out of a cannon, winning their first six matches straight and establishing themselves as one of the most explosive teams in the entire competition. But even with all that dominance, guess who showed up to give them a real headache, and even hand them a loss? That's right, our very own Seattle Orcas.

They Started Unstoppable, With Our Orcas in Their Path

Seriously, the Unicorns came out swinging, making a huge statement right away with a record-breaking 123-run victory over Washington Freedom. Talk about putting the league on notice! They just kept rolling, racking up wins against Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, and Texas Super Kings. Their batting line-up was consistently dropping imposing totals, and their pace attack, led by Xavier Bartlett and Haris Rauf, made them a truly balanced squad. Matthew Short was a beast at the plate, tallying 360 runs for the season. What's even wilder? They beat our Seattle Orcas by 32 runs in Match 16, stretching their winning streak to six matches straight. Our boys put up 144 in 18.2 overs, defending 176/8, but the Unicorns just kept their foot on the gas.

Then the Cracks Showed, and Our Orcas Pounced

After that blistering 6-0 start, something shifted. The Unicorns stumbled, losing three of their final four league matches. That unbeaten run finally ended when they lost to Washington Freedom by 12 runs, chasing 170 and only managing 157/9. And get this: in Match 22, it was our Seattle Orcas who stepped up and handed them another defeat! The Unicorns posted 168/5, but our Orcas chased that target down with three balls to spare, winning by 4 wickets. That's big time! It shows our guys weren't just a footnote to San Francisco's dominant season, they were a real threat that even the best teams had to respect.

A Promising Season Ends Without the Hardware

The Unicorns did manage to snag a playoff berth in a wild one-run thriller against Texas Super Kings, defending 148/6 and barely holding on as Texas finished 147/7. But their postseason journey was cut short. They fell to Los Angeles Knight Riders by 11 runs in a rain-affected match, getting bowled out for 233 while chasing a DLS target of 245. Then, in the Eliminator, their season ended in heartbreaking fashion, getting bowled out for 131 and watching MI New York chase it down with three balls to spare, winning by 2 wickets. So, despite finishing third in the league stage with seven wins from 10 matches and a +1.330 net run-rate, their promising campaign wrapped up without a title. What does it all mean for our Seattle Orcas? Even against a team as explosive and dominant as the San Francisco Unicorns were for most of 2025, our squad showed they could compete, take a punch, and even deliver one back. We're looking forward to seeing our Orcas build on that resilience and make an even bigger statement in the next MLC season!

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