Despite losing opener Nauman Anwar early in the chase, Rickelton and de Kock took charge and displayed calculated precision in their approach. Rickelton’s aggressive innings, which included three boundaries off an Andre Russell over and back-to-back sixes off Shakib Al Hasan, set the tone for Seattle’s successful run chase. De Kock, on the other hand, initially struggled but found his rhythm as the partnership flourished, eventually reaching his half-century.
Jason Roy’s 69 off 52 balls was the standout performance for the Knight Riders as they posted a competitive total, but it was not enough to contain the Orcas’ strong batting lineup. Seattle’s bowlers, led by Zaman Khan and Harmeet Singh, kept a lid on the scoring before David Miller’s late blitz provided some momentum for LAKR.
In the end, Seattle’s dominant display with the bat secured a comfortable victory, with Rickelton’s century being the highlight of the match. The Orcas will look to carry this momentum forward as they aim for more success in the MLC 2024 tournament.