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🔥 Monank Patel Powers MI New York to Victory
Monank Patel was the standout performer as MI New York (MINY) finally secured their first win of MLC 2025, defeating Seattle Orcas by 7 wickets. The wicketkeeper-batter played a phenomenal knock of 93, chasing down a daunting target of 201 with remarkable ease.
While the win gave MINY their breakthrough, it also deepened Seattle’s woes, marking their eighth consecutive loss.
💣 Mayers Fireworks Boost Orcas to 200
Seattle struggled initially, but Kyle Mayers launched a brutal counterattack. He smashed 88 off 46 balls, which included 10 towering sixes.
- Powerplay: Only 31/2 in 6 overs
- Mayers: Took 4 sixes off Naveen-ul-Haq in one over
- Klaasen & Hetmyer: 48 runs in 20 balls at the death
Despite their slow start, the Orcas accelerated in the second half. Consequently, they posted a strong total of 200/5.
🧤 Monank Patel Changes the Momentum
Monank Patel, who started with just 4 runs off 12 balls, quickly turned the game around. Although MINY had a quiet powerplay, Monank’s intent after the sixth over shifted the momentum entirely.
🔄 How Monank Patel Turned It Around:
- Closed the powerplay with a four and a six
- Targeted Harmeet Singh: 2 sixes, 1 four
- Punished Raza: Three consecutive boundaries
- Scooped Mayers over fine leg for six to enter the 90s
As a result, the chase became smoother. His calculated aggression gave MINY full control despite the early setbacks.
⚡ Bracewell and Pollard Finish the Job
Monank fell for 93 when MINY still needed 55 off 24 balls. However, Seattle couldn’t capitalize. Nicholas Pooran was bowled soon after, but Kieron Pollard struck two calm boundaries to ease the pressure.
Meanwhile, Michael Bracewell, who had been quiet till then, stepped up with two back-to-back sixes. Moreover, Harmeet Singh’s dropped catches on consecutive deliveries proved costly.
Eventually, the duo chased down the target in just 19 overs.
📉 Why Seattle Fell Short
Despite putting up 200 runs, several key moments went against the Orcas:
- Weak powerplay start
- Bracewell’s tight bowling in the first six overs
- Dropped catches at crunch moments
- Lack of death-over discipline
Ultimately, their strong total was undone by poor execution in the field and inconsistent bowling.
📊 Match Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Orcas | 200/5 (20 overs) | Kyle Mayers 88, Shayan Jahangir 43 |
| MI New York | 203/3 (19 overs) | Monank Patel 93, Michael Bracewell 50* |
Result: MI New York beat Seattle Orcas by 7 wickets
🏁 Monank Patel’s Knock Changes Everything
Without question, Monank Patel’s 93 was one of the finest innings in the tournament so far. Not only did it anchor the chase, but it also showcased his range and maturity.
Going forward, this win could be the momentum shift MI New York needed. With Monank in form and experienced players like Bracewell and Pollard stepping up, MINY will be eyeing a strong comeback in the league.
