The RR batter scored only 239 runs in 14 matches of the IPL 2025.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Shimron Hetmyer, has played two successive unbeaten match-winning knocks for the Seattle Orcas, in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. The batter’s astonishing 97 not out off 40 balls against the MI New York and a fierce 26-ball-64* while facing the Los Angeles Knight Riders, may increase the chances of being retained by his franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 player auction.
AUSA-W
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INDA-W
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AMR
140/3
SVL
139/9
Amaravati Royals beat Simhadri Vizag Lions by 7 wickets
TBW
41/0
KNK
37/7
Tungabhadra Warriors beat Kakinada Kings by 10 wickets (D/L) method
SVL
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BVB
–
ROR
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KNK
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SIN-W
171/4
CAM-W
69/7
Singapore Womens beat Cambodia Women by 102 runs
SIN-W
33/2
CAM-W
32/8
Singapore Womens beat Cambodia Women by 8 wickets
ABF
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BR
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SKA
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TKR
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ABF
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SLK
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WDL
61/2
NDT
138/8
West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs (D/L) method
CDK
197/7
NDS
182/9
Central Delhi Kings beat North Delhi Strikers by 15 runs
SDS
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PD
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SDSW
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NDSW
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SWE
200/5
HUN
198/2
Sweden beat Hungary by 5 wickets
HUN
128/5
NOR
129/1
Norway beat Hungary by 9 wickets
NOR
149/8
SWE
150/8
Sweden beat Norway by 2 wickets
HUN
98/6
SWE
99/3
Sweden beat Hungary by 7 wickets
NOR
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SWE
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SWE
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HUN
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NOR
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HUN
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JZ-W
80/5
LL-W
79/3
Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 5 wickets
JZ-W
104/5
LL-W
82/4
Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 22 runs
JZ-W
87/1
LL-W
86/3
Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 9 wickets
JZ-W
83/2
LL-W
82/4
Jinx Zagreb Women beat Lavender Lionesses Women by 8 wickets
JZ-W
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LL-W
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JZ-W
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LL-W
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JZ-W
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LL-W
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MID
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YOR
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KENT
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LAN
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SOM
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BB
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NOR
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SUSS
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GLAM
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NOT
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LEI
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ESS
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WOR
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GLO
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BAN
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IND
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Match Called off
SBSCC
79/7
RTZ
78/9
SBS CC beat Royal Trivianz by 3 wickets
KZK
81/2
PCR
78/6
Khan Zalmi Kings beat Phoenix Cricketers by 8 wickets
KRMPS
–
NCMI
–
TCC
–
CEC-A
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SML
127/5
GBM
93/0
Gulbarga Mystics beat Shivamogga Lions by 10 wickets (VJD method)
MYW
177/10
HBT
86/3
Hubli Tigers beat Mysore Warriors by 7 wickets (D/L) method
MGD
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BNB
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MYW
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SML
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MAT
172/6
MUT
173/0
Muscat Thunderers beat Majees Titans by 10 wickets
IAI
152/6
ROS
191/6
Royal Oman Stallions beat IAS Invincibles by 39 runs
RNC
119/6
YSG
120/10
Yallah Shabab Giants beat Renaissance Challengers by 1 runs
IAI
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MAT
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ROS
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MUT
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SLGR
189/4
SLGY
166/8
SLC Greens beat SLC Greys by 23 runs
AUS
173/8
SA
172/7
Australia beat South Africa by 2 wickets
TRR
145/6
SOB
140/4
Trent Rockets won by 4 wickets
OVI
226/4
WEF
143/10
Oval Invincibles beat Welsh Fire by 83 runs
MAO
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NOS
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BIP
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LOS
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TRW-W
106/10
SBW-W
109/4
Southern Brave Women beat Trent Rockets Women by 6 wickets
OIW-W
150/5
WFW-W
111/10
Oval Invincibles Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 39 runs
MOW-W
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NOS-W
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BIP-W
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LSW-W
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MR-A
107/1
ACOM
106/9
Melbourne Renegades Academy beat Australian Capital Territory by 9 wickets
MS-A
231/4
HHA
227/3
Melbourne Stars Academy beat Hobart Hurricanes Academy by 6 wickets
PS
111/10
PSA
114/8
Perth Scorchers Academy beat Pakistan Shaheens by 2 wickets
BANA
186/6
NEP
154/7
Bangladesh A beat Nepal by 32 runs
CHK
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AS-A
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NTS
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HHA
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PSA
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BANA
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MEMA
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KASS
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The Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) put up 202/4 on the scoreboard after being invited to bat first by the Seattle Orcas. An unbeaten 65-run knock off 39 deliveries from veteran all-rounder Andre Russell powered LAKR to the 200-plus total. Finisher Saif Badar and Rovman Powell also contributed with their 41 and 43* runs off 21 balls, respectively.
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However, a 31-ball-43 from opener Shayan Jahangir set up the chase for the Orcas. Eventually, a blistering 73 runs off 38 balls from United States of America (USA) batter Aaron Jones, compiled with the excellent finishing knock from Hetmyer, saw them defeat the LAKR by five wickets. The strike rate of 162.97 is also the highest in a year for Hetmyer in the 20-over matches across the world. Previously, he also scored 30 runs off 16 balls against the San Francisco Unicorns and a nine-ball-21 cameo against the MI New York.
After struggling to register their first victory in the initial five fixtures, the Orcas have now won two back-to-back matches in the MLC 2025. They will next take on the San Francisco Unicorns on July 2.
Hetmyer endured a tough outing in the IPL 2025. The West Indies batter was retained for a huge amount of INR 11 crore ahead of the league. However, his performance in the latest season has raised questions about his retention for the next edition.
Notably, the southpaw failed to chase reachable targets thrice in the tournament. The RR batter was at the crease in consecutive matches when they needed only nine runs off the last over to win the match against the Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, respectively. But Hetmyer failed to chase the total in both matches. He also could not finish the match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the following fixture, when RR required 45 runs off the last four overs.
After these poor turn of events, the big-hitter’s chances of retaining his place in the RR squad do not seem feasible. However, if the player could continue with this blazing form, the Royals management may use the RTM card to re-buy him at a lower price in the IPL 2026 auction.
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