In a thrilling encounter between the Los Angeles Knight Riders and the Seattle Orcas in the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament, wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock showcased his exceptional batting prowess with a series of innovative shots that left the opposition bowl??ers and spectators i?n awe.

Quinton de Kock’s innovation supremacy

The first instance of De Kock’s brilliance came on the first delivery of the 13th over, bowled by LA Knight Riders’ pacer Ali Khan. Anticipating the len?gth of the de?livery, De Kock premeditated his shot and executed a magnificent reverse scoop, sending the ball soaring over the third-man region for a maximum. As the ball sailed over the boundary, Ali could only applaud the sheer audacity and skill of the shot.

Here’s the video

Innovation, delivered ✔️

Those reverse scoops by QdK 😍#SeattleOrcas #AmericasFavoriteCricketTeam #MLC2024 #AFCT pic.twitter.com/fa4e7p3GTh

— Seattle Orcas (@MLCSeattleOrcas) July 10, 2024

The very next delivery, which was the third ball of the over, saw De Kock? once again display his unorthodox batting repertoire. Ali, attempting to adjust his length, delivered a low full toss from around the wicket. Without hesitation??, De Kock brought out the reverse scoop once more, this time the ball almost reaching the third-man fence for a boundary.

These two innovative shots from De Kock’s bat not only entertained the crowd but also highlighted his ability to read the game and execute shots that caught the bowlers off guard. The reverse scoop, a high-risk, high-reward shot, requires immense skill and confidence, and De Kock’s mastery of it was on full display during this crucial MLC 2024 encounter.

Also READ: Faf du Plessis roars back into form with a stun??ning century in MLC 2024 | TSK vs WF

Match summary

The Seattle Orcas, led by Ryan Rickelton’s heroics, managed to follow the challenging target set by the Knight Riders. The match ultimately went down to the wire, with the Orcas emerging victor??ious in a closely contested affair. Though there wasn’t much tension gripping the fans as there were confident and set batters on both ends with Rickelton smashing a century and De Kock’s steady fifty.

De Kock’s performance in this MLC 2024 clash between the LA Knight Riders and Seattle Orcas once again underscored his reputation as one of the most dynamic and versatile batters in the game. His ability to adapt to the situation and execute unorthodox shots with precision left the opposition bowlers and the cricketing world in awe, setting the stage for an enthralling remainder of the tournament.

Also READ: MLC 2024 [WATCH]: Andre Russell smokes gigantic 107m six off Haris Rauf in SFU vs LAKR game

For latest cricket news & updates, visit betvisa68.com.

In a thrilling encounter at Church Street Park, Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) registered a two-wicket victory over Seattle Orcas (SEO) at?? the Major Leagu??e Cricket (MLC) 2023 tournament.

Having won the toss, LAKR elected to bowl first. The Orcas put up a competitive total of 170/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Shehan Jayasuriya‘s impressive knock of 60 runs off 45 deliveries, including 7 fours and 1 six, was the standout performance for the Orcas. Nauman Anwar (32 runs off 20) and Heinrich Klaasen (25 runs off 13) also contributed to their team’s score. Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson were the pick of the bowlers for LAKR, t?akin??g 2 wickets each.

In response, the Knight Riders faced an early hiccup, losing some quick wickets. However, Rilee Rossouw played a breathtaking knock, smashing an unbeaten 78 off just 38 deliveries, including 3 fours and 7 sixes. His aggressive batting kept LAKR in the hunt for victory. Andre Russell‘s valuable contribution of 37 runs off 29 balls helped the team inch closer to the target. Despite some late wickets falling, ??LAKR managed to chase down the?? total in a nail-biting finish, reaching 175/8 in 19.1 overs.

For the Orcas, Cameron Gannon was the standout bowler, scalping 3 wickets for? jus??t 13 runs in his 4-over spell.

Rossouw was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ for his scintillating knock.

“I thought we put in a complete performance today and luckily for me it came off. The previous game, the wicket was playing up and down and a bit slow. It’s not something we’re used to playing around the world but we had to adapt,” said Rossouw in the post-match presentation.

Man of the moment, HE IS HIM! 😎🔥#LAKRvSO #LAKR #LosAngeles #WeAreLAKR #MLC23 #RileeRossouw @Rileerr pic.twitter.com/HpgX2uy6Ar

— Los Angeles Knight Riders (@LA_KnightRiders) July 23, 2023

With this win, the Knight Riders ended their MLC 2023 ??journey with confidence, while the Orcas will look to regroup and bounce back in their last fixture.

For latest cricket news & updates, visit betvisa68.com.

The Church Street Park in Morrisville is all set to see an exciting contest as the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) takes on the Seattle Orcas (SEO) in the 12th match of the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023 on July 23 at 12:30 pm local time/ 10:30 pm IST.

Wayne Parnell’s leadership has propelled the Orcas into the playoffs with an impressive record. With three wins in as many games, they currently dominate the table?? with six points and a net run rate of +1.254. Despite their assured place in the playoffs, the Orcas still have th?e opportunity to further enhance their position in the upcoming two matches.

On the other hand, the Knight Riders have experienced a disappointing campaign, already facing elimination from the tournament. With four losses in the T20 competition, Sunil Narine and his team has failed to live up to? expectations and have struggled to find their form.

Pitch report

The pitch at Church Str??eet Park is anticipat??ed to offer a balanced playing field, favouring both batsmen and bowlers equally. Recent matches have indicated that the pacers could hold sway, as they have shown considerable success in all phases of the game on this surface.

Probable playing XIs

Los Angeles Knight Riders: Jason Roy, Unmukt Chand, Nitish Kumar, Rilee Rossouw, Jaskaran ??????????????????????????Malhotra (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (c), Adam Zampa, Corne Dry, Ali Khan, Spencer Johnson

Seattle Orcas: Quinton de Kock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Shehan Jayasuriya, Heinrich Klaase??n, Dasun Shanaka, Imad Wasim, Shubham Ranjane, Cameron Gannon, Wayn?e Parnell (c), Harmeet Singh, Andrew Tye

Dream11 Prediction

• Wicketkeeper: Q de Kock, H Klaasen
• Batters: J Roy, Nitish Kumar, R Rossouw,
• All-rounders: A Russell (vc), S Narine, I Wasim
• Bowlers: A Zampa, W Parnell (c), A Tye

Squads

Seattle Orcas: Quinton de Kock (wk), Nauman Anwar, Heinrich Klaasen, Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shubham Ranjane, Imad Wasim, Cameron Gannon, Wayne Parnell (c), Harmeet Singh, Andrew Tye, Shimron Hetmyer, Hayden Walsh, Angelo Perera, Dwaine Pretorius, Nisarg P??atel, Phani Simhadri, Matthew Tromp, Aaron Jones

Los Angeles Knight Riders: Jason Roy, Unmukt Chand, Nitish Kumar, Rilee Rossouw, Jaskaran Malhotra (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (??c), Corne Dry, Adam Zampa, Ali Khan, Spencer J?ohnson, Martin Guptill, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Lockie Ferguson, Saif Badar, Gajanand Singh, Bhaskar Yadram, Ali Sheikh.

For latest cricket news & updates, visit betvisa68.com.