West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer is a well-known name in Indian Premier League (IPL) where he has been part of Rajasthan Royals since 2022. Before that, he played for Delhi Capitals in 2020 and 2021 season post spending his maiden year with RCB in 2019. The West Indies batter, however, has failed to live up to his reputation in the IPL, scoring just three fifties in last four seasons. Hetmyer has been in top form in USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC) though, scoring three consecutive fifties in last three matches while playing for Seattle Orcas.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-pacer-shamr-joseph-rape-and-sexual-assault-allegation-coach-sammy-wants-process-to-be-followed-1751442697954">WI coach Sammy wants 'process' to be followed in sexual assault allegations against player</a><h2>Hetmyer shines in MLC for Seattle Orcas</h2>&nbsp;The West Indies batter has scored 97, 64 not out and 78 not out in his last three innings, respectively for Seattle Orcas - helping the team win all three matches as well. In total, Hetmyer has played six matches and scored 309 runs at an astonishing average of 103 and excellent strike rate of 220.&nbsp;<h2>Hetmyer is failure in IPL?</h2>&nbsp;Hetmyer batted in 13 games for RR in IPL 2025 but managed to score only 239 runs at an average of 21 and a strike rate of 145 with just one fifty-plus score. In fact, the last time he scored in excess of 300 run in an IPL season was back in 2022 when he managed 314 runs in 15 games at an average of 37 and a strike rate of almost 154. IPL 2022 also remains the only season Hetmyer has scored 300 or more run in a season - his next best is 299 runs in IPL 2023 at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 151.&nbsp;Overall, Hetmyer has played 86 matches in the IPL and has scored 1,482 runs at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 151 with five fifties and a highest of 75.

The West Indies batter has scored 97, 64 not out and 78 not out in his last three innings, respectively for Seattle Orcas - helping the team win all three matches as well. In total, Hetmyer has played six matches and scored 309 runs at an astonishing average of 103 and excellent strike rate of 220.

West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer is a well-known name in Indian Premier League (IPL) where he has been part of Rajasthan Royals since 2022. Before that, he played for Delhi Capitals in 2020 and 2021 season post spending his maiden year with RCB in 2019. The West Indies batter, however, has failed to live up to his reputation in the IPL, scoring just three fifties in last four seasons. Hetmyer has been in top form in USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC) though, scoring three consecutive fifties in last three matches while playing for Seattle Orcas. Also Read - WI coach Sammy wants 'process' to be followed in sexual assault allegations against player Hetmyer shines in MLC for Seattle Orcas The West Indies batter has scored 97, 64 not out and 78 not out in his last three innings, respectively for Seattle Orcas - helping the team win all three matches as well. In total, Hetmyer has played six matches and scored 309 runs at an astonishing average of 103 and excellent strike rate of 220. Hetmyer is failure in IPL? Hetmyer batted in 13 games for RR in IPL 2025 but managed to score only 239 runs at an average of 21 and a strike rate of 145 with just one fifty-plus score. In fact, the last time he scored in excess of 300 run in an IPL season was back in 2022 when he managed 314 runs in 15 games at an average of 37 and a strike rate of almost 154. IPL 2022 also remains the only season Hetmyer has scored 300 or more run in a season - his next best is 299 runs in IPL 2023 at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 151. Overall, Hetmyer has played 86 matches in the IPL and has scored 1,482 runs at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 151 with five fifties and a highest of 75.

The West Indies batter has scored 97, 64 not out and 78 not out in his last three innings, respectively for Seattle Orcas - helping the team win all three matches in MLC. In total, Hetmyer has played 6 matches and scored 309 runs at an average of 103 and excellent strike rate of 220.

Failure in IPL, shining elsewhere? RR's West Indies player hits three consecutive 50s in USA's MLC

USA captain Monank Patel made headlines on Thursday (Jun 19) with a stunning knock in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season. Playing for MI New York at Oakland Coliseum in California, Monank scored the highest individual score by a USA batter (93 runs) in MLC history, surpassing the previous record held by San Francisco Unicorns skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/corey-anderson">Corey Anderson</a>. Anderson had scored an unbeaten 91 in the league's inaugural edition, but Monank went a step further with a match-winning performance to etch his name in the MLC record books.Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-victim-of-jasprit-bumrah-greater-yorker-ollie-pope-outlines-plan-against-indian-quick-leeds-test-1750313576081">Victim of Bumrah’s ‘greatest yorker’, England batter Ollie Pope outlines plan against Indian quick in Test series</a>But a question might arise in everyone's mind. Who is Monak Patel?Born in India, Monank Patel’s journey to the USA national team is inspirational. He was introduced to cricket by his father, Dilip Patel, a former wicketkeeper-batter who played district-level cricket in Gujarat.Monank followed the footsteps of his father and showed early promise by leading the Anand district U-15 side at just 13. He scored back-to-back big hundreds: 144 and 166 against teams from Surat and Bharuch. His talent caught the attention of Anshuman Gaekwad, the then head coach at the Gujarat Cricket Association, who brought him into the age-group circuit.Monank decided to move to the United States in 2014 and steadily climbed the ranks in domestic cricket. By 2018, he was part of the USA national team and made his T20 international debut in 2019 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai.Since then, he's been a key figure in American cricket's rise.Monak wins it for MI New YorkIn the match against the Seattle Orcas, Monank’s brilliant innings helped MI New York chase down a huge total of 201 with an over to spare. While Kyle Mayers had earlier powered Seattle to 200 with an explosive innings of 88. Monank’s explosive batting laid the foundation for the chase. Michael Bracewell supported him well, scoring an unbeaten 50 off 35 balls, while skipper Kieron Pollard also contributed with a quick 26 off 10 deliveries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Playing for MI New York at Oakland Coliseum in California, Monank scored the highest individual score by a USA batter in MLC history, surpassing the previous record held by San Francisco Unicorns skipper Corey Anderson.

USA captain Monank Patel made headlines on Thursday (Jun 19) with a stunning knock in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season. Playing for MI New York at Oakland Coliseum in California, Monank scored the highest individual score by a USA batter (93 runs) in MLC history, surpassing the previous record held by San Francisco Unicorns skipper Corey Anderson. Anderson had scored an unbeaten 91 in the league's inaugural edition, but Monank went a step further with a match-winning performance to etch his name in the MLC record books. Also Read | Victim of Bumrah’s ‘greatest yorker’, England batter Ollie Pope outlines plan against Indian quick in Test series But a question might arise in everyone's mind. Who is Monak Patel? Born in India, Monank Patel’s journey to the USA national team is inspirational. He was introduced to cricket by his father, Dilip Patel, a former wicketkeeper-batter who played district-level cricket in Gujarat. Monank followed the footsteps of his father and showed early promise by leading the Anand district U-15 side at just 13. He scored back-to-back big hundreds: 144 and 166 against teams from Surat and Bharuch. His talent caught the attention of Anshuman Gaekwad, the then head coach at the Gujarat Cricket Association, who brought him into the age-group circuit. Monank decided to move to the United States in 2014 and steadily climbed the ranks in domestic cricket. By 2018, he was part of the USA national team and made his T20 international debut in 2019 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai. Since then, he's been a key figure in American cricket's rise. Monak wins it for MI New York In the match against the Seattle Orcas, Monank’s brilliant innings helped MI New York chase down a huge total of 201 with an over to spare. While Kyle Mayers had earlier powered Seattle to 200 with an explosive innings of 88. Monank’s explosive batting laid the foundation for the chase. Michael Bracewell supported him well, scoring an unbeaten 50 off 35 balls, while skipper Kieron Pollard also contributed with a quick 26 off 10 deliveries.

Playing for MI New York at Oakland Coliseum in California, Monank scored the highest individual score by a USA batter in MLC history, surpassing the previous record held by San Francisco Unicorns skipper Corey Anderson.

MI New York batter Monank Patel smashes MLC record, scripts history in win over Seattle Orcas

19 massive sixes, 150 off 49 balls and much more. New Zealand opener Finn Allen was in some mood on Friday (June 13) during the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) first game of the season between the San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom. The right-handed batter broke plenty of records in his standout inning that launched the third edition of this America-based T20 league. His innings also propelled Unicorns to 269 for five – the highest team total in the tournament history.&nbsp;Batting first after losing the toss, Allen went berserk from the word go. Whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground for fun, the Kiwi opener reminded everyone of Brendon McCullum’s famous IPL outing 18 years ago, wherein his 158 changed the dynamics of T20 cricket and the tournament's fate forever.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-third-highest-run-chase-netherlands-script-odi-history-by-chasing-370-against-scotland-max-odowd-1749790151410">Netherlands script ODI history by chasing 370 against Scotland in run-fest</a> &nbsp;Returning to the game, Allen looked in no mood to stop. He smashed sixes to almost everyone and everywhere, cheering the limited crowd in attendance for the season opener. Although Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Hassan Khan contributed with handy 30s later on, Allen stood out till the end, completing 19 sixes – a world record in T20 cricket. His tally saw him surpass the format’s legend Chris Gayle and Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan (both tied at 18 sixes) for most sixes hit by a player in a T20 match.<h3>Most sixes hit in a T20 game – &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Finn Allen – 19 sixes against Washington Freedom, 2025</li><li>Chris Gayle – 18 sixes against Dhaka Dynamites in 2017</li><li>Sahil Chauhan – 18 sixes against Cyprus in 2024</li><li>Chris Gayle – 17 sixes against Pune Warriors in 2013</li><li>Punit Bisht – 17 sixes against Mizoram in 2021 &nbsp;</li></ul>Not only did he smash MLC’s fastest hundred and the quickest by a New Zealander (34 balls) across all T20s, but Allen also completed the quickest 150 in the format's history, tearing record books. &nbsp;Allen’s 151 is also the highest individual score in MLC history, surpassing Nicholas Pooran’s 137* two years ago.&nbsp;<h3>Unicorns win &nbsp;</h3>Defending 270, Unicorns got off to a dizzy start, conceding 80 runs inside the first six overs.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, from there on, they triggered a collapse, with Washington Freedom getting all out on 146, conceding the game by a massive 123 runs.

MLC 2025: 151 runs in 51 balls, 19 sixes and more, Finn Allen tears record books

19 massive sixes, 150 off 49 balls and much more. New Zealand opener Finn Allen was in some mood on Friday (June 13) during the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) first game of the season between the San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom. The right-handed batter broke plenty of records in his standout inning that launched the third edition of this America-based T20 league. His innings also propelled Unicorns to 269 for five – the highest team total in the tournament history. Batting first after losing the toss, Allen went berserk from the word go. Whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground for fun, the Kiwi opener reminded everyone of Brendon McCullum’s famous IPL outing 18 years ago, wherein his 158 changed the dynamics of T20 cricket and the tournament's fate forever. Also read | Netherlands script ODI history by chasing 370 against Scotland in run-fest Returning to the game, Allen looked in no mood to stop. He smashed sixes to almost everyone and everywhere, cheering the limited crowd in attendance for the season opener. Although Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Hassan Khan contributed with handy 30s later on, Allen stood out till the end, completing 19 sixes – a world record in T20 cricket. His tally saw him surpass the format’s legend Chris Gayle and Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan (both tied at 18 sixes) for most sixes hit by a player in a T20 match. Most sixes hit in a T20 game – Finn Allen – 19 sixes against Washington Freedom, 2025 Chris Gayle – 18 sixes against Dhaka Dynamites in 2017 Sahil Chauhan – 18 sixes against Cyprus in 2024 Chris Gayle – 17 sixes against Pune Warriors in 2013 Punit Bisht – 17 sixes against Mizoram in 2021 Not only did he smash MLC’s fastest hundred and the quickest by a New Zealander (34 balls) across all T20s, but Allen also completed the quickest 150 in the format's history, tearing record books. Allen’s 151 is also the highest individual score in MLC history, surpassing Nicholas Pooran’s 137* two years ago. Unicorns win Defending 270, Unicorns got off to a dizzy start, conceding 80 runs inside the first six overs. However, from there on, they triggered a collapse, with Washington Freedom getting all out on 146, conceding the game by a massive 123 runs.

The New Zealand opener broke plenty of records in his standout inning that launched the third edition of this America-based T20 league.

MLC 2025: 151 runs in 51 balls, including 19 sixes! Finn Allen tears record books in season opener

USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to be back for the third season from June 13 and the six franchises have named their captains for the MLC 2025 edition. The names are, as expected, some of the famous players in international cricket. There's one interesting name through - Corey Anderson - the San Francisco Unicorns skipper - the only 'local' captain in the league.Interestingly enough, Anderson, tagged as the only local captain in MLC 2025, is actually from New Zealand and had represented the Blackcaps before switching allegiance to the USA in 2021. He played 2024 T20 World Cup for the USA as well.He took over the captaincy from Aaron Finch who had led the Unicorns in inaugural MLC season in 2023. Under Anderson's leadership, the Unicorns finished as runners up in MLC 2024 after losing to Washington Freedom in the final.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-most-underrated-ipl-player-the-batter-has-five-titles-same-as-dhoni-and-hardik-but-never-played-for-india-1749630192996">Most underrated IPL player? The batter has won five titles - same as Dhoni and Hardik - but never played for India</a>Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades. His record, however, was subsequently broken in 2015 by AB de Villiers.Among other players who are leading a side in the MLC 2025 are:Faf du Plessis for Texas Super Kings - a sister franchise of IPL's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for which Faf has played from 2012-15 and 2018-21.Sunil Narine (expected) for Los Angeles Knight Riders - a sister franchise of IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for whom Narine has been an integral part since 2012 and has won three titles as well.Nicholas Pooran for MI New York - a sister franchise for IPL's Mumbai Indians (MI) - the decision comes days after Pooran announced shock retirement from international cricket at 29. As for his MI connection, he has been associated with the franchise for long now and also leads their another sister team - MI Emirates - in UAE-based ILT20.As for the last two teams of the tournament - Washington Freedom - Aussie Glenn Maxwell, who also announced his retirement a few days ago, has been named the captain. Seattle Orcas, meanwhile, will be led by South African Heinrich Klaasen - another recent retire from international cricket.

Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades.

USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC) is set to be back for the third season from June 13 and the six franchises have named their captains for the MLC 2025 edition. The names are, as expected, some of the famous players in international cricket. There's one interesting name through - Corey Anderson - the San Francisco Unicorns skipper - the only 'local' captain in the league. Interestingly enough, Anderson, tagged as the only local captain in MLC 2025, is actually from New Zealand and had represented the Blackcaps before switching allegiance to the USA in 2021. He played 2024 T20 World Cup for the USA as well. He took over the captaincy from Aaron Finch who had led the Unicorns in inaugural MLC season in 2023. Under Anderson's leadership, the Unicorns finished as runners up in MLC 2024 after losing to Washington Freedom in the final. Also Read - Most underrated IPL player? The batter has won five titles - same as Dhoni and Hardik - but never played for India Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades. His record, however, was subsequently broken in 2015 by AB de Villiers. Among other players who are leading a side in the MLC 2025 are: Faf du Plessis for Texas Super Kings - a sister franchise of IPL's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for which Faf has played from 2012-15 and 2018-21. Sunil Narine (expected) for Los Angeles Knight Riders - a sister franchise of IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for whom Narine has been an integral part since 2012 and has won three titles as well. Nicholas Pooran for MI New York - a sister franchise for IPL's Mumbai Indians (MI) - the decision comes days after Pooran announced shock retirement from international cricket at 29. As for his MI connection, he has been associated with the franchise for long now and also leads their another sister team - MI Emirates - in UAE-based ILT20. As for the last two teams of the tournament - Washington Freedom - Aussie Glenn Maxwell, who also announced his retirement a few days ago, has been named the captain. Seattle Orcas, meanwhile, will be led by South African Heinrich Klaasen - another recent retire from international cricket.

Anderson is best known for hitting a 36-ball hundred on New Year's Day in 2014 and rewriting the record for fastest ODI hundred which was held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for nearly two decades.

Three recent retirees and a 'local' from New Zealand - Meet captains of USA's Major League Cricket 2025 season

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Failure in IPL, shining elsewhere? RR's West Indies player hits three consecutive 50s in USA's MLC

MI NY's Patel smashes MLC record, scripts history in win over Seattle Orcas

MLC 2025: 151 runs in 51 balls, 19 sixes and more, Finn Allen tears record books

Three recent retirees and a 'local' from New Zealand - Meet captains of USA's Major League Cricket 2025 season