Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Dasun Shanaka claimed a stunning double hat-trick while representing the Seattle Orcas in their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 clash against the Texas Super Kings. The match was played on Monday, July 6, in Pomona, USA.
Chasing 122, the Super Kings required 15 runs off the final over, with Shanaka entrusted with bowling for the Seattle Orcas. Shubham Ranjane started the over with a boundary before taking a single off the second delivery, reducing the equation to 10 runs needed off the last four balls.
On the third ball, Donovan Ferreira was bowled by a slower delivery. Calvin Savage then departed for a golden duck on the very next ball, hitting it straight to Shimron Hetmyer at long-on. Shanaka completed his hat-trick by dismissing Adam Milne, with wicketkeeper Tim Seifert taking the catch. The Sri Lankan all-rounder then made it four wickets in four balls by removing Amshi de Silva off the final delivery of the innings to complete a remarkable double hat-trick.
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Shanaka conceded just five runs and claimed four wickets in the final over, helping the Seattle Orcas defend 121 and seal a nine-run victory as the Texas Super Kings finished on 112/9 in their 20 overs.
Dasun Shanaka also chipped in with a crucial 16 in the MLC 2026 clash vs Super Kings
Earlier in the match, after being put in to bat, the Seattle Orcas lost their top three of Tim Seifert (7), Shayan Jahangir (3), and Matthew Breetzke (4) cheaply. Shimron Hetmyer (11) and Ali Sheikh (18) also failed to make significant contributions, while skipper Marcus Stoinis departed for seven.
Dasun Shanaka chipped in with 16 off 14 balls, including one four and one six, while Cameron Gannon scored 20. Harmeet Singh and Jasdeep Singh remained unbeaten on 13 each, helping the Seattle Orcas finish on 121/9 in their 20 overs. For the Texas Super Kings, Amshi de Silva was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 3/15 in his four-over spell.
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Edited by Dev Sharma
