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Du Plessis' Unbeaten 113 Drives Texas Super Kings to MLC Season‑Opening Win

The 41‑year‑old's knock pushed him past 1,000 MLC runs and highlighted the league's pull for established international players.

Overview

  • Texas Super Kings chased 221 to beat Seattle Orcas by six wickets in the Major League Cricket opener, a match reported on Friday.
  • Seattle posted 220 for 2 after openers Tim Seifert (104) and Shayan Jahangir (78) put on a reported 191‑run opening stand for the Orcas.
  • Faf du Plessis remained unbeaten on 113 off 52 balls, reached his hundred in 45 deliveries, and carried Texas through a late, aggressive chase.
  • Reports credit the innings with making du Plessis the first player to pass 1,000 MLC runs and describe the knock as his ninth T20 century.
  • The game underlined MLC's growing profile by showing veteran stars can change matches and suggested the league could continue to attract high‑profile players who now play outside the IPL.