Shimron Hetmyer is a fearless left-handed top-order batsman from Guyana, known for his powerful batting style in T20 cricket. In Major League Cricket (MLC), Hetmyer continues to bring his aggressive batting prowess, leveraging his experience from international T20s and franchise leagues.
Shimron Hetmyer in MLC 2025
Hetmyer has delivered three consecutive match-winning performances for the Seattle Orcas in the 2025 MLC season, establishing himself as the team’s key finisher and one of the tournament’s standout players.
In their latest match, Hetmyer scored an unbeaten 78 off 37 balls, including four fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 210.81, to guide the Orcas to a four-wicket victory over the San Francisco Unicorns at Lauderhill, Florida. Seattle was in deep trouble at 56 for 4 when Hetmyer arrived at the crease, but he anchored crucial partnerships and accelerated the chase, reaching his half-century in just 23 balls. After that, he finished with a massive six and a couple of runs, securing the win with three balls left.
This victory marked the third straight last-over win for Seattle, with Hetmyer playing the decisive role in each chase:
In the previous two matches, he scored 97 off 40 balls* and 64 off 26 balls*, both unbeaten innings that also came in successful run chases finished in the final over.
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His consistency and composure under pressure have turned around the Orcas’ season, helping them recover from five straight losses to now being in contention for a playoff spot.
Shimron Heytmer Records in T20s
- Unique T20 Record: In January 2025, Hetmyer set a T20 cricket record by hitting 11 sixes without a single four in a 39-ball 91, the first time any batter has hit more than 10 sixes in an innings without a boundary four in T20 history.
- Youngest CPL Centurion: He became the youngest batsman to score a century in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2018.
Hetmyer attributes his form to a clear mindset and a focus on playing his natural attacking game, while also adapting to hit more on the offside rather than just the leg side. His performances have been central to Seattle’s resurgence and have made him a leading figure in the tournament so far.
What is Major Cricket League (MLC)?
Major League Cricket (MLC) is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league based in the United States. It was founded in 2023 and is organized by American Cricket Enterprises (ACE), with sanctioning from USA Cricket.
