West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran maintained his position as the leading run-scorer in the ongoing T20 World Cup, following the Super Eight match between India and Afghanistan in Barbados. He is the only batter to have crossed the 200-run mark in the tournament. Other top performers include Andries Gous, Rahmanullag Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Marcus Stoinis.
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 83 off 52 balls propelled West Indies to a dominant 104-run victory over Afghanistan in their final Group C match of the T20 World Cup. His innings, punctuated by five sixes and eight fours, laid the foundation for a huge total that proved too much for Afghanistan to chase. Meanwhile, Obed McCoy’s impressive 3-wicket haul helped restrict Afghanistan’s chase.
The West Indies smashed a new record for the highest team total in the T20 World Cup 2024, scoring 218/5 against Afghanistan in their Group C encounter. Nicholas Pooran’s impressive innings led the Windies to surpass the previous record of 201 set by Australia and Sri Lanka.
West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran smashed a record-breaking 98 runs against Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup, surpassing the previous highest individual score. His performance helped West Indies post a formidable total and secure a crucial win.
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, now mentoring the Kolkata Knight Riders, orchestrated a strategic move against his former franchise, the Lucknow Super Giants, during their IPL encounter. After Andre Russell claimed the crucial wicket of Nicholas Pooran, leading to Lucknow’s collapse, Gambhir sent a tactical message to Kolkata skipper Shreyas Iyer through a reserve player. Gambhir’s shrewd maneuver, coupled with impressive performances from Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Harshit Rana, earned Kolkata a resounding triumph, propelling them to the top of the IPL 2024 standings.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has praised Lucknow Super Giants wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran as the ‘cleanest hitter in the world’ following his cameo in a stunning chase of 211 against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Pooran’s 15-ball 34, along with Marcus Stoinis’ maiden century, helped LSG pull off the highest run chase at the venue. Hayden believes that Pooran’s wide range of shots makes him a formidable batter against both pace and spin, and suggests that he could be moved up the order to bat longer, as he does for the West Indies in international cricket.
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Lucknow Super Giants’ all-rounder Marcus Stoinis exploded against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday, April 23. Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Stoinis amassed an astonishing 124* off just 63 deliveries, guiding his team to a resounding victory and securing a double over CSK in the group stage. Despite conceding 49 runs off his four overs and witnessing CSK amass 210 runs in the first innings, Stoinis channeled his frustration into an electrifying batting performance. Promoted to the No. 3 position, he neutralized Ruturaj Gaikwad’s first-innings century with an exceptional knock. In the post-match interview, Stoinis praised his teammates Deepak Hooda and Nicholas Pooran for their significant contributions during the chase. Hooda remained unbeaten on 17 off just six balls, while Pooran contributed a quick-fire 34 off 15 deliveries. Together, they aided Stoinis in scripting the highest successful run-chase at Chepauk.
Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role in Lucknow Super Giants’ record-breaking run chase as they stunned Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. Faced with a daunting target of 211, Super Giants pulled off the highest successful chase at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, thanks to Marcus Stoinis’ unbeaten 124 and Pooran’s blistering 34. Stoinis’ innings, which included 13 fours and six sixes, was the highest ever individual score in an IPL run chase. Pooran’s knock was also crucial, as he helped rebuild the innings with a 70-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Stoinis. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad had earlier smashed an unbeaten 108 for CSK, who posted 210 for four off their 20 overs. Despite losing early wickets, Super Giants reached their target with three balls to spare, thanks to Stoinis’ heroics and Pooran’s significant contribution.
