Nicholas Pooran: How ‘sensational’ Nicholas Pooran lit up the Major League Cricket final | Cricket News – Times of India

Pooran’s remarkable performance with the bat was the highlight of the match. Coming in at No.3, he single-handedly demolished the Seattle Orcas‘ bowling attack, hitting an unbeaten 137 off just 55 balls. It was an absolute carnage as Pooran unleashed a breathtaking display of power-hitting, blasting 13 sixes and 10 fours.

Seattle Orcas had set a competitive target of 184 runs, but Pooran’s brilliance made the chase look effortless for MI New York. He led from the front and took charge of the game, reaching his half-century in just 16 balls and his century in just 40 deliveries. The Seattle Orcas bowlers were left helpless as Pooran ruthlessly punished any loose delivery that came his way.
This victory added another feather to the cap of the Mumbai Indians franchise, as MI New York became the champions of the inaugural Major League Cricket season. The team’s impressive performance throughout the tournament, led by Pooran’s exceptional captaincy and batting prowess, made them the deserving winners.

Pooran’s stunning century will be remembered as one of the greatest innings in the history of Major League Cricket.
On Monday, the Grand Prairie Stadium witnessed a spectacle as Pooran’s innings showcased his tremendous talent and ability. The ground seemed too small and the bowling too easy for the MI New York captain, as he effortlessly demolished any ball that came his way.