In an electrifying final match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 on July 31, Nicholas Pooran, the captain of MI New York, delivered a breathtaking match-winning performance, leading his team to victory against the Seattle Orcas. Pooran’s sensational innings of 137 runs off just 55 balls made the 184-run chase seem like a walk in the park. His extraordinary batting display secured the championship for MI New York and earned him multiple records in the tournament.
Nicholas Pooran’s innings began in a blaze of glory as he bludgeoned a lightning-fast half-century in just 16 balls, making it the fastest fifty in the history of the Major League Cricket tournament. His aggressive approach set the tone for the rest of the chase, and he continued to dismantle the Seattle Orcas’ bowling attack with relentless power hitting.
With Pooran leading the charge, MI New York chased the target of 184 runs in just 16 overs, a testament to the sheer dominance of his batting display. Pooran’s explosive hitting left the opposition bowlers with no answers as he single-handedly dismantled their hopes of victory.
Nicholas Pooran’s outstanding performances throughout the tournament earned him the title of the highest run-scorer, accumulating 388 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of 64.47 and a staggering strike rate of 167. His aggressive style of play also saw him top the charts as the player with the most sixes in the tournament, smashing an incredible 34 sixes in just eight matches.
Pooran etched his name in history with the highest individual score of 137 runs in this high-stakes final match, a feat that will be remembered for years to come. His masterful innings displayed skill, power, and determination, leaving the crowd and cricket enthusiasts in awe of his talent.
While Pooran’s heroics rightly took center stage, Dewald Brevis and Tim David contributed with 20 and 10 runs, respectively, ensuring that MI New York crossed the finish line comfortably.
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Pooran’s leadership as the captain also played a pivotal role in guiding the team to victory. With Kieron Pollard sidelined due to injury, Pooran led from the front, inspiring his teammates to perform at their best.
Under the leadership of Nicholas Pooran, MI New York became the inaugural champions of Major League Cricket 2023. His exceptional captaincy and match-winning performances throughout the tournament played a crucial role in securing the prestigious title for the team.
Brief Scorecard:-
Seattle Orcas: 183/9 (20 Overs)
Quinton de Kock 87 (52), Shubham Ranjane 29 (16);
Rashid Khan 3-9 (4), Trent Boult 3-34 (4)
MI New York: 184/3 (16 Overs)
Nicholas Pooran 137 (55)*, Dewald Brevis 20 (18);
Imad Wasim 1/14 (2), Wayne Parnell 1/22 (2)
MI New York won by 7 Wickets
