Men's Hundred: Nicholas Pooran hammers 113-meter maximum in NS's win
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West Indies dasher Nicholas Pooran starred in Northern Superchargers' seven-wicket win over Manchester Originals in the 2024 Men's Hundred. Pooran smashed a 33-ball 66* as the Superchargers chased down 153 in 97 balls. They were down to 29/2, with Ben Stokes retiring hurt. However, Pooran powered NS to an incredible win while also hammering a 113-meter maximum. Here are the key stats.
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6️⃣6️⃣ off 3️⃣3️⃣ featuring EIGHT sixes - including a massive 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ meter maximum! 🤯
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Pooran powers NS to victory
Manchester Originals racked up 152/7 in 100 balls after the Superchargers elected to bat. Phil Salt led from the front with a 28-ball 61, while Mitchell Santner took three wickets for NS. MO reduced NS to 29/2 after they consumed 36 balls. However, Pooran came out all guns blazing. He smacked 8 sixes in his 33-ball 66* as NS won by seven wickets.