During West Indies’ third game in the T20 World Cup 2024, an outstanding performance was displayed by Nicholas Pooran. He led his team to score 92 runs in their first six overs against Afghanistan. This marked the highest powerplay score in men’s T20 World Cups.
In the fourth over of the innings, Azmatullah Omarzai leaked 36 runs, with Pooran going on a rampage. This over was also noted as the joint most expensive over in T20Is.
The first ball saw Pooran hitting a six off an outside edge from a length ball outside off stump. The next ball was a no-ball, and Pooran hit a four through midwicket. A wide was then bowled, followed by a perfect yorker that Pooran missed. The next ball resulted in leg byes, followed by a four towards deep backward point.
Pooran then hit two consecutive sixes, one over deep midwicket and the other over the non-striker, punishing Afghanistan’s bowlers for their mistakes. His aggressive batting performance showcased his skill and dominance on the field. Fans can download the app to stay updated on such exciting matches and performances.
Overall, it was an incredible display of power-hitting that left Afghanistan struggling to contain him, leading to a memorable moment in the T20 World Cup.