LSG Star Nicholas Pooran Blasts Five Sixes to Power MI Cape Town to Dramatic SA20 Victory
Lucknow Super Giants powerhouse Nicholas Pooran delivered a spectacular display of power-hitting to guide MI Cape Town to a dramatic four-wicket victory over Joburg Super Kings in Match 15 of the SA20 2025-26 season, decided by the DLS method.
Chasing a revised target of 128, MI Cape Town struggled to maintain momentum until Pooran arrived at the crease. The West Indies dynamo smashed five massive sixes in a thrill-a-ball 33, providing the necessary acceleration despite consistent drizzle and delays. His aggressive knock rewarded the Newlands crowd and put the home side back on track for their first victory of the competition.
Although Pooran eventually fell attempting another boundary, his explosive start set the stage for Rassie van der Dussen and Jason Smith to close out the chase with four balls remaining. This crucial win provides MI Cape Town with much-needed points and highlights Pooran's match-winning ability in franchise cricket.
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“The Newlands faithful have been waiting patiently for Nicholas Pooran to explode and the West Indies dynamo delivered a power-hitting show of the highest calibre. Pooran smashed five sixes in a thrill-a-ball 33 that rewarded the crowd that had waited patiently despite the consistent drizzle.”
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| Select | Rank | Player | Team | six-hitters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lucknow Super Giants | 40 sixes | ||
#2 | Punjab Kings | 39 sixes | ||
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 38 sixes | ||
| #4 | Punjab Kings | 30 sixes | ||
| #5 | Rajasthan Royals | 28 sixes |
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“The Newlands faithful have been waiting patiently for Nicholas Pooran to explode and the West Indies dynamo delivered a power-hitting show of the highest calibre. Pooran smashed five sixes in a thrill-a-ball 33 that rewarded the crowd that had waited patiently despite the consistent drizzle.”
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