In the thrilling finale of Major League Cricket's inaugural edition, Mumbai Indians New York emerged victorious by defeating the Seattle Orcas with seven wickets to spare on Monday morning (IST).
Nicholas Pooran was the star of the match, displaying a spectacular unbeaten knock of 137 runs off just 55 balls. His sensational performance, which included an astonishing 13 sixes and 10 fours, led his team to successfully chase down the target of 184 runs with 24 balls remaining.
Notably, Pooran's exceptional batting throughout the tournament made him the leading run-scorer. He also etched his name in the record books by achieving the fastest half-century of the season in just 16 balls during this magnificent inning.
The triumph was even more significant as Pooran had to step up as the captain in the absence of Kieron Pollard, who was sidelined due to an injury. After the match, Pooran expressed his pride in the team's efforts and unity, highlighting how every player contributed to the historic victory.
Having prepared well for the challenging encounter on a good batting wicket, Pooran emphasized the team's belief in themselves and their confidence to overcome pressure situations. He mentioned motivating himself by saying, "You are going to bat like Nicky P," which proved to be a successful mantra as he backed his skills and led the team to glory.
