Nicholas Pooran has established himself as one of the most powerful hitters in modern cricket. His ability to score quickly and powerfully has made him a standout player in franchise leagues around the world. Recently, during the fourth game in ILT20 2025 season, Pooran showed his extraordinary talent, leading MI Emirates against Capital cities of Dubai with brilliant innings that amazed fans and opponents alike.
Nicholas Pooran’s fiery start for MI Emirates
In a thrilling display of batting prowess, Pooran scored 59 runs off just 29 balls, demonstrating his aggressive style and innovative shooting. The match, held on January 14, saw Pooran’s explosive performance ignite the MI Emirates innings as they amassed a staggering total of 187 runs in the allotted overs. His innings was characterized by outstanding hitting, particularly during the 15th over Olly Stonewhere he hit three consecutive sixes that took him to his fifty.
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Pooran hits a hat-trick of sixes against Olly Stone
Pooran’s hat-trick of sixes was the highlight of the match. The first six was a stunning sloop over fine leg that left the spectators breathless. The second delivery was a length ball that Pooran somehow managed to send over third man, showing his incredible hand-eye coordination and timing. Finally, he delivered another powerful shot, taking a full shot over fine leg for another maximum. This sequence not only highlighted his ability to manipulate the pitch but also illustrated his confidence at the crease.
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Pooran’s impact on the game
Despite losing his wicket on the fourth ball of the over, Pooran’s contribution was invaluable. His aggressive batting set the tone for MI Emirates, allowing them to build momentum and pressure on Dubai Capitals. Next to him, Tom Banton also made a significant impact with a well played 74 runs off 52 balls. Kieron Pollard he also added valuable runs, contributing 22 runs off 19 balls. Together they formed a formidable batting line-up that proved too much of a challenge for their opponents.
With Pooran at the helm, MI Emirates have shown their potential to be serious contenders in this season’s ILT20. His ability to score quickly not only boosts team morale, but also puts tremendous pressure on opposing pitchers. As Dubai Capitals prepare for their next challenge, they will have to come up with strategies to counter players like Pooran who can change the course of the game in mere overs.
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