Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 witnessed an absolute classic as MI New York, powered by a breathtaking century from Nicholas Pooran, pulled off the highest successful run chase in the tournament's history, defeating the San Francisco Unicorns in a thriller.The stage was set for an epic encounter after the San Francisco Unicorns, batting first, posted a mammoth total of 215/5. The architect of their innings was Shimron Hetmyer, who played a sensational, unbeaten knock of 91 runs from just 44 balls. Hetmyer's explosive batting put the Unicorns in a commanding position, leaving MI New York with a mountain to climb.But what followed was a one-man demolition job. MI New York's captain, Nicholas Pooran, came to the crease and unleashed a batting masterclass that will be remembered for years to come. In a stunning display of power-hitting, Pooran single-handedly dismantled the Unicorns' bowling attack, smashing an incredible unbeaten 108 from just 49 deliveries. His innings was decorated with a staggering 12 sixes and 4 fours.While Hetmyer's innings was heroic, Pooran's was simply sublime. He guided his team through the monumental chase with incredible composure and aggression. MI New York reached the target with four balls to spare, etching their name in the MLC record books.The match was a perfect showcase of T20 cricket at its most thrilling—a tale of two spectacular innings, where Nicholas Pooran's match-winning century ultimately eclipsed a brilliant effort from his West Indian compatriot, Shimron Hetmyer.
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