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The IPL 2026 season continues to deliver high-octane drama, and the 47th match at the iconic Wankhede Stadium was no exception. On Monday, fans witnessed a colossal showdown between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). While the night ultimately belonged to the home side, the first innings featured a vintage masterclass from one of the most dangerous left-handers in world cricket.
Nicholas Pooran rediscovers his touch hammering three sixes in an over against Will Jacks
Coming into this encounter, Nicholas Pooran had been searching for that elusive rhythm that makes him a nightmare for spinners. He found it in the most emphatic fashion during the first half of the innings. The turning point came in the fifth over, as Pooran decided to dismantle the off-spin of Will Jacks.
The onslaught began on the first ball of the over (4.1). Pooran anticipated a full delivery dipping on off-stump, cleared his front leg with surgical precision, and dispatched the ball deep into the long-on stands. After a brief reprieve where Pooran mistimed a flick for a single, he got back on strike to face a shell-shook Jacks.
The fourth ball (4.4) saw Pooran execute a signature slog sweep over long leg, sending the ball screaming into the crowd. Jacks, visibly rattled, attempted to dart the next ball (4.5) full and outside leg to cramp the batter. However, Pooran was in the zone. He again cleared his front leg, mimicking his previous stroke to ram the ball over fine leg for a third six in the over. This explosive cameo saw Pooran reach his 50 off just 16 balls, eventually finishing with a blistering 63 off 21 deliveries, boasting a staggering strike rate of 300.00.
Here’s the video:
Putting the Wankhede crowd on catch-practice duty 🚀
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MI cruise past LSG with a commanding chase in IPL 2026
Despite Pooran’s fireworks and a solid 44 from Mitchell Marsh that propelled LSG to a daunting 228/5, the Wankhede surface proved to be a paradise for the chasing side. Mumbai Indians approached the target of 229 with a no-fear blueprint, led by a devastating opening partnership.
Ryan Rickelton turned the game on its head, earning Player of the Match honors for a sensational 83 off 32 balls. His innings, laced with 7 fours and 6 sixes, provided the perfect platform for the chase. At the other end, the veteran Rohit Sharma showed he still has the Midas touch, anchoring the innings with a vintage 84 off 44 balls. Together, they shared a 143-run opening stand that effectively sucked the life out of the LSG bowling attack.
While LSG’s Manimaran Siddharth tried to pull things back with two wickets, and Mohammed Shami removed Suryakumar Yadav (12) late in the game, the momentum was irreversible. Naman Dhir’s composed 23* and a finishing touch from Jacks, redeeming himself after his tough over with the ball, saw MI reach 229/4 in just 18.4 overs.
Winning with 8 balls to spare, Mumbai Indians proved why they are a force to be reckoned with at home, while LSG will be left wondering how a total of 228 was chased down with such clinical ease.
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