In the third game of the T20 World Cup 2024, West Indies scored a staggering 92 runs in their first six overs against Afghanistan. This was the highest powerplay score in men’s T20 World Cups. The fourth over of the innings saw Azmatullah Omarzai leak 36 runs, with Nicholas Pooran going on a rampage. This over was also noted as the joint most expensive over in T20Is.
Pooran’s aggressive batting performance showcased his skill and dominance on the field. The first ball saw him hitting a six off an outside edge from a length ball outside off stump. The next ball was a no-ball, and he hit a four through midwicket. A wide was then bowled, followed by a perfect yorker that he missed. The next ball resulted in leg byes, followed by a four towards deep backward point. Pooran then hit two consecutive sixes, one over deep midwicket and the other over the non-striker, punishing Afghanistan’s bowlers.
Overall, Pooran’s incredible display of power-hitting left the opposition struggling to contain him, leading to a memorable moment in the T20 World Cup. Fans can download the app to stay updated on such exciting matches and performances.