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  • T20 World Cup 2024: Nicholas Pooran’s Thunderous Blow Rattles Mark Wood, Video Goes Viral – Watch | Cricket News

    The 2024 T20 World Cup has already witnessed some monumental performances, but Nicholas Pooran’s blistering onslaught against defending champions England on Thursday night will undoubtedly go down as one of the tournament’s most electrifying moments. In a clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, the West Indies’ flamboyant left-hander etched his name into cricketing folklore with a humongous six that left the English bowlers shellshocked.


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    Fireworks at the Perth Stadium

    After a steady start from openers Brandon King and Johnson Charles, the West Indies innings kicked into overdrive when Pooran strode to the crease. The talented Trinidadian didn’t take long to find his rhythm, caressing a couple of delightful boundaries to get his eye in. However, it was his colossal 95-meter maximum off the bowling of Mark Wood that truly set the Perth Stadium alight.

    Wood, renowned for his searing pace, attempted to cramp Pooran for room with a well-directed length delivery. But the left-hander’s incredible hand-eye coordination and brute power came to the fore as he nonchalantly flicked his wrists to dispatch the Englishman’s thunderbolt over the deepest part of the midwicket boundary. The cricket ball seemed to hang in the air for an eternity before eventually crash-landing into the ecstatic West Indian fan club behind the ropes, sparking pandemonium in the stands.

    England’s Ashes Revival Hopes Dent

    While Pooran’s stroke of genius was the undeniable highlight, the bigger picture indicates that this result could have far-reaching implications for England’s hopes of retaining their T20 crown. The defending champions came into this marquee event riding the crest of a wave after their remarkable Ashes triumph over Australia. However, this damaging loss to the free-scoring West Indies has severely dented their prospects of progressing from a tricky group that also includes the likes of India and South Africa.

    For the Caribbeans, Pooran’s pyrotechnics were merely a continuation of the form that saw him dismantle Afghanistan in their previous outing. After Brandon King’s unfortunate departure due to a groin injury, the stage was set for the elegant southpaw to take center stage. And take center stage he did – in the most emphatic fashion imaginable.

  • EXPLAINED: How Australia’s Win Over Scotland Helped England Qualify For Super 8 Stage Of T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

    Australia secured a convincing victory over Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match held on Sunday, June 16. Playing in Group B at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, Australia successfully chased down a target of 181 runs , reaching 185/5 in 19.4 overs. Opener Travis Head and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis both contributed half-centuries, ensuring Australia maintained their perfect record in the ongoing tournament.

    How Australia’s Win Helped England Qualify For Super 8 Stage?

    England was eager for Australia to win as it would have helped them qualify for the Super 8s. If Australia had lost the game, Scotland would have qualified alongside Australia, as Australia had already secured qualification with 3 wins and 6 points. However, if Scotland had won, they would have accumulated 7 points and qualified. Despite Scotland also finishing with 5 points from four matches, England’s superior net run rate ensured their advancement to the Super 8s.

    Australia’s Tricky Chase

    Australia successfully chased down the target of 181 runs in a thrilling encounter, reaching 186/5 in 19.4 overs against Scotland. The match remained closely contested as Scotland fought hard until the end to stay in contention. Despite reducing Australia to 60/3 at one point, Scotland’s efforts weren’t enough to contain Australia’s key batsmen of the tournament, Travis Head (68) and Marcus Stoinis (59), who once again rose to the occasion. Initially asked to bat, Scotland had set a competitive total of 180/5, showing resilience against the formidable Australian side.

    England vs Namibia T20 WC

    Earlier, on Saturday, defending champions England kept their hopes alive for advancing to the second round of the T20 World Cup by securing a 41-run victory over Namibia in a rain-affected Group B match in Antigua. This crucial win brought England level on points with Scotland, underscoring their determination to progress in the tournament.

    Australia vs India Super 8 WC Match On 24th June

    Australia will compete in Group 1 of the Super 8s alongside India and Afghanistan. The final team for Group 1 will be determined based on the results of upcoming matches between Nepal-Bangladesh and Netherlands-Sri Lanka on Monday, June 17. Australia’s Super 8s journey begins with a match against either Bangladesh or the Netherlands on June 20, followed by games against Afghanistan on June 22 and India on June 24.