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Pooran steals Hundred headlines with innings of stunning sixes
Nicholas Pooran produced a standout innings to fire MI London to a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in the opening men's match of the 2026 Hundred. His explosive hitting overshadowed the rest of the contest and set the tone for the tournament's return.
Pooran smashed 58 runs off just 22 balls, including several huge sixes, forming a 93-run partnership with Sam Curran to seal the victory. Curran also impressed with an all-round performance that contributed heavily to MI London's dominant result.
In short
- Pooran hit 58 off 22 balls in Hundred opener
- His 93-run stand with Curran won the match
- MI London beat Sunrisers Leeds by seven wickets
Explained simply
The Hundred is a cricket competition in which each team faces 100 balls, with batters aiming to score runs and bowlers trying to take wickets and limit scoring. It has men’s and women’s tournaments, featuring city-based teams.
MI London and Sunrisers Leeds are two of the men’s teams. Nicholas Pooran is a West Indies batter known for powerful hitting, while Sam Curran is an England all-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball. Matches can turn quickly when batters score rapidly, making big partnerships important.
The tournament brings together international stars and domestic players, and offers a shorter format of cricket designed for fast-moving matches. Strong performances can shape attention around a team and the competition early in the season.
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