MI New York (MINY) recorded a thumping win in the final of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 tournament, securing the inaugural championship. They faced off against the Seattle Orcas (SEO) in a high-scoring battle at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas on Sunday night.
Winning the toss, MI New York opted to bowl first, inviting the Seattle Orcas to set a target. The Orcas got off to a strong start, with their opener Quinton de Kock leading the charge. with an impressive. He smashed 9 fours and 4 sixes in his knock of 87 (52) and laid the foundation for his team’s competitive total. However, the rest of the Orcas’ batting order couldn’t quite match de Kock’s momentum, resulting in a total of 183/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
MI New York’s bowling attack delivered a disciplined performance, with Trent Boult and Rashid Khan claiming three wickets each. They kept the pressure on and restricted the Orcas from setting a more imposing target.
In response, MI New York came out all guns blazing. Steven Taylor‘s early dismissal for a duck was a minor hiccup as Nicholas Pooran stole the show with an extraordinary display of power-hitting. Pooran hammered a sensational 137 runs off just 55 deliveries, featuring ten fours and an astonishing thirteen sixes. His aggressive approach left the Orcas’ bowlers reeling and propelled the Orcas to an emphatic victory.
Nicholas Pooran was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’
The Pooran-led side reached the required total of 184/3 in just 16 overs, securing a convincing seven-wicket win.
That reaction from Nita Ambani says it all 😇
NICHOLAS POORAN is a CHAMPION 🏆#MajorLeagueCricket #MLC2023 pic.twitter.com/zBLGHygBE6— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) July 31, 2023
Pooran’s spectacular performance with the bat earned him the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award. His explosive knock proved to be the decisive factor in MINY’s title triumph.
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This victory marked a historic moment for the Nita Ambani-owned MI New York as they lifted the inaugural Major League Cricket championship trophy. Their journey to success showcased their strength and determination throughout the tournament.
MI New York thrashed Seattle Orcas by 7 wickets in the final: https://t.co/ssCCr4YeFM#cricket #SEOvMINY #MLC2023 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/m8b428akyC
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 31, 2023
Cricket enthusiasts from all over the USA celebrated this thrilling final, and the MLC 2023 concluded on a high note, promising even more exciting cricketing action in the years to come.