ICC T20 World Cup Warm-Up Matches: Nicholas Pooran Smashes 8 Sixes Vs Australia

Nicholas Pooran was unstoppable in West Indies' first T20 WC warm-up game against Australia.

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The warm-up fixture was played on May 31.

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Pooran sent the first 2 balls flying past the boundary rope.

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He went on to add six more maximums in the 1st innings at the Queen’s Park Oval.

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Pooran, in his power-packed innings, smashed five boundaries.

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The Windies batter scored 75 runs in just 25 balls.

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He was dismissed by Adam Zampa in the 9th over.

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Pooran’s knock helped the World Cup co-hosts amass 257 runs.

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During the chase, Australia’s Josh Inglis smashed a 30-ball 55.

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Inglis’ knock couldn’t rescue the game for the Aussies as the co-hosts won by 35 runs.

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