Nicholas Pooran defies gravity to save a maximum vs Rajasthan; Tendulkar, Rhodes stunned

Nicholas Pooran showcased some brilliant athleticism on field as he saved a big six during Dream11 IPL 2020 league match between Rajasthan and Punjab at Sharjah Cricket Stium on Sunday. 

This happened in 8th over of Rajasthan's mammoth run chase of 224 that was bowled by Murugan Ashwin. On third delivery, spinner Murugan Ashwin bowled half-tracker and Sanju Samson clobbered it effortlessly. At one point, it appeared as if ball would travel distance. However, it was t to be as Pooran who was stationed at deep mid-wicket stretched forward to take a one-handed stunner with his left hand and when he learned that he would t be able to complete catch as he was alrey heing towards boundary rope, West Indian player threw ball back just in nick of time before landing on or side of boundary. 

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Even cricketing fraternity gave a standing ovation to Pooran for pulling out something extraordinary. 

Even Punjab's fielding coach Jonty Rhodes gave a standing ovation to Pooran after he mand to do unthinkable.

Centurion Mayank Agarwal helps Punjab post a mammoth 223/2

Punjab opener Mayank Agarwal tched up his maiden IPL century. Punjab opener Mayank Agarwal tched up his maiden IPL century.

Agarwal brought up his fifty off just 26 deliveries and at same time, it was also opening batsman's second half-century in this tournament. However, all it took him was 19 deliveries to score next 50 runs as he reached three-figure mark in just 45 balls. 

Indian Test specialist ded 183 runs for opening wicket with captain KL Rahul who played a great second fiddle on this occasion. Unfortunately, Mayank could t be out in middle till end as he was caught by Sanju Samson at deep mid-wicket off Tom Banton in 17th over. He walked back for an outstanding 50-ball 106 that included 10 boundaries and seven maximums at a strike rate of 212.

Some big-hitting from middle-order batsmen Glenn Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran towards backend of innings helped Punjab post a mammoth total of 223/2 from ir 20 overs.