• Rajasthan Royals pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Indian Premier League.

  • Sachin Tendulkar also impressed by Pooran's fielding effort.

IPL 2020: WATCH – Nicholas Pooran’s superman effort to save a six; gets a standing ovation from Jonty Rhodes
Nicholas Pooran, Jonty Rhodes (Image Source: Twitter)

On Sunday, Steve Smith led Rajasthan Royals (RR) pulled off a herculean run-chase at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, creating a new IPL record. Chasing a target of 224 against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), the Royals won by 4 wickets with 3 ball🔴s remaining.

After the early wicket of Jos Buttler (4), captain Steve Smith (50) and Sanju Samson (85) anchored the chase. Both added 81 runs for the second wicket partnership, keeping Rajasthan in the game. Towards the end, it was all-rounder Rahul Tewatia (53) who changed the game, hitting 5 sixes in the 18th over against Sheldon Cottrell.

Earlier for KXIP, skipper KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal gave a flying start, scoring 183 runs for the opening wicket in just 100 balls. Mayank smashed his maiden IPL hundred, hitting 10 fours and 7 sixes.

Superman effort by Nicholas Pooran

The highlight of the match was Pooran’s acrobatic save in the field, best cricket has ever witnessed.

It all happened on the third delivery of the 7th over bowled by Murugan Ashwin. The batsman, Sanju Samson hit the ball towards the small Sharjah boundary for almost a six. B💎ut Caribbean superstar Nicholas Pooran went flying, stretched himself to grab the ball and tossed it back to the field, saving 4 runs for his team. It was just amazing to watch how Pooran released the ball millisecond before falling outside the boundary.

Here is the video:

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After beholding such brilliance, KXIP’s fielding coach and legend Jonty Rhodes couldn’t hold himself and gave Pooran a standing ovation.

God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar also impressed by Pooran’s effort, tweeted, “This is the best save I have seen in my life. Simply incredible!!“.

Rajasthan Royals will face Kolkata Knight Riders in their third game at Dubai Internationaඣl Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September🌱 30.

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