MI Vs LSG: Sanjiv Goenka Applauds Nicholas Pooran As LSG Star Smashes 8 Sixes In Wankhede Show | VIDEO

Nicholas Pooran returned to form with a 21-ball blitzkrieg at the Wankhede. The West Indian smashed a half-century in just 16 balls, tonking as many as 8 sixes in a powerful display. Pooran was dismissed for 63, with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka giving him a standing ovation as he walked back to the pavillion.

Pooran walked into bat at No.3 after LSG lost Josh Inglis early. The West Indian has struggled for runs this season but was at his very best on Monday evening at the Wankhede.

The left-hander started his innings with three sixes in an over off Will Jacks. He then took Allah Ghazanfar in the final over of the powerplay to power LSG to their highest score in the powerplay.

Pooran show earns Goenka applauds

Pooran eventually reached his half-century in 16 balls, the second fastest of the IPL 2026 season. He was eventually dismissed for 63 off just 21 balls, hitting as many as 8 sixes in Wankhede.

Pooran was dismissed by Corbin Bosch, ending his stay at the crease. He departed to a standing ovation from the fans, including LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka.