Men’s Hundred: Rohit Sharma has remained in England following the conclusion of the ODI series. He was spotted at 'The Hundred' the cricket league that kicked off on July 21 having visited the stadium to support MI London during the opening match.
In that opener, MI London faced Sunrisers Leeds and secured a spectacular victory. Rohit Sharma witnessed this explosive win, during which captain Sam Curran and batter Nicholas Pooran combined to set a record in just 40 balls.
Rohit Sharma Watched a 'The Hundred' Match
Rohit Sharma watched the entire match alongside Nita Ambani, the owner of MI London; the game between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds was played at 'The Oval'. MI London also shared videos of Rohit Sharma arriving at 'The Oval' to watch the match.
The fans' excitement regarding Rohit Sharma was clearly visible outside the stadium, as they were eager to take photos and selfies with him.
MI London Defeats Sunrisers Leeds by 7 Wickets
In the opening match of the Men's Hundred 2026, MI London defeated Sunrisers Leeds by 7 wickets. Although the match was scheduled for 100 balls per side, Sunrisers Leeds could not even complete their full quota of 100 deliveries when they batted first.
Kavya Maran's team was bowled out for 143 runs in 99 balls. MI London bowler Richard Gleeson played a pivotal role in dismantling the Sunrisers Leeds lineup, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs off 19 balls. Additionally, captain Sam Curran took 2 wickets.
Pooran and Curran Set a Record in 40 Balls
MI London faced a target of 144 runs in 100 balls, a challenge they overcame with 16 balls to spare. However, MI London got off to a shaky start; with the score at 51 runs off 44 balls
their top three batters Will Jacks, James Vince, and Jason Roy had already been dismissed. Yet, the subsequent performance by Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran was truly remarkable.
Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran combined for an unbeaten 93-run partnership off the next 40 balls, setting a new record. This stands as the highest partnership for the fourth wicket for MI London.
Nicholas Pooran scored an unbeaten 58 off 22 balls at a strike rate of 263.63, hitting 5 sixes and 5 fours. Meanwhile, Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 60 off 39 balls, featuring 3 sixes and 5 fours.
Nicholas Pooran Named Player of the Match in MI London's Victory
Thanks to the explosive partnership between Pooran and Curran, MI London secured the victory in just 84 balls. They achieved the target of 144 runs for the loss of just three wickets.
Nicholas Pooran emerged as the hero of MI London's resounding victory; not only did he bat explosively, but he also took two spectacular catches earlier in the match.
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