Following the one-wicket win over RCB in their IPL match, LSG wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran dedicated his ‘Player of the Match’ award to his wife and newborn child. Powerful half-centuries by Marcus, Nicholas and Ayush’s quickfire 30 guided LSG to a one-wicket win in the last ball thriller against RCB.

IPL 2023: Nicholas Pooran said in the post-match presentation –

“I want to dedicate this performance to my wife and new born. We knew that the game was on, Stoinis and KL had a wonderful partnership. Stoinis kept us in the game and I knew this was a nice wicket. We could chase even over 50 in the last four, it was about cashing in.”

Pooran added – “The second ball I came in and smashed a six. It is not about getting a look in, if it is in my slot then I will smash it for six. Over the past couple of years, I have put a lot of pressure on myself to finish games.”

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IPL 2023: Pooran further said –

“Today also I wanted to finish the game, but got out in the end. I hope this is the season for me, in a good space and state of mind. I just want to enjoy my cricket, play with a smile and entertain, and win games for my team.”