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Rovman Powell makes HISTORY, surpasses Nicholas Pooran to become first West Indies player to...

Rovman Powell makes HISTORY, surpasses Nicholas Pooran, let's take a look at this photo collection to find out about the record.

By Sruti Thakur | Updated: March 1, 2026 8:06 PM IST

Rovman Powell makes HISTORY, surpasses Nicholas Pooran

Rovman Powell makes HISTORY, surpasses Nicholas Pooran, let's take a look at this photo collection to find out about the record.

Rovman Powell played an explosive knock against India

West Indies big-hitter Rovman Powell played an explosive knock against India in must-win T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match.

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Powell smashed 34 runs off 19 balls, setting a significant record

Powell smashed 34 runs off 19 balls, which featured three fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 178.95, setting a significant record with this innings.

Powell broke Nicholas Pooran's previous record.

Rovman Powell scored 34 runs at a strike rate of 178.95, smashing three fours and two sixes. Batting first, West Indies posted 195/4 in 20 overs. With this innings, Powell broke Nicholas Pooran's previous record.

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Rovman Powell broke the record for most sixes for the West Indies in T20Is

Rovman Powell broke the record for most sixes for the West Indies in T20Is. He reached 150 sixes, breaking Nicholas Pooran's record of 149.

Chase and Hope added 68 runs for the first wicket(6)

In the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against India, played as a virtual quarter-final on Sunday, West Indies posted 195 for 4. Roston Chase scored 40 off 25 balls, and added 68 runs for the opening wicket with captain Shai Hope, who contributed 32 off 33 balls.

Powell and Jason Holder added 76 runs for fifth wicket

Rovman Powell and Jason Holder counterattacked with an unbeaten 76-run stand off just 35 balls for the fifth wicket.

Sanju Samson unbeaten 97 guides India into the semi-finals

India secured their spot in the semi-final with a five-wicket win, thanks to an unbeaten 97-run knock from Sanju Samson.