Nicholas Pooran’s red-hot form in IPL 2025 shows no signs of slowing down. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter lit up the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium once again with a scintillating display of power-hitting against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their latest clash.
Walking in at No. 3, Pooran wasted no time asserting his dominance. His intent was clear from the outset—attack mode activated. What stood out was not just the brute force of his shots, but the calculated aggression with which he dismantled GT’s bowling attack.
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The biggest victim of his onslaught was left-arm spinner Sai Kishore, who had a nightmare of an over. Introduced in the 10th over, Kishore faced a charged-up Pooran who launched the very first delivery—a wide ball from over the wicket—deep into the mid-wicket stands. The West Indian’s timing was impeccable and his intent unmistakable.
After rotating the strike briefly, Pooran watched Aiden Markram smack a boundary straight past the umpire. The partnership was blossoming, and GT bowlers were feeling the heat. Sai Kishore tried to switch it up by coming around the wicket and going wider outside off stump, but Pooran was unfazed.
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He danced down the track to deposit another monstrous six over deep mid-wicket, and then finished the over with a third six, this time punishing a flighted delivery that was meant to tempt. Pooran waited, adjusted his bat swing just slightly, and launched it over long-on with effortless grace.
Where can you find fireworks tonight? 🎆 🤔
In Lucknow, from the bat of Nicholas Pooran 😎
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Nicholas Pooran’s clean hitting, combined with Markram’s steady support, helped LSG regain control of the game and reminded everyone why the West Indian left-hander is one of the most dangerous batters in the format when in rhythm. His fearless approach has become a hallmark of LSG’s middle-order dominance this season, and with performances like these, Pooran continues to be a serious game-changer for his side.
