IPL 2025 wouldn’t be half as dhamakedar if it weren’t for one bold, brilliant, bat-swinging gamble by the Lucknow Super Giants.
Curious? Buckle up, because this is the story of a superhuman’s entry into the IPL and a cricketing tale that’s smashing records like chhakka pe chhakka.
Picture this: Amidst a star-studded IPL roster, one name emerges and starts dominating the game like it’s Diwali every single match. Nicholas Pooran – the southpaw with a willow in hand and fireworks in his back pocket. While a one-game domination is cool, and two games impressive, lighting up every match with pure brilliance is what makes Pooran stand out.
But let’s rewind. Back to 2021, when Pooran was more of a tragic figure than a cricketing giant. 85 runs in the entire season, with four ducks in his first seven games. Things weren’t looking up, and even though he had a decent 2022, SRH decided to hit the release button faster than his strike rate.
Then, enter Lucknow Super Giants. Armed with a wallet bigger than the boundary ropes and a belief larger than Pooran’s sixes, LSG shelled out a jaw-dropping ₹16 crore to acquire him. Their message was clear: “We don’t just want you, we believe in you.”
And believe in him they did, because Pooran delivered! His strike rate skyrocketed to an impressive 170+ in the next two seasons. But 2025? Oh boy. It’s been turbo mode. With a strike rate above 220, Pooran has smashed four fifties in just six innings and is sitting comfortably at the top of the run charts. Bowlers? They’re still having nightmares.
Fun fact: When it comes to scoring 50s in 20 balls or less in IPL history, Nicholas Pooran is THE GUY. With five mini masterclasses to his name, he’s rewritten the rules of fast-scoring.
It’s no surprise that Ekana Stadium has been buzzing like a rock concert. Fans are packed to the rafters, roaring for Nicky P, and he’s delivering the goods – sixes out of the ground, vibes off the charts, and an electric atmosphere every time he steps in.
The Lucknow Super Giants didn’t just buy a player – they unlocked a phenomenon, and this phenomenon is lighting up IPL 2025 like never before.
