Tough luck, LSG fans! That was a heartbreaking loss, but credit where it's due—Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam pulled off something truly special to snatch victory away from you. That last over must have been nerve-wracking, but Ashutosh’s knock was nothing short of sensational. If Rishabh Pant had managed that stumping, the result could’ve been different. But let’s be honest—LSG were beaten by a truly extraordinary innings.
Ashutosh Sharma was on fire. Talk about making an impact—66 off 31 balls! At one point, he was just 20 off 20, and then he completely flipped the script. Simply outstanding!
But LSG fans, don’t lose heart. Your team put up an incredible fight, despite missing four key pacers—Avesh, Mohsin, Mayank, and Akash Deep. And let’s talk about that batting performance! Even with just two batters firing, they still put up 210 runs. At one stage, they had 161 in just 13 overs. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran were unstoppable! Had Pant, Markram, or Badoni chipped in, they could've easily crossed 250.
Speaking of Pooran—what a beast! A 30-ball 75, a strike rate of 250, and seven massive sixes. He’s been in ridiculous form since last season. In his last 15 innings for LSG, he’s scored 574 runs at an average of nearly 64, with a strike rate of 185. And here’s something crazy—he’s already smashed 606 sixes in T20 cricket, ranking 4th on the all-time list behind Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell. For context, Gayle hit 1,056 sixes in his T20 career. Pooran is still 450 short, but at just 29, if he plays into his late 30s like Gayle, he could very well break that record!
Yes, LSG lost, but only by one wicket. Their batting lineup is deadly, and once their key bowlers return, they’ll be a serious threat. Keep an eye on them—they’re going to be trouble for any team, including Sunrisers!
