The IPL 2025 season continues to surprise, and when we said Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) might just be the team to take down Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on their home turf, we weren’t kidding. But what happened next? LSG didn’t just win—they handed SRH a spicy plate of their own medicine, leaving them in complete ruins. SRH had their so-called "monsters" in the lineup, but there was a beast lurking on the other side, and his name was Nicholas Pooran.
Pooran’s Power: A Single-Handed Destruction
SRH thought they had the match in the bag, but they hadn’t accounted for the sheer force of Pooran. The West Indian dynamo had already made his mark in the previous game, blasting a quick-fire 75 off 30 balls, leaving his opponents looking helpless. But in this match, Pooran wasn’t done—he single-handedly destroyed SRH, chasing down a target of 191 with an astonishing 70 runs off just 26 balls.
And to top it off, he achieved a half-century in just 18 balls—the fastest of the season so far. Talk about a cricketing fireball! Pooran wasn't just playing, he was setting the pitch on fire with every shot.
A Masterclass in Six-Hitting
If hitting sixes were an art form, Pooran would be the Mozart of the game, brushing boundaries across the canvas like it was child’s play. His innings featured six monstrous sixes, each one seemingly more spectacular than the last. Pooran was showing SRH exactly who's the boss, and his innings left the Hyderabad crowd speechless. It was as if the boundaries were drawn specifically for him to conquer.
The ₹21 Crore Investment Paying Off
But here’s where the plot thickens: LSG shelled out a whopping ₹21 crore to keep Pooran on their side. And it’s safe to say, that investment is paying off big time. The man is an absolute cricketing monster. Take a look at his recent numbers, and you’ll be floored. In the last five IPL matches, Pooran has bludgeoned 329 runs, averaging a mind-blowing 82.2. His strike rate is flirting with 240, and it’s clear he’s becoming every bowler’s worst nightmare.
A Future of Records and Broken Cricket Balls
At this rate, don’t be surprised if Pooran moves beyond smashing records and starts breaking cricket balls for fun. He’s turning into an absolute powerhouse of the IPL. Whether he’s chasing down targets or hitting sixes at will, Pooran’s presence on the field is a game-changer.
LSG: Dominating the Season
While LSG may have lost a match they should have won earlier in the season, their latest performance on Thursday wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. A loud, clear message to the rest of the league that the Super Giants are here to dominate. With Pooran leading the charge, LSG is not just competing—they’re ready to rule the IPL 2025 season.
