You know that feeling when you find out your favorite sports player is low-key breaking records, and you didn’t even know? Well, Nicholas Pooran is that guy right now. This dude’s been out here straight-up dominating the T20 scene, hitting more sixes than anyone else, while making bowlers wish they could go home early.
Let’s just say, he’s a beast in a format made for the absolute monsters of cricket, and he’s been putting on a show that makes even the biggest names in the game nervous. Ever since joining the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Pooran’s not just been a player, he’s been a force of nature.
Vizag: Pooran’s Explosive Start to IPL 2025
It’s not every day that a player decides to go full throttle from the first ball, but when Pooran stepped onto the field in Vizag against Delhi Capitals, he made sure the crowd knew he wasn’t here to play nice. Sure, Mitchell Marsh was doing his thing, smashing boundaries left and right, but Pooran wasn’t about to be left behind. He didn’t just get in on the action—he owned it.
Pooran, in his typical explosive style, was hitting sixes that seemed like they came straight out of a Marvel movie—flying to all parts of the ground. 75 off just 30 balls, a strike rate of 250 with 7 maximums - it wasn’t just a great knock; it was a statement. He came, he saw, he conquered. And guess what? It wasn’t just a good innings—it was sensational.
Pooran’s T20 Six-Hitting Spree: A Beast Unleashed
2024 was the year Pooran officially put the world on notice. His six-hitting ability reached unbelievable heights, and by the time the dust settled, he had smashed an insane 170 sixes across the T20 circuit. Hold up—170 sixes! Just think about that. Heinrich Klaasen came second to Pooran, but let’s not kid ourselves— Klaasen hit 65 sixes less than Pooran. That's how much this guy is obliterating records.
This wasn’t just a fluke. It was always a calculated rampage. Pooran’s ability to clear the ropes at will, against any bowler—whether it was pace or spin—was starting to set him apart.
IPL Numbers That Would Make Bowlers Lose Sleep
Let’s talk about hard stats because, honestly, they speak louder than words. In his last 15 innings for LSG, Pooran has smashed 574 runs, with a jaw-dropping average of 63.77. But wait for it: his strike rate—a mind-bending 185.16. What is that? It’s not a strike rate; it’s T20 destruction in action.
Pooran has never been just about accumulating runs. For him, it is always about making a statement, a stylish one at that, in true Caribbean style. Take that matchup against Vipraj Nigam in the game against DC - Pooran was dropped off Nigam’s bowling, but did he sulk? Nope. He just kept going and then destroyed the bowler with 4 consecutive sixes.
A Six-Hitting Machine and the Next Big T20 Legend
Here’s the crazy part: Pooran’s only 29, and he’s already 4th on the list for most sixes in T20 cricket with 606 maximums to his name. Now, we all know Chris Gayle is at the top of that list with 450 sixes more than Pooran (after DC clash). But hear me out: Pooran’s just getting started. If he plays into his mid-to-late 30s, there’s no reason he can’t surpass Gayle and become the undisputed six-hitting king of T20 cricket.
What Makes Pooran So Dangerous?
So what makes Pooran the T20 monster we can’t stop watching? It's not just about the sixes—it’s about the complete package. The guy has a combination of power, timing, and fearlessness that you can’t teach. He doesn’t just come into a game looking to score; he comes in looking to destroy. If he senses weakness in the bowling, he exploits it with ruthless efficiency.
But here’s the kicker: Pooran’s mental strength. He’s got that never-say-die attitude, especially when things get tight. No matter what the situation, he stays calm and looks for the big shots, and guess what? He almost always pulls it off.
With how things are going, Pooran’s future is bright, shiny, and full of sixes. There's little do
