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đ„ Nicholas Pooran IPL Heroics: Sixes, Records & Match-Winning Blasts
đŻ Century Club of Sixes
On May 22, during an IPL clash in Ahmedabad against Gujarat Titans, Nicholas Pooran became the first Lucknow Super Giants player to smash 100 sixes, sealing this milestone with a towering hit off RâŻSaiâŻKishore. He finished the inning with an unbeaten 56 off just 27 balls, including five sixes and four fours.
âĄ87* off 36: Late-Innings Onslaught
In a titanic showdown against Kolkata Knight Riders in early April, Pooran fired an 87* from 36 balls at Eden Gardens. His blazing strike-rate helped LSG post 238/3, securing a thrilling 4-run win. With this knock, he became the second-fastest to reach 2,000 IPL runs (in 1,198 balls), only behind Andre Russell.
đ„Ram-Powered Powerplay Blitz
Captains entrusted Pooran with the No.âŻ3 slot, unlocking his explosive potential. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he blasted a rapid 70 off 26 ballsâwith 6 sixes and 6 foursâcompleting his fifty in just 18 balls. He and Marsh forged a 116-run stand, clinching LSGâs opening win, and his 13 sixes in two games topped the league
đDelivering on Price
Retained for a hefty âč21 crore, Pooran was under immense scrutiny. But he made skeptics eat their words: a blistering 70 off 26 balls against SRH proved he was worth every rupee. His swift 75 against Delhi Capitals weeks earlier also showcased his mercurial power
đ Leading the Orange Cap Charge
Pooran stormed to the top of the Orange Cap standings, amassing 288 runs in just five matches at a staggering strikeârate above 225, including 24 sixes and 25 fours
đ§Fierce Response to Sledging
His innings werenât just about powerâthey were statements. When Gujarat Titansâ Mohammed Siraj sledged him, Pooran returned fire immediately with a massive six on the next delivery. The moment quickly went viral
đŻ Why It Matters
- Powerplay threat: Early assaults gave LSG momentum in key chases.
- Reliability under pressure: Calmly owning big-match moments.
- Consistency: Quickfire scores tournament-wide from the T20 stalwart.