Pooran’s Brutal 70 Sinks SRH in High-Scoring IPL Clash: In a high-octane clash at the IPL 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a commanding five-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), thanks to a blistering knock from Nicholas Pooran. Chasing 191, LSG romped home in just 16.1 overs, with Pooran’s 26-ball 70 setting the tone for a ruthless chase.
SRH’s Innings: Thakur’s Four-Wicket Haul Halts Hyderabad’s Charge
Opting to bat first, SRH got off to a flying start with Travis Head (47 off 28) and Abhishek Sharma looking dangerous. However, Shardul Thakur struck twice in the third over, removing Sharma and Ishan Kishan (golden duck) in consecutive deliveries. Despite the early blows, Head kept the scoreboard ticking, helping SRH reach 62 in the powerplay.
After Head fell to Prince Yadav, Heinrich Klaasen (26 off 17) threatened before an unfortunate run-out cut his innings short. Nitish Reddy (32 off 28) and Aniket Verma (36 off 13) provided late fireworks, but Thakur’s four-wicket haul (4/XX) ensured SRH were restricted to 190/9—a total that seemed below par at one stage.
LSG’s Chase: Pooran’s Carnage Seals the Deal
LSG’s chase began shakily as Aiden Markram fell early to Mohammed Shami. However, Mitchell Marsh (52 off 31) and Nicholas Pooran unleashed a brutal assault, turning the game on its head. Pooran was in devastating touch, racing to a 19-ball fifty and tearing into SRH’s bowlers. He smashed Adam Zampa for 19 runs in an over, followed by 17 and 18-run overs against Abhishek Sharma and Shami.
Though Pat Cummins dismissed Pooran for 70 (26 balls, 6 fours, 6 sixes) in the 9th over, the damage was already done. Marsh continued the charge, while Abdul Samad (22* off 8) provided the finishing touches, sealing the win with 23 balls to spare.
Key Performances
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 70 off 26 – Match-winning blitz
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 52 off 31 – Steady aggression
- Shardul Thakur (LSG): 4/XX – Crucial breakthroughs
Read also: https://icasportsplus.com/kkr-register-first-win-as-de-kocks-97-spinners-dismantle-rr/
With this win, LSG made a strong statement, while SRH will need to regroup after failing to defend a competitive total. Pooran’s pyrotechnics were the highlight of the night, leaving fans in awe and Hyderabad’s bowlers with no answers.
Final Score:
SRH – 190/9 (20 overs)
LSG – 191/5 (16.1 overs)
Result: LSG won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Nicholas Pooran
