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In a thrilling encounter at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinched a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025. Nicholas Pooran‘s explosive innings of 61 runs off 34 balls, featuring seven sixes, was instrumental in the chase of 181 runs. However, one of his towering sixes inadvertently struck a spectator on the head, causing a serious injury. The fan was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment but showcased remarkable spirit by returning to the stadium to celebrate LSG’s win.
Nicholas Pooran’s six that struck the LSG supporter
At the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Pooran unleashed a ferocious innings, scoring 61 runs off 34 balls, including seven towering sixes. One of these massive hits unfortunately struck a fan on the head, causing a bleeding injury. The injured spectator was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, the fan returned to the stadium after receiving medical attention to join in the celebrations of LSG’s victory over GT.
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लखनऊ के इकाना स्टेडियम में पूरन ने ऐसा छक्का मारा जो गेंद सीधे दर्शक के सिर पर जाकर लगी और बंदा घायल हो गया। उसका सिर पूरा फूट गया और लहूलुहान हो गया, लेकिन बंदा दोबारा मैच देखने से बाज नहीं आया.. #LSGvGT #NicholasPooran pic.twitter.com/6we7QynpiE
— Gaurav Pandey (@gaurav5pandey) April 13, 2025
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Pooran’s form takes him ahead of all in the orange cap race
Pooran’s consistent high-scoring performances have solidified his position as a leading contender for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. His aggressive yet calculated batting approach has been instrumental in LSG’s successful campaign this season. Despite the personal accolades, Pooran emphasizes that team victories hold greater significance for him than individual awards.
With this win, LSG ended GT’s four-match winning streak and climbed to the third spot in the points table, boasting four wins and two losses. GT, sharing the same win-loss record, currently hold the second position. Pooran’s performance was not just about sheer power but also strategic execution. His ability to identify favorable matchups and exploit them has been a hallmark of his batting this season. Pooran’s approach to batting emphasizes understanding bowlers and conditions, allowing him to play impactful innings without unnecessary risks.
This calculated aggression has propelled him to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard, with 349 runs in six innings at a staggering strike rate of 215.43. His consistency and adaptability have been pivotal in LSG’s campaign, providing stability and firepower in the middle order.
