Nicholas Pooran Becomes All-Time Leading Run-Scorer for Lucknow Super Giants

Nicholas Pooran has made history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, surpassing KL Rahul. Despite his recent struggles with form, Pooran's achievement highlights his significant contributions to the team. In the latest match, LSG faced a tough challenge, scoring 164 runs, but ultimately fell short against GT, who successfully chased down the target. This article delves into Pooran's statistics, current performance, and the match recap, providing a comprehensive overview of his journey in the IPL.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 12, 2026, 21:01 IST

Pooran Sets New Record

Nicholas Pooran, the West Indies cricket sensation, has surpassed KL Rahul to become the leading run-scorer in the history of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite struggling in his recent match against LSG, Pooran managed to leave his mark by scoring 19 runs off 21 balls, including two sixes.

Statistics Overview

In his 47 matches for LSG, Pooran has accumulated a total of 1,422 runs, boasting an impressive average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 177.30, along with 10 half-centuries. In comparison, KL Rahul scored 1,410 runs in 38 matches, achieving an average of 41.47 and a strike rate of 130.67, which includes two centuries and 10 fifties.

Current Form Struggles

This IPL season has been challenging for Pooran, as he has only managed to score 41 runs across four innings, averaging 10.25 with a strike rate of 85.41, and his highest score being 19. Overall, in 11 innings this year, he has tallied just 153 runs at an average of 13.90, with a strike rate exceeding 110 and a top score of 33.

Match Summary and Team Rankings

In the current standings, GT occupies the fifth position with two victories and two defeats, totaling four points. Meanwhile, LSG has dropped to sixth place, sharing the same win-loss record.

In the match, LSG batted first, posting a score of 164/8, with Aiden Markram being the only player to surpass 20 runs, scoring 30 off 21 balls, including five fours and a six. Krishna excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs.

During the chase, GT's innings were bolstered by fifties from Gill, who scored 56 off 40 balls with six fours and a six, and Buttler, who made 60 off 37 balls with 11 fours, leading GT to victory with seven wickets in hand and eight balls remaining.