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

Nicholas Pooran Sets New Record for Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India] - On April 12, West Indies cricket sensation Nicholas Pooran surpassed KL Rahul to claim the title of the highest run-scorer in the history of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Despite struggling in the recent match against LSG, Pooran managed to leave his mark by scoring 19 runs off 21 balls, including two sixes, ensuring his name is remembered in the franchise's records.

After participating in 47 matches for LSG, Pooran has accumulated 1,422 runs, boasting an impressive average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 177.30, along with 10 half-centuries. In contrast, KL Rahul scored 1,410 runs in 38 matches, averaging 41.47 with a strike rate of 130.67, including two centuries and 10 fifties.

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.

In total, Pooran has played 11 innings this year, accumulating 153 runs at an average of 13.90 and a strike rate exceeding 110, with his best performance being 33 runs.

Currently, GT is positioned fifth in the standings with two wins and two losses, totaling four points. Meanwhile, LSG has dropped to sixth place, sharing the same win-loss record. In their latest match, LSG batted first, scoring 164/8, with Aiden Markram being the only player to surpass 20 runs, scoring 30 off 21 balls. Krishna excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs. During the chase, fifties from Gill (56 runs off 40 balls) and Buttler (60 runs off 37 balls) guided GT to victory with seven wickets in hand and eight balls remaining.