In a thrilling encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Nicholas Pooran’s blistering innings propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a formidable total of 181/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Pooran’s aggressive batting saw him smashing massive boundaries in the final two overs, including a towering 106-meter six off pacer Reece Topley, marking his 100th maximum in IPL history and earning him a place among the elite list of batters.
The LSG fans were exhilarated by Pooran’s stellar performance and expressed their gratitude towards Lucknow’s former mentor Gautam Gambhir for identifying talents like Pooran and Mayank Yadav.
Earlier, opener Quinton de Kock set the stage with a solid knock of 81 runs, laying a strong foundation for Lucknow. RCB bowlers faced immense pressure on their home turf as the LSG batters continued their assault, particularly targeting the pacers.
Social media erupted with praise for Pooran’s explosive batting display, with fans marveling at his ability to play crucial innings for LSG. Many noted Pooran’s past performances against RCB and at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, emphasizing his prowess in such conditions.
Meanwhile, RCB found themselves in trouble as LSG’s pacer Mayank Yadav maintained his dominance with fiery pace. Yadav’s impactful bowling saw him claiming key wickets, including that of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green, leaving RCB struggling in their pursuit.
