Nicholas Pooran made the most of a strong start provided by openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, launching a brutal assault from the moment he stepped onto the field. The 29-year-old blazed to a half-century in just 21 balls—his fourth-fastest for Lucknow in IPL history. Despite wickets tumbling at the other end, Pooran remained unfazed and stuck to his natural attacking style. Backed with the freedom to play his way, Pooran fully delivered, showcasing why he’s a key asset for his team.
Nicholas Pooran Joins Elite West Indies Club with 2000 IPL Runs, Leads 2025 Scoring Charts After Blazing 87*
Nicholas Pooran delivered a sensational unbeaten 87 off just 36 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April 8. With this explosive innings, the wicketkeeper-batter became the fifth West Indies player to surpass 2000 runs in the Indian Premier League. He joins the elite group alongside Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Smith, and Andre Russell in achieving this milestone in the lucrative T20 tournament.
Nicholas Pooran Reaches 2000 IPL Runs, Becomes Fifth West Indies Star to Hit Landmark
Nicholas Pooran delivered a breathtaking performance at Eden Gardens on April 8, smashing an unbeaten 87 off just 36 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. With this knock, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter became only the fifth West Indian cricketer to cross the 2000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League. He joins legends Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Smith, and Andre Russell in this elite club.
Pooran’s fireworks came after a solid foundation was laid by openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, who put on a crucial 99-run stand. Once Pooran stepped in, he wasted no time—blasting a 21-ball half-century, his fourth-fastest for Lucknow in IPL history. Despite wickets falling around him, the 29-year-old remained focused and fearless, embracing the freedom given to him by the team to play his natural aggressive game.
Currently donning the Orange Cap, Pooran leads the run charts in IPL 2025 with 288 runs. Though Marsh briefly overtook him after a brilliant 81-run effort, Pooran quickly reclaimed the top spot. His innings included seven boundaries and eight towering sixes, finishing with an explosive strike rate of 241.67.
Credit also goes to Marsh and Markram for their gritty start on a tricky pitch. Markram chipped in with a solid 47 off 28 deliveries, while Marsh accelerated once the ball started coming onto the bat better. Their partnership set the perfect stage for Pooran’s power-hitting masterclass.
With this landmark performance, Nicholas Pooran continues to shine as a vital force in Lucknow’s campaign and a standout performer in IPL 2025.
Interestingly, following Pooran’s explosive innings, it was Abdul Samad who walked out to bat next. Skipper Rishabh Pant chose to push himself down the order, allowing David Miller to step in ahead of him. Despite the shuffle in the batting order, Lucknow put up a commanding total of 238 runs in their first innings—a score the team will undoubtedly be pleased with.
