Before pooran

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India batter Robin Uthappa hailed Nicholas Pooran’s blazing knock in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket win over Sunrisers' Hyderabad and said the West Indian demonstrated complete dominance over SRH bowlers to lead his side to its first win of the season.

Chasing 191, the 29-year-old Pooran showcased his batting exploits with another fine performance as he notched up his fifty off just 18 balls to record the fastest fifty in IPL 2025 and added 116 runs for the second wicket with Mitchell Marsh (52 off 31), before falling for 70 off 26 balls. His blazing knock was laced with six fours and six maximums.