6 6 6 6 4 – Nicholas Pooran smashes 28 runs in an over against Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ batter Nicholas Pooran was in a harmful temper as he unleashed a wide ranging onslaught against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League 2025 season opener on the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Pooran, recognized for his clear hitting, smashed seven towering sixes and 6 boundaries throughout his whirlwind knock of 75 off simply 30 balls.
The spotlight of Pooran’s innings got here in the thirteenth over, bowled by Delhi Capitals’ half-timer Tristan Stubbs, which turned out to be an absolute carnage. Stubbs began the over with a dot ball, giving the impression that he would possibly be capable of comprise the explosive left-hander.
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However, it turned out to be the calm earlier than the storm as Pooran went ballistic, smashing 4 successive sixes in the subsequent 4 deliveries. To add salt to Stubbs’ wounds, the over ended with a blistering boundary as Pooran collected 28 runs from it. The over learn: 0 6 6 6 6 4, leaving Stubbs visibly dejected and the Capitals in shock.

Pooran’s fireworks have been complemented by Mitchell Marsh’s explosive innings on the prime, as he hammered 72 off simply 36 balls, together with six sixes and as many fours. The duo stitched a blazing 87-run partnership for the second wicket in simply seven overs, propelling Lucknow Super Giants to a frightening complete of 209 for 8 after being put into bat by Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel.
Mitchell Starc ultimately bowled Pooran with a reverse-swing, however by then, the injury was already executed. The Capitals have been left with an uphill activity as Pooran’s ferocious knock left the Visakhapatnam crowd in awe.

The sensational batting show from Pooran has set the tone for Lucknow Super Giants’ marketing campaign, whereas Delhi Capitals might want to reassess their bowling technique shifting ahead.