IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran Blazes Fastest Fifty of the Season, Torches Former Team SRH!

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Nicholas Pooran, the explosive West Indian batter, delivered a sensational knock to etch his name in the IPL 2025 record books. Playing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Pooran hammered the fastest fifty of the season, reaching the milestone in just 18 balls against his former franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

This blistering innings not only powered LSG's commanding chase of 191 but also handed SRH a taste of their own medicine. Pooran's innings was packed with ferocious hitting, turning the match decisively in LSG's favour.

Pooran's Blazing Knock Wrecks SRH's Plans

Chasing a challenging target of 191, LSG found themselves under early pressure when Aiden Markram fell cheaply. However, Pooran's fearless counter-attack immediately shifted the momentum.

The left-hander launched an assault on SRH's bowlers, smashing boundaries and sixes with audacious ease. His half-century came up in just 18 balls, the fastest of IPL 2025 so far. The landmark moment arrived in style as Pooran dispatched Adam Zampa for a colossal slog sweep, thrilling the Lucknow fans.

By the end of the powerplay, LSG had raced to 77/1, well on course for victory. Pooran's fireworks ensured the team required just 99 runs from 80 balls, with ample firepower still in the shed.

Fastest Fifties of IPL 2025

Pooran's 18-ball fifty now stands as the quickest of the 2025 season, surpassing the previous best set by Travis Head (21 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (21 balls).

Player Balls Taken Match

• Nicholas Pooran 18 LSG vs SRH
• Travis Head 21 SRH vs RR
• Mitchell Marsh 21 LSG vs DC

Pooran's fiery knock also marked the second-fastest half-century in LSG's history, trailing only his own explosive 15-ball fifty against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru back in 2023.

Powerplay Prowess: LSG's Best Starts

Pooran's explosive knock contributed to one of LSG's highest powerplay totals. Their score of 77/1 in 6 overs ranks among their top five powerplay performances.

Highest Powerplay Totals for LSG -

• 80/1 vs CSK, Chennai (2023)
• 77/1 vs SRH, Hyderabad (2025)
• 74/2 vs PBKS, Mohali (2023)
• 72/0 vs GT, Ahmedabad (2023)
• 66/1 vs KKR, Pune (2022)

Turning Point in the Chase
The six-over phase proved pivotal. LSG began steadily despite losing Markram early to Mohammed Shami. Abhishek Sharma's tidy over kept SRH hopeful, but Pooran's relentless assault quickly dismantled their plans. He plundered 17 runs off Simarjeet Singh's opening over, laying the foundation for a successful chase.

Reflecting on his blistering knock, Pooran said, "I knew I had to take my chances early. The pitch was good, and I trusted my hitting ability. It's always special to perform against my former team."

With Pooran's fireworks guiding the way, LSG's chase remained firmly on track, showcasing their depth and fearless batting approach.