Nicholas Pooran’s 87 runs allows LSG Smash 238/3 Against KKR
Lucknow Super Giants posted a massive 238/3 against KKR at Eden Gardens. Mitchell Marsh scored 81 (48), while Nicholas Pooran blasted 87* off 36. Aiden Markram added 47 (28). KKR chose to field but struggled, with Harshit Rana taking 2/51. LSG’s explosive finish saw them score 68 runs in the last 5 overs.
With the start of Match 21 at Eden Gardens, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a powerful statement in IPL 2025 by posting a mammoth 238/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). After being asked to bat first, LSG’s top order exploded with runs, led by Mitchell Marsh’s 81 off 48 balls and Nicholas Pooran’s fiery unbeaten 87 off just 36 balls, which included 7 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 241.66. Aiden Markram also chipped in with a brisk 47 off 28 deliveries.
The innings saw LSG dominate in all phases, racing to 59 in the powerplay and crossing 100 by the 10.3-over mark. The Marsh-Pooran partnership added 70 runs in just 26 balls, with Pooran reaching his fifty in just 21 deliveries. Abdul Samad and David Miller provided finishing touches as LSG crossed the 200-run mark by 17.3 overs and finished at 238/3, their highest total this season.
KKR’s bowling struggled throughout, with Harshit Rana being the only wicket-taker, picking up 2 for 51. Andre Russell managed 1 wicket but went for 32 in 2 overs. With a run rate of 11.90 and a win probability of over 77%, LSG looks in firm control heading into the second innings.
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