The Pooran Dimension: Space, Range, and Repeated Carnage

Nicholas Pooran’s T20 batting is a masterclass in space, positioning, muscle memory, and sheer bat speed. In the 2024 season, he averaged five sixes per game, topping the run-aggregate charts. What truly sets him apart is that among the top 15 scorers, Pooran has smashed 31 sixes versus 25 fours, underlining his dominance as the ultimate power hitter.

The Right Space: Key to Pooran’s Success

“Pooran's got to know how not to give too much space,”
— Julian Wood, eminent power-hitting coach

Too much space and you lose control; too little and you feel restricted. Pooran’s bat flows through the line with surgical precision. Standing at just 5'6", his power comes from rhythm and timing—not raw muscle—which allows him to strike the ball sweetly every time.

The Evolution of Pooran’s IPL Career

Although part of the IPL setup since 2019, it’s this season that Pooran’s full potential has exploded. His journey mirrors the growth of T20 itself, evolving from a supporting opener to one of the league’s most feared match-winners.

Strategic Batting Positioning: Pooran at No. 3

LSG’s decision to deploy Pooran at No. 3 has paid huge dividends. Whether in the Powerplay or after the 10th over, he’s adapted seamlessly. His 87* off 36 balls against KKR remains one of the standout chases of IPL 2025.

Pooran’s Brutal Response to Spinner Attacks

Chasing GT’s 180/6, Pooran arrived at 65/1 in the seventh over. When LSG captain Shubman Gill experimented with a left-arm spinner, Pooran responded with a flurry of sixes:

Over to Abhishek Sharma: 6, 6, 0, 6, 4, 1
Result: A 24-run over that turned the match

Sai Kishore’s Unsuccessful Challenge

Even Sai Kishore’s variations couldn’t stop Pooran’s timing and placement. After a mid-wicket six, Kishore changed lengths—but still conceded two more sixes, emphasizing Pooran’s mastery over spin.

The Left-Arm Spinner Dilemma: An IPL Rule

It’s now an unwritten IPL rule: Don’t bowl a left-arm spinner to Pooran. No length, field setting, or variation seems able to disrupt his momentum—just ask Ajinkya Rahane, who paid the price at Eden Gardens.

The Pooran Enigma During Middle Overs

The middle overs have become Pooran’s playground. Despite Axar Patel’s slow bouncers and off-spin variations, Pooran struck 28 runs off Tristan Stubbs’s bowling, with 22 of his 31 sixes this season coming off spinners.

Facing Pace: Mastery Against Quick Bowlers

Pooran’s brilliance isn’t limited to spin. Against searing pace from Mohammed Siraj, he maintained his shape and punished the slower balls—depositing a slower bouncer for a towering six over deep square leg.

Pooran’s Evolution as a Finisher

Having batted anywhere from 1–7 in T20s, Pooran’s adaptability makes him a supreme finisher. His experience in various roles has fine-tuned his ability to close out games under pressure.

An IPL Season Like No Other: Six-Hitting Glory

From January through mid-April 2024, Pooran amassed 218 sixes across all T20s—94 more than the next best (Heinrich Klaasen). In IPL 2024 alone, he smashed 35 sixes for 499 runs at a strike rate of 178.21. As IPL 2025 unfolds, he’s already within 150 runs of last season’s total, with many matches to come.

A Player to Watch

Nicholas Pooran’s blend of power, precision, and timing makes him a dream asset for LSG. This season, expect more audacious sixes, breathtaking chases, and moments that will thrill fans—and torment bowlers—across the league.