Watch: LSG star Nicholas Pooran meets fan injured by his monstrous six in Lucknow
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Nicholas Pooran met the fan, who got injured by his monstrous six at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow. Pooran's massive six hit Nabeel in the head during LSG's sixth fixture of the Indian Premier League 2025 (2025) against Gujarat Titans (GT). In a heartfelt gesture, the batter invited the person to the stadium and gifted him a signed cap.advertisementThe hard-hitting batter also asked him if he was doing fine. Nabeel also shared his experience and said that he doesn't mind getting hit if Lucknow wins. He also mentioned that he would be coming to watch the game against Delhi Capitals (DC) to support LSG.'I'm feeling great, Pooran sir called and invited me here. I met him and he even asked if I was fine. I'm coming for the game as well. It doesn't matter if I get hit, but our Lucknow team should keep on winning. Our team won that day, that's what made me happy. This is our team, trophy is our dream,' said the fan in a video shared by Lucknow Super Giants on their X account.'Bas apni Lucknow ki team jeetti rehni chahiye' pic.twitter.com/DJkLKzMkP3— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 21, 2025advertisement
Pooran has been in sensational form in the ongoing season, being the second-highest run scorer of the season. The southpaw has accumulated 368 runs from eight innings at an average of 52.57 and a thunderous strike rate of 205.58. Pooran has scored four half-centuries this season, having played sensational knocks against Delhi Capitals (75 off 30), Sunrisers Hyderabad (70 off 26), Kolkata Knight Riders (87* off 36) and Gujarat Titans (61 off 34).The 29-year-old has played a pivotal role in the team's success as Lucknow are currently fifth on the points table with five wins from eight matches, having ten points to their name. The Rishabh Pant-led side will look to continue their winning momentum against DC in the next game.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
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