Nicholas Pooran showcased his batting prowess once again in the IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. The left-handed batsman scored a brilliant 36-ball 87, marking his third fifty of the season and solidifying his position at the top of the Orange Cap standings. His teammate Mitchell Marsh also impressed with a half-century against KKR, moving up to the second spot in the run-getters list.
The leading run-getters of IPL 2025 so far are as follows:
1. Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 288 runs in 5 matches at an average of 72.00 and a strike rate of 225.00
2. Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 265 runs in 5 matches at an average of 53.00 and a strike rate of 180.27
3. Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 199 runs in 5 matches at an average of 49.75 and a strike rate of 150.75
4. Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 191 runs in 4 matches at an average of 47.75 and a strike rate of 150.39
5. Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) – 184 runs in 5 matches at an average of 36.80 and a strike rate of 160.00
This list was updated after the PBKS vs CSK match on April 8, 2025. Pooran’s consistent performances with the bat have been crucial for Lucknow Super Giants, making him a standout player in the ongoing IPL season.
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