IPL 2025: Pooran Shines, LSG Defeat SRH

Nicholas Pooran delivered a stunning performance for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), scoring 70 runs off just 26 balls, including a record-setting half-century in 18 balls, the fastest of IPL 2025. This explosive innings, supported by strategic batting order changes and Shardul Thakur's exceptional bowling performance, propelled LSG to a five-wicket victory, chasing down SRH's total of 191 runs in only 16.1 overs. In parallel IPL 2025 matches, Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a narrow six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with Wanindu Hasaranga's 4/35 and Nitish Rana's 81 off 36 balls, while Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets, thanks to Mitchell Starc's five-wicket haul. These results have left Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the bottom of the points table, both winless in the competition so far.