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Pooran Smashes 2nd Fastest Fifty for LSG in IPL 2026 Comeback

Nicholas Pooran smashed the second-fastest fifty for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL history, scoring 63 off 21 balls against Mumbai Indians. His 16-ball half-century broke a run of poor form, having made only 82 runs in his previous eight innings. Pooran's knock, featuring eight sixes, helped LSG post 228/5, their fourth-highest IPL score. MI also scored 228/5, with Aiden Markram and Himmat Singh adding a brutal 68-run stand.

Key Points: Pooran Hits 2nd Fastest LSG Fifty in IPL 2026

  • Pooran scores 63 off 21 balls
  • 2nd fastest fifty for LSG in IPL history
  • Breaks run of poor form with 82 runs in previous 8 innings
  • MI sets 228/5 target, LSG posts 228/5
  • 16 sixes by LSG joint second most in an innings
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IPL 2026: Pooran smashes 2nd highest fifty for LSG; breaks run of poor form

Nicholas Pooran smashes 21-ball 63, 2nd fastest fifty for LSG in IPL 2026, breaking poor form against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede.

"Pooran's half-century came in just 16 balls, with the fastest fifty for LSG in his hands - Report"

Mumbai, May 4

Former West Indies middle-order batter Nicholas Pooran smashed the second-fastest for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League history, falling two deliveries short of breaking his own franchise record on Monday.

Pooran achieved this feat during his side's IPL match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, smashing a 21-ball 63, with four and eight sixes, including three against all-rounder Will Jacks.

Pooran's half-century came in just 16 balls, with the fastest fifty for LSG in his hands, coming in 15 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2023 edition.

Eight sixes by Pooran is the joint-second most by an LSG batter in an innings, behind 10 sixes by Quinton de Kock vs KKR in 2022. Pooran reached his half-century in less than 20 balls for the fifth time in IPL history, with Abhishek Sharma (six) having more such half-centuries for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Having made just 82 runs in his previous eight innings, Pooran now has scored 145 runs in nine innings at an average of 16.11 and a strike rate of 118.85. This is his first T20 half-century in 2026, scoring 257 runs in 16 innings at an average of 16.06 and a strike rate of 120.65.

Coming to the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. After Josh Inglis (13) fell cheaply, knocks from Mitchell Marsh (44 in 25 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and Pooran (63 in 21 balls, with a four and eight sixes) kept LSG in the game as they stitched a quickfire stand of 94 runs. However, Corbin Bosh (2/20) contributed to LSG being reduced to 160/5. Aiden Markram (31* in 25 balls, with a four and six) and Himmat Singh (40* in 21 balls, with two fours and two sixes) stitched a brutal 68-run stand, taking MI to 228/5 in 20 overs.

This is LSG's fourth-highest IPL score, with 257/5 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2023 being the highest. 16 sixes by LSG today is the joint second most by them in an innings.

During the match, LSG reached the 100-run mark in 6.5 overs, the fastest team 100 for LSG, surpassing the 7.3 over effort vs SRH in Hyderabad in 2025.

141/3 is LSG's highest total after the first 10 overs. The previous highest at this point was 129/2 vs SRH in 2025.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, Pooran is such a destructive hitter when he gets going. But his inconsistency is frustrating. 82 runs in 8 innings before this is not good enough for an overseas player. Let's see if he can string together a few more knocks.
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Vikram M
IPL mein aisi innings dekhne ko milti hai! Pooran's eight sixes were a treat. But MI's bowlers need to learn how to bowl in death overs. Giving away 68 runs in last 5 overs is criminal. Bumrah is missed badly. 😅
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James A
What a knock from Pooran! That 94-run stand with Marsh changed the game completely. LSG's batting depth looks scary when everyone clicks. Markram and Himmat Singh finishing well at the end shows how strong this lineup is.
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Rohit P
Pooran ka form is good news for West Indies cricket too. But let's be real - his average of 16.11 in IPL is not great for a designated finisher. One innings doesn't make a season. Need consistency from him. Still, entertaining stuff tonight! 🎉
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Sarah B
That was some clean hitting by Pooran! Actually, three sixes off Will Jacks in an over must have demoralized the bowler completely. LSG's 228/5 is a massive total - Wankhede is a batting paradise but this was top-class batting.

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