Pooran Shines as Lucknow Ends Gujarat’s Winning Streak

Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role as the Lucknow Super Giants triumphed over the Gujarat Titans, ending their four-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League 2025. Pooran’s impressive performance led Lucknow to secure a convincing victory by six wickets at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

In an electrifying match, Nicholas Pooran stood out by scoring 61 runs off just 34 balls. His innings included an impressive tally of seven sixes, marking his fourth half-century of this IPL season. This aggressive display helped the Lucknow Super Giants chase down the target set by the Gujarat Titans with relative ease.

Aiden Markram also contributed significantly to Lucknow’s successful chase, scoring 58 runs off 31 balls. Together, Pooran and Markram formed a formidable partnership that steered their team to a victory. Lucknow finished the game with a score of 186-4 in 19.3 overs, comfortably surpassing the total set by their opponents.

On the other side, the Gujarat Titans had a strong start with a 120-run opening stand between Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan in 73 balls. Despite this promising beginning, the Titans were restricted to a final score of 180-6 by the end of their innings.

This match marked the end of the Gujarat Titans‘ four-match winning streak, as the Lucknow Super Giants notched up their third consecutive win in this year’s IPL season.

The match, held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, witnessed some breathtaking cricket, with outstanding performances from both teams. Ultimately, it was the fireworks provided by Nicholas Pooran and his teammates that saw the Lucknow Super Giants emerge as the victors, adding another victory to their season’s tally.