Sixes and consistency: Is Nicholas Pooran the best T20 batter right now?

ANI April 3, 2025 213 views

Nicholas Pooran has emerged as a phenomenal T20 batting force, dominating global cricket with unprecedented run-scoring and six-hitting. His remarkable statistics since 2024 show he's leading run charts with 2,821 runs and an astonishing 202 sixes. Pooran's strike rate consistently hovers above 160, making him a destructive batsman across formats. With multiple half-centuries and a century to his name, he's redefining T20 batting excellence.

"Pooran is batting on a different surface" - IPL Commentary
Lucknow, April 3: As Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) takes on Mumbai Indians (MI) in a home clash at Ekana Stadium, all eyes will be on LSG batter and West Indies star Nicholas Pooran, who sits at the top of the batting charts with the Orange Cap on his head in the tournament so far.

Key Points

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Nicholas Pooran leads T20 run charts with 2,821 runs since 2024

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Smashed 202 sixes, far ahead of nearest competitor

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Maintains extraordinary strike rate over 160

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Consistent performer across franchise and international cricket

LSG and MI, both struggling for form and consistency with just a win each in their three matches so far, will be aiming to rise from the mid-table positions towards the top, with the contest set to take place on a tricky Ekana pitch. During the last LSG clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ekana, Pooran seemed to be batting on a different surface, scoring a fighting 44 in 30 balls, with five fours and two sixes that powered his team to a fighting total of 171.

So far, in three matches in IPL 2025, Pooran has made 189 runs at an average of 63.00 and a strike rate of over 219 with two fifties to his name. His best score is 75.

Pooran's dominance in T20s has been going on for a long while and is not something new. Since 2024, Pooran has led the run-scoring and six-hitting charts in T20s. In this time frame, as per ESPNCricinfo, Pooran has smashed 202 sixes, way ahead of Heinrich Klaasen, who has hit 121 sixes and is a distant rival at second spot.

Also, since 2024, Pooran is the leading run-getter in T20s, with 2,821 runs in 87 innings at an average of 41.48 and a strike rate of over 160. He has scored a century and 20 fifties and his best score is 101. At the second place is South Africa's Reeza Hendricks, who has made 2,182 runs in 82 matches and 77 innings at an average of 32.56 and strike rate of over 131, with a century and 19 fifties.

Since IPL 2024, Pooran has scored 688 runs at an average of 62.54 in 17 matches and 17 innings, with a strike rate of 187.17 and five half-centuries. His best score is 75.

Having a brilliant track record for franchise cricket and international T20s alike, is Pooran the best T20 batter on the planet right now?

Comments:

AJ

Amanda J.

Pooran is absolutely electric to watch! That strike rate of 219 is insane 🔥 He's single-handedly keeping LSG in games. Definitely the most exciting batter in T20s right now.

RK

Rahul K.

The numbers don't lie - 202 sixes since 2024 is ridiculous! But I'd like to see him perform more consistently in high-pressure knockout matches before crowning him the best.

SM

Sophia M.

As an MI fan, I'm terrified every time Pooran comes to bat against us 😅 His ability to hit sixes at will makes him the most dangerous player in the tournament right now.

DT

David T.

Respect to Pooran's amazing stats, but let's not forget about Suryakumar Yadav when he's fit. The competition at the top is fierce! Both are incredible to watch in full flow.

LP

Lisa P.

That innings against PBKS was pure class! The way he was timing the ball while others struggled showed his next-level ability. West Indies cricket is lucky to have him 🇦🇬

NV

Nikhil V.

While Pooran is phenomenal, I think the article overlooks his occasional inconsistency. He's either scoring big or getting out cheaply - needs more 30-40 run cameos to be truly complete.

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