Mitchell Starc gets rid of Nicholas Pooran [Source: @IPL/x.com]
Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) star batter Nicholas Pooran was in top form during the 4th match of IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Monday, March 24.
Pooran was closing in on a well-deserved century when Australian pace sensation Mitchell Starc clean-bowled him in style.
Mitchell Starc Strikes in the 15th Over
It happened in the 15th over of LSG’s innings when Starc was brought back into the attack. The left-arm pacer delivered a fiery 140 kmph delivery, aiming straight at the stumps. The ball seamed in slightly after pitching, and Pooran, trying to slog across the line, completely missed it.
As a result, the ball crashed into the stumps, sending them flying. The crowd erupted as Starc celebrated taking the crucial wicket of Pooran, who had been tormenting the DC bowlers.
LSG's Top Order Put DC On Back Foot
Earlier in the match, Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl first. They got an early breakthrough, dismissing Aiden Markram. However, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran took charge, counterattacking DC’s bowlers with aggressive batting.
Marsh then dismissed Mukesh Kumar, while Rishabh Pant fell victim to Kuldeep Yadav’s sharp spin. At the time of writing, LSG have already scored 188 runs in 18 overs and were well on their way to a 200+ total.
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