New Delhi [India], March 28: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has hailed Nicholas Pooran as the best T20 player in the current era following the Caribbean batter’s explosive performances in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.
Pooran’s recent 70 off 26 balls powered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a five-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), successfully chasing down 191 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Harbhajan’s High Praise for Pooran
Impressed by Pooran’s fearless batting, Harbhajan took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote:
“Currently Nicholas Pooran is the best player of T20 format. Period!”
Pooran’s Fiery IPL 2025 Campaign
The 29-year-old West Indian has been in blistering form this season:
- Match 1 vs Delhi Capitals (DC): 75 off 30 balls (lost by 1 wicket)
- Match 2 vs SRH: 70 off 26 balls (won by 5 wickets)
- Total Runs: 145 in 2 matches
- Orange Cap Holder: 145 runs at an average of 72.50 and a strike rate of 258.92
Milestones and Records
- Second Player to Score 1000+ Runs for LSG: Achieved in 31 matches (only behind KL Rahul’s 1410 in 38 matches)
- Fastest Fifty for LSG: 15-ball fifty vs RCB (2023)
- Most 50+ scores in <20 balls in IPL History: 4 times (ahead of Travis Head & Jake Fraser-McGurk – 3 times each)
A T20 Superstar in the Making
Pooran’s ability to accelerate with effortless power-hitting has placed him among the most feared finishers in the league. His consistent performances have not only kept LSG in the race for the playoffs but also strengthened his reputation as one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket today.
Can Pooran maintain this stellar form and lead LSG to their first IPL title? All eyes will be on him in the upcoming matches.