Nicholas Pooran on track to break Chris Gayle’s IPL sixes record
Nicholas Pooran on track to break Chris Gayle’s IPL sixes record
Nicholas Pooran, the explosive batter from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been creating waves in the Indian Premier League 2025 with his remarkable six-hitting ability. With 31 sixes in just 6 matches, Pooran is quickly becoming the IPL's new six-hitting sensation. To put this into perspective, the entire batting lineup of Chennai Super Kings has managed only 32 sixes across the same number of matches. But Pooran’s power-packed performances aren’t just a one-off. In four of these six innings, he has smashed at least five sixes, showcasing his consistency and explosive hitting.
Currently leading the Orange Cap race with 349 runs, Pooran’s form suggests that he is on track to shatter records. At this rate, he could easily surpass Chris Gayle’s record for the most sixes in an IPL season, which stands at 59 (set in 2012).
Can Pooran Surpass Gayle’s Record?
If Pooran continues his blistering pace, he could reach 70 sixes by the end of the league stage. And should Lucknow Super Giants make a deep run into the playoffs, that number could even rise to 80 or more.
Key Performance Highlights:
75 off 30 vs Delhi Capitals – 7 sixes
70 off 26 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – 6 sixes
44 off 30 vs Punjab Kings – 2 sixes
12 off 6 vs Mumbai Indians – 1 six
87* off 36 vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 8 sixes
61 off 34 vs Gujarat Titans – 7 sixes
Match Recap: LSG vs Gujarat Titans
In a thrilling encounter, Lucknow Super Giants successfully chased down 181 against Gujarat Titans in a 6-wicket victory. Pooran played a key role in the chase, contributing a match-winning 61 off 34 balls. His innings, along with Aiden Markram’s 58 off 31, led LSG to victory. Gujarat Titans, who were cruising at 103/0 after 10 overs, faltered in the latter stages and ended up with 180/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Shardul Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi were instrumental in the LSG bowling attack, each taking 2 wickets to help stem Gujarat’s momentum.
As Pooran continues to lead from the front, his pursuit of breaking Gayle’s iconic record seems more than achievable.
