Watch: Nicholas Pooran’s hilarious run-out moment in IPL 2026 clash vs SRH

The IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium turned into a tense contest. Both teams fought hard in a close contest. SRH batting first and getting off to a weak start. However, they recovered well and managed to post a fighting total.

Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 156/9 in their 20 overs. Heinrich Klaasen played a brilliant knock of 62 runs under pressure. Nitish Kumar Reddy backed him up nicely with a hard-fought 56 runs including five sixes. The Lucknow Super Giants had a great bowling performance by Mohammed Shami taking two wickets for nine runs, while Avesh Khan and Prince Yadav took two wickets each.

Lucknow Super Giants started the chase in a good way. Aiden Markram scored a quick 45, and Rishabh Pant added 32 runs. LSG looked comfortable at 108/4 after 14 overs. But the pitch started helping spinners, and things slowly began to change in SRH’s favour.

Nicholas Pooran’s run-out changes the game

The big turning point came in the 14th over bowled by Shivang Kumar. Nicholas Pooran was at the crease but struggled to read a googly. He tried to play it but missed the ball completely, and it went into the wicketkeeper’s gloves.

In a surprising moment, Pooran suddenly ran for a single even though the ball was safely with the keeper. Ishan Kishan reacted quickly and removed the bails. Pooran was out for just 1 run, which was a big mistake at that moment.

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This unusual dismissal shocked everyone in the stadium. It was a big mistake at a crucial time in the match. Pooran is known for finishing games, so losing him this way was a huge blow for LSG.

Mix-up in the middle costs crucial wicket during SRH clash

After Pooran’s run-out, Lucknow Super Giants suddenly lost momentum in the chase. The team, which looked comfortable earlier, came under pressure as the required run rate started to rise. SRH bowlers used this moment well and tightened their control on the game.

This wicket brought LSG down to 114/4 after 15 overs, which definitely increased the level of difficulty for the chase during the final stage. The batters were forced to take risks, and SRH bowlers did not allow easy boundaries. This mix-up proved to be a turning point in the match.

Fans react to funny dismissal in IPL 2026

Here is how fans react, as many called it one of the funniest run-outs of IPL 2026 and blamed Pooran for the mistake, while others praised Ishan Kishan for his quick awareness and sharp work behind the stumps.

At the time of writing: Lucknow Super Giants were 148/5 in 18.3 overs, needing just 9 runs from 9 balls, with Rishabh Pant batting on 56.