Nicholas Pooran

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – The New Sultan of Sixes in IPL 2025!

Sun, 11 May 2025 05:37:08 GMT

In a season dominated by big batting performances, it's explosive and talented Vaibhav Suryavanshi who has emerged as the most effective six-hitter of IPL 2025. Playing for the Rajasthan Royals, Suryavanshi has shown an incredible balls-per-six ratio of only 4.63, the highest in the tournament among batsmen having a minimum of 10 sixes. The 21-year-old phenom hit 16 sixes in 74 balls, declaring himself to be one of the most threatening finishers in the league this year.

Lying second to him in the ranking are some names who have become known in the game of T20 cricket. West Indian left-hander Nicholas Pooran, representing Lucknow Super Giants, is ranked second with 6.00 balls per six, having slammed 34 sixes in 204 balls. Next in the queue is Abdul Samad, representing Sunrisers Hyderabad with a ranking of 6.14, demonstrating his power with 14 sixes in 86 balls. Such statistics highlight the supremacy of Suryavanshi over a few of the game's biggest explosive hitters.

Even hard-hitters like Tim David (6.86) and Andre Russell (7.21), known for their big-hitting capabilities, fall behind the young Indian talent. With just a handful of games under his belt, Suryavanshi’s consistency and fearlessness against pace and spin have been impressive. His ability to clear the boundary regularly with minimal dot balls is what sets him apart.

Young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi tops IPL 2025 with the best balls-per-six ratio with 4.63.#vaibhavsuryavanshi pic.twitter.com/0kQzkSSAoP
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) May 11, 2025

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A Rising Star in the Making

Suryavanshi’s emergence has brought a new spark to Rajasthan Royals' batting line-up. Often used as a floater, he has consistently provided late-innings firepower, turning tight games in his team's favor. His clean hitting, especially against spinners in the middle overs, has drawn comparisons to Indian greats like Yusuf Pathan and Hardik Pandya during their prime.

As the IPL progresses into its crucial final weeks, fans and analysts alike will be closely watching if the youngster can maintain his red-hot form. With India’s T20 squad soon to be announced for the World Cup later this year, there’s already buzz that Suryavanshi might find a spot as a surprise package.

His IPL 2025 showing proves that a new six-hitting superstar may just be on the rise.

Nicholas Pooran meets fan injured by his six what happened next will melt your heart

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:38:21 GMT

Lucknow Super Giants’ star batter Nicholas Pooran showed a kind gesture before their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals. He met a fan who was hit by one of his powerful sixes earlier this season. The meeting happened during a training session at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Pooran gave the fan a signed cap and checked if he felt okay.

The incident happened on April 12 during LSG’s match against the Gujarat Titans. Pooran was in top form, hitting seven sixes in his quick 61-run knock. One of those sixes hit a fan named Nabeel on the head in the stands, causing a bloody injury. Nabeel had to be taken to the hospital. Later, as the team got ready for their next match, Pooran met Nabeel. The West Indian batter, known for his big hitting and calm nature, had arranged the meeting. The fan still had a bandage on his head when they met.

In a video shared by the team’s official social media page, Pooran is seen asking the fan, “All is well?” Nabeel gave a thumbs-up in reply. He was happy and thankful that Pooran took the time to meet him. “It felt really good. Pooran Sir had scheduled the call. That’s when I came and met him. He asked how I was. I’ll come to watch the match against Delhi. Even if I get hit again, it’s okay. Lucknow should just keep winning,” Nabeel said.

Watch the Video:

April 12 - Nicholas Pooran's six hit a fan on his head.

Yesterday - Pooran met the fan and gifted a signed LSG Cap.

Pooran personally called the fan for knowing the information about the injury ♥️ pic.twitter.com/Y7D3lS9Lpc
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 22, 2025

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Pooran’s Big Role in LSG’s IPL 2025 Campaign

Fans loved the video and praised Pooran for his kindness. It also showed how much LSG cares about its supporters. Pooran has been one of the best players for Lucknow this season. He is second in the race for the Orange Cap with 368 runs in eight matches. His strike rate is an impressive 205.58. If he scores 52 or more runs in the next match, he will take the Orange Cap from Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan.

Although his recent games against CSK and RR weren’t as good, Pooran remains a key player for LSG. The team is currently in fifth place on the points table. If they beat Delhi Capitals, they will move up to second. As for Nabeel, he’s just hoping for another LSG win even if he gets hit by a six again. “Bas apni Lucknow ki team jeetti rehni chahiye,” he said with a smile.

WATCH: MS Dhoni’s Reluctant DRS call pays off for CSK in IPL 2025 clash against LSG

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:59:19 GMT

The famous "Dhoni Review System" made a great comeback during the IPL 2025 match Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday. It happened on the last ball of the 4th over when CSK fast bowler Anshul Kamboj bowled a delivery that hit Nicholas Pooran on the pads. The umpire did not give it out, but Kamboj was sure it was hitting the stumps.

He asked MS Dhoni to take the review. Dhoni, with a smile, agreed after thinking for a few seconds. The Decision Review System (DRS) showed that the ball was going on to hit the stumps. Pooran was given out for just 8 runs, and fans were happy to see the "Dhoni Review System" back in action. Earlier, CSK won the toss and chose to bowl first in the 30th match of the IPL 2025 season, held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Dhoni said there might be dew later, and the pitch would become better for batting. He added, "We need to play with the right mindset. Our bowling has been good, but we need to improve our batting."

DHONI review system exposed 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/AUqBQBjaAi
— Open_AI (@AI_Content2) April 14, 2025

Dhoni Review System Returns in IPL 2025 After MS Dhoni's Reluctant DRS Call

CSK made two changes in their playing XI. Ravichandran Ashwin and Devon Conway were left out, and Sheik Rashid and Jamie Overton came in. LSG also made one change as Mitchell Marsh replaced Himmat Singh. LSG captain Rishabh Pant said he would have also liked to bowl first.

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"In Lucknow, the pitch is slow at the start but gets better later. We just want to play good cricket and give our best," Pant said. The match began with excitement, and Dhoni's DRS moment made it even more special. The match had plenty of crazy moments, but Dhoni’s cool and calm decision was to take the review in the high-pressure match for CSK. Even after so many years, his sharp thinking and calm nature continue to win hearts. The return of the “Dhoni Review System” brought every cricket fan’s face a smile and reminded us why Dhoni is still one of the smartest players in the cricket world. It was one of those simple yet special moments that make the IPL so enjoyable to watch.

IPL 2025, Match 30: LSG vs CSK Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:09:44 GMT

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (Lucknow) will host the 30th match of the IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings (LSG vs CSK) on Monday evening (April 14). Before this fixture, let's check its Dream11 top captains and vice-captains.

IPL 2025, Match 30: LSG vs CSK Probable XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain and wk), Ayush Badoni/Shamar Joseph (Impact Subs), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway/Khaleel Ahmed (Impact Player Sub), Rahul Tripathi/Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (Captain and wk), Ravichandran Ashwin/Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti

IPL 2025, Match 30: LSG vs CSK Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Nicholas Pooran: Orange Cap holder Nicholas Pooran is in great batting form as he has scored 349 runs in six innings with an average of 69.80 and a strike rate of 215.43, including four half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 75, 70, 44, 12, 87*, and 61 runs, respectively.

Shardul Thakur: Shardul Thakur is the second most wicket-taker in the IPL 2025. The right-arm pacer took 11 wickets in six games, including one four-fer, which was also his best bowling figures in his IPL career (4/34).

Khaleel Ahmed: CSK left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has taken 10 wickets in six matches. He has started this IPL season impressively.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Aiden Markram: Aiden Markram is returning to form strongly as he scored 45+ scores in the last three innings (53, 47, and 58 runs). He has scored 202 runs in six innings with an average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 153.03, including two half-centuries.

Noor Ahmad: CSK Afghan left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad is holding the IPL 2025 Purple Cap with 12 wickets in six matches. Although Lucknow isn't a spin bowling-friendly venue, the in-form spinner still has to play a key role for his struggling team.

Vijay Shankar: All-rounder Vijay Shankar is a big hope for CSK to turn around the situation. During the match against Delhi Capitals, while CSK were struggling at 74/5 in their chase of 184 runs, Vijay scored a fighting 69 off 54 balls. Also, in their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders, while CSK scored 103/9, Vijay's 29-run knock was the second-highest score for his team.

WATCH: Pooran’s six injures fan, viral video shows emotional return

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:16:56 GMT

In a high-voltage IPL 2025 double-header on Saturday, Nicholas Pooran's extremely fast 61 off 34 balls took the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium. In the course of the high-voltage game, one of Pooran's sixes unwittingly hit a spectator on the head, leading to a bleeding injury. The spectator was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. But a viral video captured the wounded fan returning later to the stands with a bandaged head to celebrate LSG's victory an endearing sight that went viral on social media.

Pooran's scorching knock consisted of seven towering sixes and a single boundary, assisting LSG in chasing a target of 181 with three balls remaining. His association with Aiden Markram, who also made a rapid 58, was pivotal in ending Gujarat's four-match winning streak.

One of Nicholas Pooran's sixes hit a spectator in the head.

- The guy wanted to watch the match again after getting the treatment. pic.twitter.com/LFHTCshg9j
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 13, 2025

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Pooran's Stunning Form Continues in IPL 2025

Pooran's scorching form has him as the Orange Cap leader with 349 runs in a mere six innings at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 215.43. He has hit 31 sixes till now almost equal to the whole of Chennai Super Kings team and is 20 runs ahead of Gujarat's Sai Sudharsan in Orange Cap race. Pooran came in at 65/1 upon the fall of Rishabh Pant in Saturday's game. He launched an aggressive onslaught at the Gujarat bowlers, particularly spinner Sai Kishore, against whom he scored 24 runs in an over.

His fifty was achieved in only 23 balls, his fourth half-century of the season. After the match, Pooran stated that he prioritizes knowing matchups and playing intelligent cricket over simply striking sixes. "Sometimes it's about putting the ego aside and being brave," he stated.

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By virtue of this victory, Lucknow Super Giants went to third in the points table with four wins from six. Gujarat Titans, though defeated, are still placed in the top half of the table with an equal win-loss ratio.

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Highlights

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:41:11 GMT

A memorable outing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. A solid foundation built by Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh turned into a monumental structure with the help of Nicholas Pooran (87*), who drove the Lucknow-based franchise to a total of 238/3. The target was little far to achieve for the defending IPL champion team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In reply to 238, KKR’s innings were restricted to 234/7.

Toss and first innings

The surface of Eden Gardens had very little to offer for the bowlers. After winning the toss, Knight skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s decision to field first could have been perfect if his bowlers had at least been able to slow down the opponent team’s run rate. Harshit Rana took the wickets of Markram (47) and Abdul Samad (6) but went for a 12.75 economy rate in his 4-over quota. The other wicket fall, in the form of Marsh (81), was taken by Andre Russell. Russell took a wicket, bowled only 2 overs, and spent a total of 32 runs. Though Varun Chakaravarthy did not claim any wicket, he produced a 7.75 economy rate in his 4 overs quota, which proved that there was something for the bowlers in the pitch.

Second Innings

On their home ground, Knight Riders has shown their fighting spirits with the bat. Despite losing Quinton de Kock’s wicket early, KKR batters tried to maintain their momentum with a quick pace. Sunil Narine, who has so far remained cold in the ongoing IPL 2025, played a handy 30-run innings with a 230.77 strike rate. Skipper Rahane, with his well-composed batting, scored a brilliant 61 off 35 balls, accompanied by Venkatesh Iyer with a 29-ball, 45-run innings. Their efforts went in vain as the middle order and the lower middle order batters produced very little to take the team to the finish line. Rinku Singh (38 runs 15 balls) tried to make some impact at the last minute, but it was not enough.

Thorough entertainment at the Eden Gardens 🏟 🍿

And it's the Rishabh Pant-led @LucknowIPL that prevail in a thrilling run fest 🥳

They bag 2️⃣ crucial points with a 4️⃣-run victory over #KKR 👏

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/3bQPKnxnJs #TATAIPL | #KKRvLSG pic.twitter.com/31clVQk1dD
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2025

Post-Match Reactions

Rishabh Pant (LSG Skipper): "We didn’t realise the game would get this close when they batted in the first inning, but in the second inning, as the batters of KKR were batting, they knew that it would go close for sure. There were a lot of turning points in the game as after the first strategic break, told the bowlers to stick to their game plan and not try to overdo things. Our plan was to have a left-hand and right-hand batter at the crease as KKR spinners were bowling well.

Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Skipper): "Match was a really tight one, and this wicket looks good to bat on, and we fought well, fell short of just 4 runs in the end, but overall, it was a great game. When you are chasing 230 plus, you are bound to lose wickets in the middle as the intent was always there to just go for the boundaries. Everyone batted really well and it was really tough for the bowlers to contain here. The boundary was very short at one end of the square, and there is no complaint about the bowling attack, and Varun also bowled really well."

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match scorecard

Lucknow Super Ginats- 238/3 (20 overs)

Batting	Runs (Balls)	Bowling	Wickets/ Runs (Overs)
Nicholas Pooran	87* (36)	Harshit Rana	2/51 (4)
Mitchell Marsh	81 (48)	Andre Russell	1/32 (2)
Aiden Markram	47 (28)	Varun Chakaravarthy	0/31 (4)

Kolkata Knight Riders- 234/7 (20 Overs)

Batting	Runs (Balls)	Bowling	Wickets/ Runs (Overs)
Ajinkya Rahane	61 (35)	Shardul Thakur	2/52 (4)
Venkatesh Iyer	45 (29)	Akash Deep	2/55 (4)
Rinku Singh	38* (15)	Digvesh Singh	1/33 (4)

'Adab se maara hai' - Fans react as LSG score mammoth 238 against KKR at Eden Gardens

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:18:36 GMT

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on the mountain of runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. Winning the toss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane preferred to bowl first. For the first couple of overs, Rahane's decision looked promising; Vaibhav Arora was in good shape in his first over, though Spencer Johnson was expensive from the beginning.

LSG batters started their innings in a more composed way than in their previous IPL 2025 matches. Both openers, Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, took their time, understood the surface, and then took the road to carnage. Marsh and Markram stitched a 99-run partnership before the South African lost his wicket to Harshit Rana. Things were getting more complicated for the host when Nicholas Pooran came into the crease. Marsh was already there, a set batsman, and Pooran has been in good touch so far in the tournament.

Nicholas Pooran is an absolute beast.

Pooran reminds me The Chris Gayle 🙏#KKRvsLSG #LSGvKKR #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/yTb2Be6LSj
— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) April 8, 2025

Eden Gardens pitch is normally known for its batting-friendly nature, especially when there is a blue sky and scorching sun, which can make the surface drier and balls come easily on the bat. Markam's wicket fell in 10.2 overs; LSG then was on 99. When Marsh departed on 15.2 overs, 170 was on the scoreboard.

#KKRvsLSG
Scene after Nicholas Pooran Beast knock 🔥 pic.twitter.com/a1cDQrJakN
— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) April 8, 2025

A match Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers will love to forget

First the South African and Australian duo, then a partnership of Australian and West Indian batters, KKR bowlers have absolutely no clue how to restrict the run flow. With six 4s and five 6s, Marsh claimed 81 off 48 balls. But the main man of LSG was Pooran, who continued to drag the total over 200, ultimately 238 of 3 in 20 overs. The Caribbean swashbuckling batter remains unbeaten with 87 in 36 balls, a strike rate of 241.67; 8 times he cleared the rope for a maximum and seven times for a boundary.

TAKE A BOW, MITCHELL MARSH.

81 (48) with 6 fours and 5 sixes. A total carnage at the Eden Gardens by Marsh. He smashed 4 fifties in 5 innings in IPL 2025, the Orange Cap holder....#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/4eqZqMuLQn
— Howzzat Zone (@HowzzatZone) April 8, 2025

The only bowler from Kolkata Knight Riders who produced a satisfying figure according to the economy rate was Varun Chakravarthy, 31 runs in his 4 overs quota but no wickets for him. Arora completed his spell with an 8.75 economy rate. The other three bowlers have an economy rate over 12. Andre Russell, who took the wicket of Marsh, offered 32 runs in his 2 overs.

Nicholas Pooran with KKR bowlers in today's match #KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/hqNnjUwnAU
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) April 8, 2025

IPL 2025, Match 21: KKR vs LSG Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:30:39 GMT

On Tuesday afternoon (April 8), the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (KKR vs LSG) match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which has been scheduled for the 21st match of the IPL 2025. Let's check the KKR vs LSG Dream11 top captains and vice-captains.

IPL 2025, Match 21: KKR vs LSG Probable XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje/Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora/Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Sub)

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh/Digvesh Rathi (Impact Sub), Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad/Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep

IPL 2025, Match 21: KKR vs LSG Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Captain choices

Nicholas Pooran: Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran has proven himself one of the most dangerous batters with his strong six-hitting abilities. He has scored 75, 70, 44, and 12 runs this season and also holds the record for most sixes in this IPL season with 16 sixes.

Mitchell Marsh: In the ongoing IPL season, Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh scored 72, 52, 0, and 60 runs, respectively. He is providing fiery starts with a strike rate of 160+.

Varun Chakravarthy: Leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is a key name in the KKR squad, who is currently in dream form with the ball. He has taken six wickets in four matches this IPL season, including taking three wickets in their last game against SunRisers Hyderabad.

Top 3 Vice-captain choices

Sunil Narine: Caribbean cricketer Sunil Narine is still fighting hard to find his form. In this IPL season, his best performance is a 44-run knock as an opener in the first match of the tournament. He has also picked up two wickets in three matches this season.

Andre Russell: Another KKR all-rounder Andre Russell hasn't produced his fiery batting performance yet as he hasn't managed double-digit scores in three innings of this tournament. However, in the last two games, Russell picked up two wickets each.

Shardul Thakur: While KKR's top-order batting is struggling, LSG pacer Shardul Thakur will have an important role with the new ball. He has already taken seven wickets in four matches in the IPL 2025, including picking up two wickets in his first over of their first two matches of the season.

IPL 2025: 3 players who can replace Rishabh Pant as LSG captain

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:21:28 GMT

Rishabh Pant’s captaincy of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 has been questioned as he has struggled with the bat, even though he was purchased for a record-busting INR 27 crore, the highest price ever for an IPL player. Pant was made captain in January 2025, but his play over the first few games has been underwhelming. In his first three matches of IPL 2025, Pant made a golden duck against Delhi Capitals, 15 in 12 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and only 2 against Punjab Kings and 2 against Mumbai, falling to Glenn Maxwell repeatedly. This prolonged slump has led to calls for his head, in large part due to the high expectations that have always come with his steep price tag. If LSG chooses to sack him in the middle of the season owing to this lackluster performance, three names emerge as leading candidates to succeed him:

Aiden Markram

Markram has gone about his business under the radar, developing into a consistent top-order batter and a shrewd captain. So far this season, in just four matches, he has made 134 runs at an average of 33.50 and an SR of just over 135. His calm 53 against Mumbai Indians helped hold the innings together after Pant was out early on. His cool, strategic captaincy has already brought two successive SA20 crowns with Sunrisers Eastern Cape. His experience leading South Africa in T20Is will serve him well. Even though he hasn’t bowled this season, his admissible off-spin gives any squad depth. Considering Pant’s recent odyssey, Markram’s form and history as a leader place him as a strong candidate.

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Nicholas Pooran

Another of LSG’s hitters with the ability to change matches, Pooran has been in electric touch this season so far, scoring 189 runs at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate just below 165. Although he has been out for 12 against MI, his previous scores of 70, 44, and 75 have been match-defining. Having previously captained the West Indies in T20s and having served as LSG stand-in captain in 2023, Pooran possesses strong leadership credentials. His presence behind the stumps and ability to finish games make him a dynamic option to step up if the team chooses to go in a different direction from Pant.

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Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh has been the best player in the tournament for LSG so far this season. With 236 runs in just four games at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 155, he’s been a nightmare for any opposition bowlers up the top of the order. His blistering 60 off 31 balls against MI helped him bag the Player of the Match award and propelled LSG to a massive 210 total. Though a back injury has prevented him from bowling, Marsh’s leadership experience with Australia including leading them in T20Is and his consistently strong batting performances put him in an excellent position to win the job. Once he’s fully fit, his all-around capabilities can be an added bonus.

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With Rishabh Pant ready to return to form even after heavy investment, LSG will have to look for other options to replace the captain. Markram provides seasoned calmness and control, Pooran explosive aggression and national familiarity, and Marsh that extra impact and international know-how. Any one of the three could provide LSG the spark they need to jumpstart their season.

IPL 2025, Match 16: LSG vs MI Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:58:06 GMT

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 . Both teams have had similar starts to the season, with one win and two losses each from their three matches so far. Mumbai Indians come into this game on a high, having defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in their last outing. In contrast, LSG will be aiming for a strong comeback after suffering a loss to Punjab Kings in their previous match.

Here, we are going through the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains for the LSG vs MI match.

IPL 2025, Match 16: LSG vs MI Probable XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma/Vignesh Puthur (Impact Players), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks/Bevon Jacobs, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

IPL 2025, Match 16: LSG vs MI Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Captain choices

Nicholas Pooran: There is no shock that Nicholas Pooran is leading the Orange Cap battle with 189 runs in three innings after scoring 75, 70, and 44 runs, respectively. His incredible six-hitting ability can destroy any bowling line-up.

Hardik Pandya: MI captain Hardik Pandya has to take important roles for his team. While the MI skipper is yet to perform strongly with the bat, he has taken three wickets in two matches. He can play strong finisher roles both as a batter and a bowler.

Mitchell Marsh: Although Mitchell Marsh scored a golden duck in their last game against Punjab Kings, he previously scored 72 and 52 runs against Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad, respectively.

Top 3 Vice-captain choices

Shardul Thakur: Although Shardul Thakur went wicketless in their last game, he started well in the previous two matches by picking up a total of two and four wickets, including his best bowling figures in his IPL career (4/34).

Deepak Chahar: Indian pacer Deepak Chahar has a strong experience and started well in the IPL 2025 with four wickets in three matches, including three wickets in the powerplay.

Trent Boult: Although New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult is mostly silent in the early IPL 2025, he is improving well with every game.