Nicholas Pooran hit 13 half-centuries in 106 Twenty20 Internationals and amassed 2275 runs to become West Indies' leading scorer in the shortest format.
Pooran played a quick knock of 38 runs off just 18 balls to help his team beat India
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.
A destructive spell from left-arm pacer Obed McCoy (6 for 17) and a superb half-century from Brandon King (68) powered the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over India in the second T20I of five-match series in St Kitts on Monday.
Pooran, 29, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, just eight months ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Nicholas Pooran, who announced his retirement from all international formats on Tuesday, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York in the Major League Cricket
A consistent performer, Pooran's last five scores in the IPL read -- 48*(26), 61(27), 75(29), 75(30), 70(26).
'For me it's about trying to get the ball off as close to the middle of the bat as possible and trust my bat swing.'
Pooran is only behind his West Indian counterparts Chris Gayle to achieved the landmark in just 50 innings and Andre Russell who took 72 innings to smash 150 maximums.
Nicholas Pooran, who slammed six sixes and six fours in his 26-ball innings, said he never worked on his bat-speed but is blessed with incredible talent.
Shardul Thakur's four-wicket haul and a sensational display of power-hitting from Nicholas Pooran set up a five-wicket win for Lucknow Super Giants over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Nicholas Pooran is not just in form -- he's in a league of his own.
With 288 runs at a strike rate of 225, Nicholas Pooran is the top run-getter in IPL 2025, while Mohammed Siraj has been brilliant in Powerplay overs with 10 wickets in five games.
The duo also scored half-centuries in the opening game against Delhi Capitals and shared the highest stand (for second wicket) in both games.
Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Aiden Markram's calm demeanour shaped Lucknow Super Giants' comfortable six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's first Most Valuable Player Index for IPL 2025.
Accidents were unfortunate but bright side is Rishabh and I are playing together: Pooran
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday announced that they have retained Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi alongside uncapped stars Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
Nicholas Pooran showed off the 'after effects' after getting hit twice on the body during the fifth T20 International against India in Lauderhill, Florida, on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Pooran is the Orange Cap holder in the ongoing 18th edition of the tournament.
Nicholas Pooran led the charge, dishing out a taste of SRH's own medicine with his ferocious hitting, while Mitchell Marsh provided perfect support.
Besides thanking the LSG fans for their support, he admitted that he also tries to help the team by imparting his knowledge of the sport as and when required.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 29.
Nicholas Pooran smashed a record-breaking 98 off 53 balls as the West Indies trounced Afghanistan by 104 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer was the brain behind making K L Rahul the 'Impact Player'.
'Happy Holi my friends. It is such a fun time to be in India to celebrate a very special day.'
It was a track where batters made merry after LSG put on 238 for 3 before KKR fell just four runs short as over 400 runs were scored.
South Africa handed a debut to fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, who at the age of 18 years and 137 days is the youngest to play in a T20 International for his country.
''Jesus has blessed me with many things in this life. None greater than having you in my life. Welcoming Mr and Mrs Pooran.'
Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs struck half-centuries for Delhi Capitals in their final league game of the season.
Pooran's 21-ball 36-run cameo propelled LSG to 193.
West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran was named the 'Leading T20 Player in the World'.
Just as Nicholas Pooran looked like taking LSG to a win, CSK Impact Player Tushar Deshpande had him holing out to Ben Stokes in the deep.
After a record-breaking move, Rishabh Pant's first act as LSG captain wasn't a tactical masterclass, but a heartfelt plea for unity.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 55.
Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.
Lucknow Super Giants are no longer just contenders, they could be IPL 2025's ultimate disruptors.
Pant and Pooran enjoyed successful individual seasons in IPL 2024. Pant scored 446 runs for Delhi Capitals while Pooran amassed 499 runs for LSG. Miller, joining LSG this season, brings his own brand of explosive batting to the table.
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