Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Status: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wkts
Match Type: T20
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Scores:
Lucknow Super Giants Inning 1: 190/9 (20 overs)
Sunrisers Hyderabad Inning 1: 193/5 (16.1 overs).
Post-Match Insights: Nicholas Pooran and Pat Cummins Break Down Key Moments
Nicholas Pooran on the Orange Cap and His Batting Mindset
He made 70 out of 26 balls.
“It’s a bit oversized, but wearing it feels rewarding,” Pooran chuckled when asked about the Orange Cap. The dynamic batter revealed his focus isn’t on launching sixes but on refining his technique. “I prioritize getting into strong positions and timing the ball. When the matchup favors us, that’s when I trust my skills to execute,” he explained. Pooran also credited Hyderabad’s batting-friendly pitch, highlighting how teams often chase or set massive totals there. “Winning the toss helped. If you survive the powerplay without losing wickets, you can accelerate fearlessly,” he added.
Teamwork and Natural Talent: Pooran’s Winning Formula
The West Indian star praised teammate Mitchell Marsh (“Marshy showed his class”) and stressed the value of their left-right batting combo. “Rotating strike and building partnerships matter more than flashy shots,” he said. When asked about his explosive bat speed, Pooran shrugged playfully: “Never trained for it—just blessed with natural talent, I guess!”
Pat Cummins on Pitch Challenges and Opposition’s Edge
The skipper acknowledged the tough conditions, calling Hyderabad’s surface “the second-best wicket we’ve seen.” Despite the grip slowing things slightly, he admitted, “It was still a solid track. But their batters outplayed us with smart planning.” Cummins pointed to the opposition’s disciplined bowling as a key hurdle: “They never let us recover after powerplay strikes.”
Reflections and Road Ahead: Cummins’ Pragmatic Approach
Cummins rued the lack of an anchor batter, referencing Ishan Kishan’s recent match-winning knock as a blueprint. “Having someone stabilize the innings is crucial,” he noted. While disappointed, the Aussie captain remained optimistic: “It’s a long tournament. We’ll learn, tweak tactics, and bounce back quickly.” He wrapped up with a nod to resilience: “No time to dwell—every game is a fresh chance to make an impact.”
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