Presenting the fastest half-centuries by LSG batters in IPL
Nicholas Pooran was at his destructive best against Mumbai Indians in Match 67 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season at the Wankhede Stadium. The southpaw pulled the Lucknow Super Giants out from a hole after they were reduced to 69/3 in 9.3 overs. Notably, he reached his fifty off just 19 balls. Here we decode the fastest half-centuries for the Super Giants.
Kyle Mayers - 20 balls versus PBKS
Kyle Mayers stood tall for LSG with a fiery 24-ball 54 against the Punjab Kings in Match 38 of 2023 IPL. The opener was aggressive from the outset as he reached his fifty off just 20 balls. His efforts helped LSG post a mammoth 257/5 while batting first. PBKS fought hard but lost the duel by 56 runs.
Nicholas Pooran - 20 balls versus DC
Pooran showed off his explosive shots against Delhi Capitals earlier in the ongoing season. He smashed a 27-ball 61 as LSG suffered a 19-run loss. They were restricted to 189/9 in an attempt to chase down 209. Notably, Pooran reached his fifty off just 20 balls, igniting hopes in the LSG camp. However, he did not receive the required support.
Nicholas Pooran - 19 balls versus MI
Pooran's recent heroics against MI occupy the second place on this list. As mentioned, he bailed LSG out of trouble with a sensational 19-ball half-century. He ended up scoring 75 off just 29 balls, his second-highest score in IPL. The dasher's efforts helped the Super Giants post 214/6 while batting first. MI could only manage 196/6 in response.
Nicholas Pooran - 15 balls versus RCB
Pooran played a blinder as LSG chased down 213 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last year. The southpaw arrived with LSG reeling at 99/4. He put up a big-hitting exhibition and reached his fifty off just 15 balls, the then joint-second-fastest half-century in IPL. Pooran ended up scoring 62 off 19 balls as LSG crossed the line on the final ball.
