Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Nicholas Pooran achieved a major milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. He became the third-fastest player to complete 150 sixes in the tournament, joining an elite club.
Fastest batters to hit 150 sixes in IPL
Chris Gayle holds the record for being the fastest to hit 150 sixes, achieving the feat in just 50 innings. He is followed by Andre Russell, who took 72 innings. Nicholas Pooran joins the elite list, becoming the third-fastest to reach the milestone in 78 innings.
| Player | Innings |
|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 50 |
| Andre Russell | 72 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 78 |
| KL Rahul | 95 |
| David Warner | 109 |
| AB de Villiers | 111 |
Pooran scored 87 off 36 balls in the match, hitting eight sixes and seven fours. He has scored 288 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 225 and an average of 72.
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 5 | 288 | 87* | 72 | 225 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 24 |
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