In a crucial moment during the ongoing IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Mitchell Starc once again proved to be a nightmare for Nicholas Pooran. The DC pace spearhead dismissed the in-form LSG batter for the fifth time in T20s, asserting his dominance in this particular matchup. After Pooran’s dismissal, LSG slowed down and could manage to put only 160 on board.
Pooran, who has been a standout performer this season with 377 runs at a strike rate of 204.89 in nine innings and an average of 47.13, has consistently struggled against Starc. In their seven T20 encounters, Starc has dismissed Pooran five times, conceding just 12 runs off 14 balls—resulting in a dismal average of 2.40 for the swashbuckling batter. Earlier this season, Starc got the better of Pooran in Vizag.
The dismissal of Pooran came in the 12th over when Starc bowled a cunning slower short ball that led to his departure for 9 runs off 5 balls. This wicket proved crucial in shifting the momentum toward DC, as LSG lost their second wicket after a strong start at 87 runs in 9.6 overs.
Starc’s repeated success over Pooran is a key psychological advantage, rendering one of the league’s most aggressive hitters a vulnerable target. As the tournament progresses, this recurring battle will be one to watch—especially if LSG and DC face off again in the playoffs.
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