Aakash Chopra praised Nicholas Poornan’s ability to transport his team on his shoulders before the Lucknow Super Giant (LSG) conflict against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Manansingh stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 19.
Lucknow was one of the most formidable sides of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). They have races of their openers – Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. Ayush Badoni and David Miller also made vital contributions. The Skipper Rishabh Pant was not at its best, but half a gravelly half-century in the last match against Chennai Super Kings could work as the tonic he needed.
Meanwhile, the best striker for LSG was the former captain of the Antilles T20, Pooran. The Southpaw scored 357 points out of seven matches at an average of 59.50 and a strike rate of 208.77. While analyzing LSG stick performance in IPL 2025, Chopra said that the amazing Pooran form had overshadowed minor gaps.
“Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram are doing a good job as a workman. Rishabh Pant finally scored races in the last game. (David) Miller has not been able to shoot so far.
“However, they can still manage in the stick because Nicholas Pooran arrives in the middle in n ° 3. Akela Banda Sab Pe Bhaari Hai (A guy alone proves too much for everyone). He’s a powerful player. He is due to fire because he was dismissed in the last match, and this does not happen several times. If he strikes, the game will become interesting, “he added.
They have some concerns in the bowling alley: Aakash Chopra
While speaking of the LSG bowling department, Chopra estimated that the hindrances of the legs Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi will repercuss well against the Royals at the Sawai Mansingh stadium.
“They have some concerns in the bowling alley. It is the house of Ravi Bishnoi. He comes from Rajasthan, so he knows very well the Sawai Mansingh. I think Digvezh Rathi will play well in this game. It will be slightly difficult to hit the spinners because the ball will hit the bottom of the bat,” said Chopra.
The former striker of India estimated that if Mayank Yadav, who was on the sidelines due to the injuries of the back and the toes, plays against the Royals, this will add more thrill to the game.
“Will Mayank Yadav be seen playing? This is a big story. If Mayank Yadav plays, it brings a little more thrill because he has a rhythm. He comes back from an injury. Ideally, you want to put it right away, and if they play it, the guy has power,” observed the cricket that has become an expert.
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