Nicholas Pooran's explosive 75 off 30 balls, featuring seven sixes and six fours, powered Lucknow Super Giants to 209/8 against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 opener. Pooran decimated part-timer Tristan Stubbs, earning 28 runs from a single over. Complemented by Mitchell Marsh's 72, this dominant batting display has set a strong start for the Super Giants' campaign.
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