IPL 2023, CSK vs LSG | Twitter mindblown over Nicholas Pooran's one-of-a-kind switch-hit triple-decker
The Indian Premier League has become a favoured hunting ground for Caribbean players over the years as they have time and again enthralled fans with their audacious brand of cricket. Nicholas Pooran became the latest entrant to the list on Tuesday with a sensational shot that travelled 91 meters.
Lucknow Super Giants had little to cheer about in their league fixture against the Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. The visitors were first smashed all over the park to be set a target of 218 to chase before a middle-order batting collapse dented their hopes of registering a second win on the trot. The only positives for the side were the incredible bowling of Ravi Bishnoi, who came away with three wickets, and the carnage showcased by the West Indian duo of Nicholas Pooran and Kyle Mayers. While the latter had a much more valuable contribution, tallying 53 runs off just 22 deliveries, it was Pooran that stole the prime spot in the highlights reel with a six beyond belief.
Ravindra Jadeja took the ball for the first time in the day in the 15th over with the opposition still requiring 82 runs. The situation demanded something extraordinary from the batters and Nicholas Pooran delivered, at least for a brief moment. On the fifth ball of the over, Jadeja attempted to bowl to the field by delivering a full ball outside off-stump. However, his Caribbean rival was a step ahead of him, as he quickly switched up his stance to prepare a slog hit over the traditional point region. Pooran's willow connected with the ball like a dream, launching it 91 meters away and into the third deck of the Chepauk stands.
On a day where over 400 runs were scored, Twiteratti seemed to unanimously label the stroke as the shot of the day and even though it was not enough to lead Lucknow to victory, the six would be remembered for years to come.
That's massive hit!
— WPL MAHARASTRA (@WMaharastra) April 3, 2023
Hugeeeeeeee!🤯
A 97M six by Nicholas Pooran with a switch hit. pic.twitter.com/TRaWxzvL9Q
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 3, 2023
Biggest six so far with reverse switch!
Nicholas Pooran reverse swept Jadeja for a 97m SIX 🔥
— Jega8 (@imBK08) April 3, 2023
(Pic - Jio Cinema)#IPL2023 #CSKvLSG #LSG #Pooran pic.twitter.com/FkVcJSpm6p
How did he manage to get that!
WTF reverse Sweep pe Massive Six by Pooran.
— Awarapan 🇮🇳 (@KingSlayer_Rule) April 3, 2023
Triple decker!🤯🤯🤯🤯
Pooran switch hit six 🤯😯
— AdhiDhaSir (@ConfusedAathma_) April 3, 2023
Pooran sent it to Orbit!
A 97M six by Nicholas Pooran with a switch hit. pic.twitter.com/15ck89cDMS
— Goku (@GaithuruGeorge) April 3, 2023
This is called power!
Reverse sweep lo 97m six aa #Pooran 💥
— The #OG ⚠️ (@sundar_1921) April 3, 2023
Mindblowing hit!
Pooran reverse hit 97 M six 😱
— . (@_Square_Peg_) April 3, 2023
Power of West Indies!
How could Pooran Poli hit that six! #CSKvsLSG
— CA Quokka (@caniksn) April 3, 2023
Awesome!
pooran bhaiiiii what a six😭😭😭
— Arpita (@footballispain) April 3, 2023