As the match is moving in 2025, the race for the orange cap is also becoming exciting. At this time, Lucknow Super Janent (LSG) batsman Nicholas Puran has reached the top of this race. With his banging batting, he has wreaked havoc on the bowlers of the opposing teams and captured the orange cap.
Nicholas Puran’s havoc continues, stormy innings played against SRH
Nicholas Puran has so far played two matches for Lucknow and he has batted aggressively in both matches. On Thursday, he scored an explosive innings of 70 runs in just 26 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In this innings, he hit 6 fours and 6 long sixes, which helped Lucknow to win the first win in the tournament.
145 runs and Orange Cap captured so far
Nicholas Puran has scored a total of 145 runs in two matches played so far in IPL 2025. During this time, 12 fours and 13 sixes have come out of his bat. His brilliant batting has led him to the forefront of the Orange Cap race. He has left behind the remaining batsmen by scoring the most runs till this time.
Michelle Marsh and Travis Head also involved in the race
Michelle Marsh is second in the Orange Cap race, who has scored 124 runs in two matches. Marsh has also made a strong contribution to his team by hitting 13 fours and 8 sixes so far. Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head, who has scored 114 runs in two matches. He has touched the figure with the help of 14 fours and 6 sixes.
Ishaan Kishan lost top position
Ishaan Kishan, who was leading in the race for the Orange Cap until a few days ago, is now out of the top three. He scored a brilliant century (106 runs) against Rajasthan Royals and was then in the first place. But in the match against Lucknow, he was dismissed by Shardul Thakur at zero and lagged behind in the race.
Hyderabad’s powerful team shocks, Lucknow’s first win
Lucknow Super Gynts had to face defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals in their first match. After this, the team came out in search of victory against SRH at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad is considered to be among the strongest teams of this season, but due to the initial shaking they could not score a big score and were reduced to 191 runs.
Michelle Marsh and Nicholas Puran laid a strong foundation for the Lucknow team chasing the target. Thanks to the brilliant innings of both, Lucknow won the match by 5 wickets with 23 balls remaining.
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