The 16th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 4, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST. With both teams looking to climb the points table, every player battle becomes crucial. One key contest to watch out for today is Nicholas Pooran vs Trent Boult.
Nicholas Pooran vs Trent Boult – T20 Stats Overview
Nicholas Pooran, one of LSG’s most explosive batters, has had mixed results against MI’s star pacer Trent Boult in T20s. The left-handed batter has struggled to dominate Boult consistently and has been dismissed three times by him in six innings.
| Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 | – |
| Twenty20 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 211.1 | 19.0 |
| Overall | 27 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 168.8 | 27.0 |
Expert View:
Trent Boult’s ability to swing the new ball and bowl yorkers at the death has troubled Pooran. With Boult likely to open the bowling today, LSG might hold back Pooran’s entry if an early wicket falls.
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Nicholas Pooran vs Trent Boult – IPL Stats
In the IPL, this battle has been more intense but shorter. Pooran has faced Boult in 2 IPL innings, scoring quick runs but also falling once to the left-arm pacer.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 19 |
| Innings | 2 |
| Balls Faced | 9 |
| 4s | 1 |
| 6s | 2 |
| Wickets Lost | 1 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 380.0 | – |
| Total | 19 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 211.1 | 19.0 |
Expert Insight:
Pooran has looked aggressive against Boult in the IPL, striking at over 200. However, Boult’s variations and control often give him the upper hand, especially during powerplays or at the death.
What to Expect in Today’s Match?
With Pooran in red-hot form this season and Boult leading MI’s attack, their face-off could be a game-changer. If Pooran survives Boult’s early spell, he could take the game away from Mumbai. But if Boult dismisses him early, MI will gain a big advantage.
This exciting battle between power and precision will be one to watch in today’s LSG vs MI IPL 2025 match. It’s experience vs aggression – and whoever wins this mini-battle might tilt the match in their team’s favour.
