As we gear up for the 30th match of TATA IPL 2025, one of the key individual battles to watch out for is between CSK’s left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad and LSG’s explosive left-hander Nicholas Pooran.
Pooran has been one of the best performers of IPL 2025 so far, leading the scoring charts for LSG. However, his battle against Noor Ahmad has been quite one-sided—and surprisingly in Noor’s favor.
Let’s take a look at their head-to-head numbers in the IPL:
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Noor Ahmad vs Nicholas Pooran – IPL Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Faced | 3 innings |
| Runs Scored | 2 |
| Balls Faced | 8 |
| Dismissals | 2 |
| Average | 1.00 |
| Strike Rate | 25.00 |
| 4s / 6s | 0 / 0 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 1.0 |
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This is one of those match-ups where the bowler clearly has the upper hand. Noor Ahmad has dismissed Pooran twice in just 8 balls, and the batter has managed only 2 runs in return. Pooran, known for his attacking stroke play, hasn’t been able to get going against Noor’s smart variations and tight angle from around the wicket.
In today’s match at the slow and spinner-friendly Ekana pitch, this battle could once again become a turning point. If Noor can keep Pooran quiet or get him early, CSK might be able to put pressure on LSG’s middle order.
On the other hand, if Pooran can break this pattern and take on Noor today, it could be a momentum-shifting moment for Lucknow.
With both teams desperate for crucial points at this stage of the tournament, small player battles like Noor vs Pooran can have a big impact on the result. All eyes will be on this face-off when the two lock horns tonight in Lucknow.
