IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran Becomes the Orange Cap Holder; Overtakes Mitchell Marsh

Lucknow Super Giants’ power-hitter Nicholas Pooran has surged to the top of the IPL 2025 Orange Cap leaderboard, overtaking teammate Mitchell Marsh after a brutal knock against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.

The Orange Cap race has been a thrilling internal battle for LSG with both Pooran and Marsh trading places at the top. While Marsh had briefly claimed the Orange Cap after his fiery 81 against KKR, it was Pooran’s explosive 87 off just 26 balls that sealed the top spot once again.

Pooran’s Blazing Knock at Eden Gardens

Pooran entered the match with 201 runs and quickly found himself trailing Marsh, who moved to 265 runs after his blistering innings. However, Pooran’s response was emphatic. He demolished KKR’s bowling unit with an innings full of audacity and power-hitting, reclaiming the Orange Cap by moving to 288 runs this season.

Not only was this his highest-ever score in IPL history, but Pooran also became the second-fastest batter to reach 2,000 IPL runs, a testament to his growing dominance in the league.

Orange Cap Standings – IPL 2025

Player	Team	Runs
Nicholas Pooran	LSG	288
Mitchell Marsh	LSG	265
Suryakumar Yadav	MI	199

Suryakumar Yadav follows the two LSG batters in third place, but with a sizeable gap to bridge.

Pooran’s form has been a significant boost for LSG this season. His ability to counterattack under pressure and clear boundaries at will makes him a nightmare for opposition bowlers. As the tournament progresses, the Orange Cap tussle between Pooran and Marsh is shaping up to be one of the key subplots of IPL 2025.

As IPL 2025 progresses, Nicholas Pooran’s stunning form has not only made him the Orange Cap holder but also a vital match-winner for Lucknow Super Giants. His ability to accelerate under pressure and find boundaries at will has made him a nightmare for bowlers. With several league games still to be played, Pooran’s consistency and fearless approach could be the key to LSG’s title aspirations this season.

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