Cricket - IIndian Premier League - IPL - Sunrisers Hyderabad v Lucknow Super Giants - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India - March 27, 2025 Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran hits a six REUTERS/Stringer
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant said sacrificing the number three slot for Nicholas Pooran was well worth it after they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday for their first victory of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Lucknow wanted an aggressive left-handed batter to follow their right-right opening pair of Mitch Marsh and Aiden Markram and the choice was between Pant and Pooran, both renowned for their six-hitting prowess.
