Watch: Nicholas Pooran’s Dressing-Room Outburst Goes Viral After Dramatic Run-Out in IPL 2025 Clash
In a rare display of raw emotion, Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) vice-captain Nicholas Pooran was caught on camera venting his frustration in the dressing room during a high-stakes IPL 2025 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Monday. The viral footage has sparked intense discussions among fans and pundits alike, underlining the immense pressure of the tournament’s closing stages.
The incident unfolded in the final over of LSG’s innings, on the third ball of the 20th over (19.3), as Pooran, who had battled his way to a gritty 45 off 26 balls, was run out in dramatic fashion. Attempting to retain strike and maximize the last few deliveries, Pooran took a risky second run but fell agonizingly short at the non-striker’s end. The dismissal visibly irked the explosive left-hander, who stormed back to the dugout and was filmed angrily tossing his gloves in frustration. This emotional outburst quickly spread across social media, with fans dissecting his body language—a mix of disappointment over the dismissal and anguish over a missed chance to power LSG to a towering total.
Earlier in the match, LSG had roared out of the blocks, thanks to blistering half-centuries from opener Kyle Mayers (65 off 39) and middle-order mainstay Ayush Badoni (61 off 38). Their aggressive 69-run partnership during the Powerplay set a solid foundation, as they targeted debutant SRH pacer Harsh Dubey and even tested the seasoned Pat Cummins. However, SRH’s bowlers staged a comeback in the middle overs with disciplined bowling, claiming key wickets to slow LSG’s momentum. Captain Rishabh Pant, surprisingly promoted to No. 3 ahead of Pooran, struggled once again, managing just 7 off 6 balls, adding to the team’s frustration.
When Pooran finally walked in, the situation demanded aggression, but the big shots were hard to come by against a resurgent SRH attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who finished with figures of 2/28 in 4 overs. Despite the challenges, Pooran’s quickfire knock, combined with a late surge in the final over bowled by Nitish Reddy (which went for 20 runs), pushed LSG beyond the 200-run mark—a competitive total on a tricky Ekana pitch.
Pooran’s dressing-room reaction post-dismissal has become the talking point of the match, reflecting the immense pressure LSG are under as they fight tooth and nail to keep their playoff hopes alive. With only a handful of games left in the league stage, LSG’s qualification scenario hangs by a thread—every run, every decision, and every moment carries monumental weight. A source close to the team revealed that Pooran later regretted the outburst, acknowledging the heat of the moment got the better of him, but it only showcased his passion for the team’s cause.
On the other side, SRH, already eliminated from playoff contention, can take positives from their bowling unit’s resilience after the early onslaught. Their ability to pull things back in the middle overs offers a glimmer of hope for next season, even as they play for pride in their remaining fixtures.
As the IPL 2025 race heats up, all eyes remain on LSG and Pooran, whose fiery determination—on and off the field—encapsulates the drama and intensity of this blockbuster tournament. Will LSG harness this passion to secure a playoff berth, or will the pressure prove too much? Only time will tell, but for now, Pooran’s viral moment has given cricket fans plenty to talk about.