India, April 13 -- Nicholas Pooran's batting power has scripted the success story of Lucknow Super Giants this IPL. His 349 runs so far, including four fifties, in six innings at an average of 69.80, and that too with the help of 26 fours and 31 sixes at a strike rate of 215.43 speak volumes about his sheer batting prowess.

From the first game, Trinidadian Pooran has been in form, and barring the match against Mumbai Indians in Lucknow when he made just 12, he has been in fine nick. Pooran's 34-ball 61, which contained one four but seven sixes at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday night, was crucial in LSG's six-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

He and opener Aiden Markram tore apart GT's bowling and the two added ...