IPL 2025: Mitchell Marsh Calls Batting With Nicholas Pooran 'Fascinating' As Duo Help LSG Beat SRH
Mitchell Marsh said it was a fascinating experience for him bat alongside Nicholas Pooran as LSG beat SRH by 5 wickets in IPL 2025
Mitchell Marsh finds it “fascinating" to watch Nicholas Pooran send the ball soaring into the stands and is relieved that he does have to bowl at the West Indies dasher, who just slaughters the rival bowling attacks.
Pooran was the star of the Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) easy chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as he scored 70 off just 26 balls. He also had a fruitful stand with Marsh, who chipped in with 52 off 31 balls.
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The duo also scored half-centuries in the opening game against Delhi Capitals and shared the highest stand (for second wicket) in both games.
“The only word I have for it is ‘fascinating’. I’ve played against Nicky for a long time, and usually, I’ve been on the receiving end of such innings," Mitchell Marsh said at the post-match press conference.
“Being on the same team, I feel a great connection with him as a bloke and as someone who I’m going to hopefully bat with a lot," Marsh added.
When Nicholas Pooran is in his elements, Marsh feels no need for extra communication.
“There wasn’t much chat, to be honest. When someone’s in the zone like he was, you just try to build a partnership and keep going. He was almost unstoppable tonight."
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Asked whether it was a bold call to chase, Marsh said, “I’m not part of those discussions, but I don’t think it was a risky decision. Batting first and defending against them would have been just as bold.
“No matter who you play, you need to execute well across 40 overs to win in the IPL. We felt chasing was the right approach on this pitch, and it worked out well for us."
Marsh didn’t forget to praise young pacer Prince Yadav, who repeatedly landed the blockhole deliveries troubling a star-studded Hyderabad batting line-up that managed only 190 for 9 on a placid track after scoring 286 in the previous game.
Prince not only dismissed Travis Head but also had a hand in running out Heinrich Klaasen as he finished with impressive figures of 1/29 in 4 overs.
“Really proud of Prince. He bowled with great control. A long tournament like this tests a team’s depth, and it was impressive to see him step up so early in the season."
Deservingly, Shardul Thakur got the Player of The Match award fir his four wickets and Marsh couldn’t have been more generous in his praise.
“Shardul was outstanding. He set the tone right away and showed his experience, especially when Travis and Abhishek were putting us under pressure. It was a well-rounded performance from us.
“I’m really proud of how our bowling unit stepped up today. We executed our plans well. Five years ago, if a team scored 190, you wouldn’t say you bowled brilliantly.
“But that’s how the game has evolved. I do hope we see a 300-run total in the IPL this season— just not against us," Marsh, who is nicknamed ‘Bison’ in the Australian cricket fraternity said.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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