Nicholas Pooran is a professional Trinidadian cricketer representing the West Indies cricket team in the T20 format. He is primarily a wicketkeeper-batter scoring crucial boundaries for his team in the middle order.
He played in multiple leagues, including the BPL, PSL, and Canada’s Global T20. However, prioritizing his BPL contract over regional matches led to a brief suspension from the West Indies Cricket Board. His international breakthrough came in 2018 with a half-century against India, securing him a place in the World Cup. There, he impressed with consistent performances, including fifties against England and Afghanistan and a century against Sri Lanka. In 2020, he continued his strong form, scoring 353 runs for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. As of November 2024, he is one of the five players retained by the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2025 IPL mini-auction.
| IPL Debut Year | 2019 |
| IPL Teams | Punjab Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Supergiants |
| Nationality | Trinidadian |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Off-break |
| Current Auction Price | INR 21 crores |
| Previous IPL Season runs | 499 |
Nicholas Pooran IPL Teams
Nicholas Pooran began his IPL career with Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2019, where he played for three seasons, showcasing his explosive batting and ability to change the course of games with powerful hits.
In 2022, Pooran joined Sunrisers Hyderabad and continued displaying his renowned big-hitting talent. By 2023, he moved to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), quickly establishing himself as a crucial player. His consistent, match-winning performances played a pivotal role in LSG’s campaign, leading the team to retain him for the 2024 season.
Now, with LSG choosing to keep him for the 2025 season, Pooran’s IPL journey reaches a new chapter. His aggressive style, skilled wicketkeeping, and valuable experience make him an indispensable asset for Lucknow.
Nicholas Pooran IPL Auction Price
Nicholas Pooran's IPL journey has seen him grow into a valuable player, reflected in his rising contracts over the years. Starting with Punjab in 2019 for ₹4.2 crore, he remained with them until 2021, before moving to Hyderabad for ₹10.75 crore in 2022. By 2023, Pooran joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with a lucrative ₹16 crore contract, which was extended in 2024. In a remarkable decision, LSG has retained Pooran for the 2025 IPL at a staggering ₹21 crore, making it the second most expensive retention in IPL history and showcasing his increasing worth to the team.
| Year | Team | Price |
| 2019 | Kings XI Punjab | INR 4.20 crore |
| 2020 | Kings XI Punjab | INR 4.20 crore |
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | INR 4.20 crore |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | INR 10.75 crore |
| 2023 | Lucknow Supergiants | INR 16 crore |
| 2024 | Lucknow Supergiants | INR 16 crore |
| 2025 | Lucknow Supergiants | INR 21 crore |
Nicholas Pooran IPL Runs Year-wise
Nicholas Pooran has shown steady growth in his IPL performance over the years. In the 2024 IPL season, he delivered a standout performance, scoring 499 runs in 14 games with an impressive average of 62.38 and a striking rate of 178.21, which included three half-centuries. In the 2023 IPL season, he scored 358 runs with an average of 29.83. In 2022, he managed 306 runs, averaging 38.25. However, 2021 was a tough year for him, as he only scored 85 runs in 12 matches. Since his IPL debut in 2019, Pooran has scored a total of 1,769 runs in 76 matches, maintaining an average of 32.16 and a strong strike rate of 162.29, with nine fifties to his name.
| IPL season | Match | Run | High score | Average | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2024 | 14 | 499 | 75 | 62.38 | 178.21 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 36 |
| 2023 | 15 | 358 | 62 | 29.83 | 172.95 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 26 |
| 2022 | 14 | 306 | 64* | 38.25 | 144.34 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 21 |
| 2021 | 12 | 85 | 32 | 7.72 | 111.84 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 | 14 | 353 | 77 | 35.30 | 169.71 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 25 |
| 2019 | 7 | 168 | 48 | 28.00 | 157.00 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 |
| Overall | 76 | 1,769 | 77 | 32.16 | 162.29 | 0 | 9 | 113 | 127 |
Nicholas Pooran IPL Records
| 5th Highest Strike Rate in IPL | 162.29 |
| Fourth highest run scorer for LSG | 857 runs |
Nicholas Pooran as a Batter
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | S/R | 50/100 |
| 76 | 73 | 1769 | 32.16 | 162.29 | 9/0 |
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FAQ's On Nicholas Pooran IPL Career
A. Nicholas Pooran is 29 years old, as of November 2024.
A. Nicholas Pooran plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL.
A. Lucknow Super Giants retain Nicholas Pooran for INR 21 crore ahead of 2025 IPL.
A. Nicholas Pooran is a Trinidadian player.
A. Nicholas Pooran made his IPL debut on March 25, 2019, against Rajasthan Royals for Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings).
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