Tushar Deshpande Not Found, Shardul Thakur Makes History
Shardul Thakur's historic over and Nicholas Pooran's milestone achievement were the highlights of the match, with Pooran's 87* in 36 balls and 24 sixes in the ongoing IPL 2025 making him the leading run-getter. Thakur's 11-ball over, despite being expensive, showed his ability to make an impact on the game.
Shardul Thakur bowled the longest over in Indian Premier League history, an 11-ball over, during Lucknow Super Giants' match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 8, 2025, while Nicholas Pooran achieved a milestone of 2,000 runs in the IPL.
The 11-ball over, which was the 13th over of KKR's run chase, saw Thakur deliver five wides on his first five balls. Despite this rare feat, Thakur ended the over on a high note by dismissing Ajinkya Rahane for 61 off 35 balls, conceding 13 runs overall. Thakur's final figures stood at 2/52, despite bowling eight wides across his spell.
Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran completed 2,000 runs in the IPL, becoming the second-fastest batter to do so. He achieved this milestone during LSG's match against KKR at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, scoring 87* in 36 balls, with seven fours and eight sixes. Pooran has hit 24 sixes in the ongoing IPL 2025 and is the leading run-getter with 288 runs in five matches.
The match saw LSG put to bat first by KKR, who won the toss and opted to field. After a 99-run stand, Pooran went berserk in the final few overs, compiling 87* in 36 balls, taking his side to 238/3 in 20 overs. The spin duo of the opposing team did not work as they went wicketless, and Pooran's performance helped LSG set a strong total.