IPL 2025 LSG vs PBKS: Yuzvendra Chahal dismisses Nicholas Pooran, netizens say, ‘bringing in Yuzi late today turned out to be masterstroke from Shreyas Iyer’

Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium. With the venue known for its tough batting conditions, big hitters found it difficult to score freely. However, Nicholas Pooran showed promise, smashing boundaries and keeping LSG’s innings alive.

Just when it seemed like Pooran would take the game away, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer made a crucial decision—bringing in Yuzvendra Chahal late. The move paid off instantly. After conceding just one run in his first two deliveries, Chahal struck gold. Pooran attempted to go big but mistimed his shot, and Glenn Maxwell in the deep made no mistake in grabbing the catch. The West Indian batter had to walk back after a well-made 44 off 30 balls, leaving LSG in trouble.

Strategic move pays off for Punjab Kings

Pooran’s dismissal came at a critical moment, disrupting LSG’s momentum. The Punjab Kings bowlers had already struck key blows earlier—Arshdeep Singh removed Mitchell Marsh for a golden duck, while Lockie Ferguson cleaned up Aiden Markram. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s struggles continued as he was dismissed for just two runs by Glenn Maxwell.

Despite these early setbacks, Pooran’s aggressive batting gave LSG hope. His six over third man and a four to deep backward point had put Punjab Kings under pressure. But Iyer’s decision to introduce Chahal late turned out to be a game-changer.?

Netizens react to Chahal’s game-changing wicket

Cricket fans flooded social media with reactions to Chahal’s dismissal of Pooran. One user celebrated the big wicket, saying, “Yuzi Chahal gets the big fish, Nicholas Pooran is gone!”?

Another fan was so impressed by Chahal’s performance that they humorously wrote, “I be your slave, Yuzi Chahal.”

Many acknowledged the impact of Chahal’s breakthrough, with one comment reading, “Yuzi Chahal removes the dangerous Nicholas Pooran for 44(30). Massive wicket for Punjab Kings.” Fans also applauded Punjab Kings’ smart tactics, with one user stating, “Bringing in Yuzi Chahal late today has turned out to be a masterstroke from Shreyas Iyer.”

The debate soon turned to the match’s turning point, as another fan questioned, “Will Pooran’s wicket be the turning point of the match?”

With Chahal’s timely breakthrough and Punjab Kings executing their strategies well, the match took an exciting turn, leaving fans eager to see if this dismissal would change the course of the game.