IPL 2026: We felt Pooran was the best option against Narine in Super Over: Langer

Nicholas Pooran was Lucknow Super Giants’ best option for the Super Over, given his record against Sunil Narine in T20 cricket over the years, LSG coach Justin Langer said after the loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 match at the Ekana Stadium here on Sunday.

“We knew Sunil Narine would bowl, and if you look at Nicholas Pooran’s record, he’s faced Narine more than anyone in world cricket,” Langer said. “We felt he was still our best option.”

The coach added, “I know he hasn’t hit form yet, but if anyone can produce a big moment, it’s Nicky. You back your best players. He has struggled, but the numbers say no one plays Narine better than him. Unfortunately, it didn’t come off.”