Rishabh Pant flops again in LSG vs SRH match
In the 61st match of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant once again failed to deliver with the bat. Playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Pant managed to score just 7 runs off 6 balls, continuing his string of poor performances this season. LSG posted a total of 205/7 while batting first, thanks to a solid opening stand between Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram.
Sanjiv Goenka’s reaction goes viral after Pant’s dismissal
After Pant’s quick dismissal, a video of LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka visibly upset in the stands went viral. The reaction video shows Goenka getting up and leaving his seat right after Pant’s wicket, caught while trying to drive a slower delivery from Ishan Malinga. Fans on social media were quick to react, making it one of the most talked-about moments from the match.
Most expensive IPL player under pressure
Pant, bought for ₹27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, is the most expensive player in IPL history. However, he has failed to justify his price tag. In 12 matches, he has scored just 135 runs at a poor average of 12.27 and a strike rate of 100, with only one fifty against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Rishabh Pant’s IPL 2025 performance so far:
- 7(6) vs SRH
- 18(17) vs PBKS
- 0(2) vs DC
- 63(49) vs CSK
- 0(6) vs DC
With growing criticism of Rishabh Pant, fans are now questioning his place in the team. As IPL 2025 nears the playoffs, LSG may have to rethink their strategy to stay in contention.
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