IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant breaks silence in an unusual batting position after LSG loses to Delhi Capitals
At the high stakes encounter at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) I fell into a disappointing 8 wicket loss Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025 season. LSG’s innings began with a promise and reached 87/1 on the half mark, but a series of mid-season collapses made them post a modest total of 159/6.
However, the biggest topic of the match was the LSG captain. Rishab pantsAn amazing decision to demote himself to No. 7 in batting order.
Rishabh Pant explains the reason behind batting at No. 7
Pants, chosen for an incredible 27 crawl at auction and widely regarded as one of the most explosive batters in T20 cricket, walked to the bat on the 18th. His brief stay at the crease ended with disappointment as he was fired with a two-ball duck, further extending the lean patch of the season. He now has just 106 runs from eight innings with under 100 strike rates.
“The idea was to utilize the surface. Abdul Samad thought he could make the most of the conditions. Then there were mirrors lined up. But we were just stuck. Pants were explained in the post-match presentation.
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Pants are the turning point when momentum is away from LSG
With a relaxed pitch under the light, DC did a short task on the target. KL was satisfied Delhi Coastted the house in just 18 overs and lost two wickets in the process, leading the way with a delivery of 57 off 42.
Pant admitted that the game had come out of control during the final over of the innings of LSG, and that the team did not reach a PAR score.
“We were below 20 runs that should have been. Tossing is very important in Lucknow. The ball will grip faster and relax later. But that’s not an excuse. We have to adapt better.” Pants have been added.
This loss complicates Lucknow’s path to the playoffs. With five wins and four losses from nine games, they now rank fifth in the rankings, with little room for error for the rest of the season. As the league stage approaches its end, the Super Giants want a turnaround.