Rishabh Pant’s performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been far from impressive. As the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Pant has struggled to make a significant impact with the bat. In LSG’s recent clash against Punjab Kings, he managed only 18 runs off 17 deliveries. Following the team’s 37-run defeat, both Pant’s leadership and form have come under scrutiny.
A closer look at his IPL 2025 performance reveals a disappointing picture. Bought for a massive ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction, Pant has accumulated only 128 runs in 11 innings. Among players who have faced at least 100 balls this season, he has the lowest batting average of 12.8 and a below-par strike rate of 99.22. His only notable contribution came in the form of a solitary half-century, with a top score of 63. In total, he has hit just 11 boundaries and 6 sixes from the 129 balls he has faced. Moreover, Pant has registered single-digit scores in six of his 11 innings, indicating a clear lack of consistency throughout the tournament.
Ambati Rayudu took a dig at LSG captain Rishabh Pant over his current form, labeling him as stubborn.
Lucknow Super Giants under Rishabh Pant’s Leadership – A Struggle for Consistency
After 11 matches in IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) sit at seventh place in the points table. The team had a strong start to the season with a few early wins, but their form has dipped significantly since then. Under Rishabh Pant’s captaincy, LSG has won just one of their last five games. With only 5 points and a net run rate of -0.469, the team now faces an uphill battle. They must win all three of their remaining matches to stay in contention for a Playoff spot.
Pant’s Comments Post PBKS Defeat
Following LSG’s loss to Punjab Kings, Rishabh Pant spoke about what went wrong. He acknowledged the flawed strategies and pointed out the mistakes the team could have avoided during the match.
“We certainly conceded too many runs, and dropping key catches at critical moments really cost us. We also misjudged the length early on,” said Rishabh Pant.