The frustration of Rishabha Panta was visible when he was forced to wait infinitely for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bat during their clash IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals. While many read his animated chat with mentor Zheer Khan like anger, it also reflected the eagerness of the dough to return. He comes to No. 7 against DC and was released on a duck against his former side, only added to his chain failure this season.
Nine matches, 106 runs – not yields expected from the most expensive player in IPL history. But Pant’s struggle shouted with clear news: “Send him the occurrence of the command.”
LSG needs clarity in the order of batting
When Nicholas Pooran left in the 12th place via VS DC, with LSG conveniently placed on 99 for 2, the moment seemed to be perfectly set for captain Rishabh Pant to take the lead.
Instead, to the surprise of many, Abdul Samad stepped out. Unexpected movements did not stop there. Only later, Mukesh Kumar ruptured the middle order and removed Samada and Mitchell Marsha to pull Delhi back into the competition.
Yet the hinge remained rooted in the excavation. David Miller and Ayush Badoni were sent in front of him and added another layer of secrets to the increasingly curious LSG.
The highest order of LSG, with Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran in good contact, was stable. Their problems, however, appeared after the top three – a gap where the impact of the hinge could have a real difference, especially with a high clash against the Indians in Mumbai.
Former Indian cricket and coach Sanjay Bangar, who spoke to Star Sports, emphasized the need for pants to bat for his and team and team.
“I’m a little surprised to be honest. We were discussing why they didn’t burn upstairs. It starts well against the pace and can really open up against rotation. Right now it is frustrated by movement,” Bangar said.
“It’s best when he hits the ground. As soon as he seems to go behind the square, he’s fighting. He is beating straight away in his zone.”
Need a fixed space for a batting for pants
Pant’s inconsistent pavement position – opening, No. 3, No. 4, even low as No. 7 – reflect the worrying lack of clarity in LSG planning. For players of his character as investing RS 27 crore, there must be a defined role. Either fully supported it on No. 4, or logically repair your place than destabilizing the entire faucet.
LSG often stumbles on No. 4, regardless of whether it is Ayush Badoni, Pant, or David Miller, who enter. While Markram and Marsh have prepared a stage controlled by aggression and bring fireworks with Pooran, it is a center crossing where the natural ability could be accelerated.
Until last season, Pant has often become a good start of winning sums for Delhi Capitals. With a little faith and a solid role, there is hope that it can come back again – and climb again when LSG needs it most. ”
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
27th April 2025
