IPL 2026 | Arjun Tendulkar’s joy turns to frustration after Rishabh Pant spills a chance – WATCH

Arjun Tendulkar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar finally made his debut for Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday after being handed his first LSG cap ahead of the team’s final IPL 2026 league match against Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.Arjun also got a chance to bat and remained unbeaten on five as LSG posted 196/6 in their 20 overs after being put into bat by the Punjab Kings. LSG captain Rishabh Pant introduced Arjun into the attack immediately after the powerplay.The young left-arm paceman impressed in his first over, conceding just four runs and not allowing Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh to find a boundary.Arjun also came close to picking up a wicket in the over.Played short to Prabhsimran who attempted a shot. The ball brushed against the glove and flew to the left of the goalkeeper Pant. The LSG captain jumped over and managed to get both gloves to the ball but couldn’t hold on.Arjun, who was already celebrating, was left disappointed after Pant dropped the catch.Earlier, opener Josh Inglis top scored for LSG with 72 balls off 44, hitting nine boundaries and two sixes, while Ayush Badoni smashed 43 off just 18 deliveries during the middle overs.Towards the end, Abdul Samad made an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls.Yuzvendra Chahal (2/25) and Marco Jansen (2/33) were the most successful bowlers for Punjab Kings.