Rishabh Pant has managed just 106 runs in nine matches so far in IPL 2025, with a modest strike rate of 96.36, reflecting his limited contribution this season. Following Lucknow Super Giants’ defeat to Delhi Capitals, Pant acknowledged in the post-match interview that the team is still struggling to identify its ideal playing combination.

LSG can only depend on hope for this one. KL Rahul was the captain of LSG last year while Rishabh Pant was the captain of DC. This time, while KL Rahul is free from his captaincy duties in DC, Rishabh Pant is struggling as a captain of LSG.

In a conversation with News18 Rajasthan, Bihani referenced RR’s tainted history, including the 2013 spot-fixing scandal and team owner Raj Kundra’s involvement in betting, which led to the team’s suspension in 2016 and 2017.

RR skipper Sanju Samson, the franchise's most successful captain, is battling a rib injury sustained during his 31-run knock against DC and is in a race to be fit for this crucial fixture.

Yadav’s fiery performances last season, where he claimed seven wickets in just four matches, made him a standout talent. His blistering pace and sharp accuracy drew widespread praise and even earned him a spot in the Indian squad. However, his progress was halted by recurring injuries.

Earlier in the tournament, Kagiso Rabada also exited the GT squad due to personal reasons. The team now has five overseas players available, though only three have featured in the last few matches.

With two losses in three games, LSG fans are hoping for a swift turnaround. However, if the losing streak continues, the tension between Goenka and Pant could intensify, leaving the future of the franchise’s leadership uncertain.

At one point, Delhi Capitals was struggling to make the score up and viewers felt that the chase was done and dusted. However, what happened later became a ‘peak IPL’ moment for the viewers.