The poor batting performance of Rishabh Pant during IPL 2025 resulted in his dismissal for two runs against MI while continuing his series of low score runs this season. Pant faced dismissal once more, adding to the pressure from his inconsistent batting performances in the opening matches, as he missed a scoring opportunity that Corbin Bosch swiftly caught off Hardik Pandya’s delivery. Heavy analytical pressure is being directed at LSG skipper Rishabh Pant due to his poor performance as batsman and team leader. Sanjiv Goenka directed team owner of LSG showed an apparent display of disappointment that went viral across social media platforms.
It's BCCI loss if Rishabh Pant doesn't get sacked from India with immediate effect 💉🚨pic.twitter.com/YioVOSzeac
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LSG’s Batting Shines With Second 200+ Total, But Pant’s Struggles Persist
LSG recorded good batting numbers in IPL 2025 yet Rishabh Pant continued to face challenges while facing the bowling attacks in their match against Mumbai Indians. The opening explosion began when Mitchell Marsh hit 60 runs from 31 balls then Aiden Markram provided 53 runs off 38 balls. LSG reached 203/8 after David Miller hit 27 runs from only 14 balls in his explosive batting. LSG showcased their second double-century season total here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Rishabh Pant’s Continued Struggles Spark Viral Reaction From LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka
The batting brilliance of LSG was overshadowed by the poor batting performance of skipper Rishabh Pant during the match. Pant received his dismissal from MI’s skipper Hardik Pandya after scoring only two runs during the play. Corbin Bosch effortlessly fielded the mis-hit left-handed stroke which became the fourth low score in a row for the player this season. The obvious disappointment of LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka became the primary conversation topic after it circulated through social media channels. Fan and critical opinions on Pant’s dual responsibilities as captain and batman intensify as the mounting pressure effects the star cricketer.
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