Lucknow Super Giants faced a big defeat against Punjab Kings on their home ground on Tuesday. Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants scored 171 runs, but Punjab Kings chased down the target in 16.2 overs with 8 wickets in hand. This was Lucknow’s second defeat of the season.
After the match, Sanjiv Goenka was seen on the field talking to Rishabh Pant. Goenka looked unhappy, and a photo from the dressing room also went viral. In the picture, Goenka is seen pointing his hand while Pant listens with his head down.
Rishabh Pant’s Poor Form Worries Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants have another big concern—their captain Rishabh Pant is struggling with poor form. Against Punjab Kings, Pant was out for just 2 runs. In the first match, he scored 15 runs, and in the second match, he got out for zero.
Rishabh Pant was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record price of 27 crore rupees in the IPL auction, making him the most expensive player in the IPL.
Was Sanjiv Goenka Angry After the Defeat?
After the match, Sanjiv Goenka was seen talking to Rishabh Pant on the field, and many felt it looked similar to last year’s incident with KL Rahul when Goenka faced heavy criticism for scolding Rahul in public. Although it’s unclear what Goenka said to Pant, it’s evident he was not happy with the team’s performance.
On social media, fans shared mixed reactions about the incident. Some criticized Goenka’s behavior, while others felt Pant’s performance needed serious improvement.
Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025
Under Rishabh Pant’s captaincy, Lucknow Super Giants played their first match against Delhi Capitals and lost by 1 wicket despite being in a winning position. They then defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets. However, in their third match, Punjab Kings led by Shreyas Iyer defeated them by 8 wickets.
Lucknow’s next match will be against Mumbai Indians at the Ekana Stadium. The team will hope for a strong comeback and a better performance from their captain.
It remains to be seen how Rishabh Pant and Lucknow Super Giants handle the pressure and respond in their upcoming matches.