Pant's Power Resurfaces as LSG Set 167-Run Target Against CSK in IPL 2025
So here we are—another electric night in the IPL, and this time, it’s Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings. A clash that promised intensity from ball one, and honestly, it delivered . The big story of the evening? Rishabh Pant—yes, that Rishabh Pant—coming back to form with a gritty, stylish, and at times downright audacious 63 off 49 balls. It wasn’t just a score; it was a statement.
CSK, led by the ever-charismatic MS Dhoni, won the toss and put LSG in to bat on their home turf in Lucknow. Early wickets tumbled quickly—Markram was sent packing in the first over, and Pooran couldn’t get going either, falling cheaply to a smart DRS call by Dhoni and Kamboj. LSG were in a spot of bother, reeling at 42/2 after the powerplay. The pressure was real.
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Enter Pant.
Calm yet assertive, he soaked in the pressure and began the rebuild. Partnering with Mitch Marsh and later with Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad, he stitched together a knock that was both responsible and explosive. You could tell he was in the zone when he unleashed a reverse scoop for six—yes, you read that right—and followed it up with a helicopter shot that would’ve made Dhoni himself nod in approval.
The innings had everything—dropped catches, cheeky stumping attempts, and a masterclass in death bowling by CSK. Noor Ahmad was miserly as ever, conceding just 13 in his 4 overs. Jadeja picked up two and had a huge say in stalling LSG’s progress mid-innings. And how can we not mention Dhoni? At 42, the man is still pulling off direct hits and lightning-quick stumpings like he’s in his twenties. That throw to run out Samad? Pure gold.
As the innings drew to a close, Pant finally fell in the 19th over trying to go big, and LSG finished at 166/7. Not quite a mammoth total, but with a tricky pitch and scoreboard pressure, definitely defendable— if their bowlers rise to the occasion.
Now, with CSK chasing 167, the big question remains—can they build on their bowling success and chase this down? Or will Pant’s knock prove to be the turning point that propels LSG to a crucial win in this IPL season?
Whatever happens, tonight reminded us why we love this game—and why Rishabh Pant remains one of its most thrilling characters.
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