LSG arrive at a crucial decision on Rishabh Pant's future after IPL 2025 Elimination

As the IPL 2025 season reaches its final stages, all ten teams are preparing for the next season, including player trades and releases. Rishabh Pant has had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may be worried about his recent form.

Rishabh Pant, who was acquired for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore, has struggled throughout IPL 2025. The left-handed batter has scored just 135 runs in 12 matches with a strike rate of 100 and an average of 12.27. He managed only 7 runs during the recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Will Rishabh Pant Be Released by Lucknow Super Giants Ahead of IPL 2026?

According to a report by RevSportz, Lucknow Super Giants are expected to retain Rishabh Pant for the 2026 season despite his poor performance this year. The report added that the LSG management might wait for one more season, considering this year as a one-off aberration.

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Sources say that "LSG will want to continue with him for one more season in 2026 at least. They will look at the current season as a one-off aberration."

The southpaw will face pressure to perform well in the upcoming five-match Test series in England. Wicketkeepers Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel await opportunities, adding to the challenge Pant must overcome in the coming weeks.

Rishabh Pant Endures Forgettable IPL 2025 Season with LSG

Rishabh Pant’s IPL 2025 campaign has been deeply disappointing. Pant has struggled to live up to the expectations that came with his hefty price tag. To make matters worse, his leadership has also been questioned, with several poor decisions in bowling changes and field placements throughout the season.

Pant’s inconsistent form has been a major factor behind LSG’s failure to secure a playoff spot, with two games left in the season. He now faces pressure to turn things around and finish the tournament on a strong note. It will be interesting to see how Pant performs in the remaining two matches.

Lucknow Super Giants Eliminated from IPL 2025 Playoff Contention

Lucknow Super Giants have been knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoff race with two matches left in the league stage. Their recent six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ended any remaining hopes of playoff qualification.

They will play their next game against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 22. The team will end their season against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 27.

Pant has suffered 26 losses as captain in the IPL, with a win percentage of 52.72. While he successfully led Delhi Capitals to the playoffs in 2021, his overall leadership record in the IPL has been inconsistent.

All eyes will be on whether LSG choose to stick with Rishabh Pant as captain or opt for a change in leadership following his underwhelming performance.

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