Watch: MS Dhoni engages in fun banter with Rishabh Pant at LSG vs CSK toss

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant was involved in a fun moment with Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni at the toss ahead of the game between the two teams. The 30th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is taking place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Rishabh Pant, who calls MS Dhoni his idol, made sure that he kept things light ahead of the match. The Lucknow Super Giants captain was seen sharing a good laugh with MS Dhoni, who also didn't take a step back and poked fun at his counterpart.

The video of the moment was posted by the official broadcaster of the league with the caption: "Wholesomeness at its peak! MS - RP."

Watch: Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni involved in a fun chat duringthe LSG vs CSK toss

Here's the video:

Wholesomeness at its peak! 🥺

MS 🫂 RP

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 14, 2025

Rishabh Pant ended with an innings of 63 runs off 49 balls against Chennai Super Kings

Coming to Rishabh Pant, the keeper-batter played a vital innings under pressure for his team. Lucknow Super Giants kept losing wickets at regular intervals, and it was that when the skipper stepped up and took the onus to himself.

Rishabh Pant walked out to bat at number four and made sure that he batted till the last over to keep his team in the game. The keeper-batter, who was under pressure for his poor scores, slammed a magnificent half-century to take his team to the fighting total.

Rishabh Pant ended with an innings of 63 runs off 49 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 128 and also slammed 4 fours and 4 sixes during his stay at the crease. Thanks to his innings, the Lucknow Super Giants posted a massive total of 166 runs on the board.

MS Dhoni is just being himself, calm and composed - Vijay Shankar

Ahead of the game, Vijay Shankar talked about the mood in the camp with CSK struggling to win. He said that there isn't panic in the group, and if they win tonight, it will be a great boost for them. He also opened up about playing with MS Dhoni, saying that it's a great opportunity for everyone to learn. Speaking to broadcasters, he said:

"Not much of panic, it is just about finding our rhythm and just about one magic somewhere and if we can cross the line tonight that would be great for us. I have been striking well, but I will be really happy if I can transfer this into a match-winning performance, it is just about winning the games for the team. The best thing about IPL is you travel to different venues, and you get experience in different conditions and nothing like winning game here (at this venue) now.

"He (MSD) is just being himself, calm and composed. As a cricketer you get a learn a lot watching him and this game is all about learning and improving. I think GT is very good (talking about the teams that looked impressive this season thus far), last 3 seasons I have been with them, and this tournament is all about momentum and any team can change the momentum in the second half."

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