In a spectacular display of power-hitting and flair, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant scored a blistering century off just 54 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 27, 2025. Pant's innings, comprising 11 boundaries and 8 sixes, electrified the home crowd and underscored his reputation as one of the most dynamic batters in the game.
Pant reached his century in the 18th over, dispatching a full delivery from RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over the cover boundary. The crowd erupted as Pant removed his batting gloves and executed a front flip, celebrating his milestone with characteristic exuberance.
This innings was particularly significant for Pant, who has been leading LSG in the IPL 2025 season after being acquired for ₹27 crore in the mega auction. His leadership and batting prowess have been pivotal for LSG, and this century further solidified his impact on the team's performance.
IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants are taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Ekana Cricket Stadium
As the league stage of IPL 2025 reaches its climax, the 70th and final match will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a crucial encounter. Led by Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be determined to secure a spot in the top two of the points table. Finishing in the top two offers teams the cushion of an extra shot at reaching the finals a luxury RCB will be eager to claim.
A comprehensive win against LSG could be just what the Bengaluru franchise needs to push past the competition and lock in that advantage. For Lucknow Super Giants, the playoffs may be out of reach, but pride is very much at stake. A strong performance against RCB could also disrupt Bengaluru's plans of a top-two finish.
