In a touching moment that warmed the hearts of cricket enthusiasts, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant engaged with young fans ahead of the team's final IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 27.
Despite wearing a knee cap on his left leg and exhibiting a slight limp, Pant approached the young supporters with a radiant smile. He sat with them, engaged in friendly conversation, and signed cricket balls, creating memories that the children will likely cherish forever.
This gesture comes at the end of a challenging season for both Pant and the LSG team. Acquired for a record ₹27 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, Pant was appointed as the captain of LSG. However, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs, securing only six wins out of 13 matches and placing seventh on the points table.
IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants will be taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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.
