Rishabh Pant

Marsh reached the milestone in 49 balls, making it the fastest century by an LSG batter in IPL history. He went past Rishabh Pant’s 54-ball hundred against RCB at the same venue in IPL 2025.

Rishabh Pant gifted Yuvraj Singh a golf club and heartfelt note to thank him for mentoring him ahead of IPL 2026 after a difficult phase in his career. Sharing the gesture online, Yuvraj jokingly teased Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and other mentees, saying, “Sharam karo... Rishabh Pant se kuch seekho.” Meanwhile, Pant continues to struggle for form in IPL 2026.

Cheteshwar Pujara expressed surprise at Rishabh Pant's modest IPL record, attributing it to mindset and clarity issues rather than technique. Pujara suggested Pant needs to develop his off-side game and questioned if captaincy burdens are impacting his T20 performances. He believes focusing solely on his batting could significantly boost Pant's success.

Rishabh Pant's sharp tactical advice proved pivotal in Lucknow Super Giants' narrow nine-run DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Caught on camera instructing spinner Shahbaz Ahmed, Pant's guidance led to the crucial dismissal of the dangerous Tim David. This breakthrough shifted momentum, ultimately helping LSG end their losing streak and revive playoff aspirations.

Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 32 helped Lucknow Super Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in Lucknow, but questions over his T20 form continue to grow. Once seen as one of India’s brightest white-ball stars, Pant has struggled for consistency in recent IPL seasons despite becoming the league’s most expensive player at Rs 27 crore. His falling returns in T20 cricket, changing role at LSG and growing competition for India spots have added to the pressure, with Irfan Pathan also admitting the wicketkeeper-batter is under scrutiny.

Chennai Super Kings opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants, with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side in the continued absence of MS Dhoni. Gaikwad cited the wet conditions at Chepauk as the reason for the bowling decision. He also expressed optimism about the team's positive momentum after a challenging start to the IPL 2026 season.

Chennai Super Kings face a double blow with Jamie Overton out injured and MS Dhoni's return uncertain ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite setbacks, CSK are in playoff contention. Lucknow, already eliminated, will aim to finish strong on a bowler-friendly pitch. The match promises intense heat and no rain.

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged that a lack of role clarity and frequent batting order changes have severely impacted their IPL 2026 campaign. Ahead of a crucial match against RCB, Pant emphasized the need for more consistency and strategic planning for future seasons. LSG faces elimination if they lose, while RCB aims to top the table.

It turned into a memorable evening for several Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) players before their IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his son Arjun Tendulkar hosted the team for dinner. Photos from the dinner quickly went viral on social media. Mohsin Khan later shared pictures from the evening on Instagram.

Despite another loss in IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer backed captain Rishabh Pant, highlighting a recent practice innings of 95 off 30 balls as proof he's close to his best. Langer defended Pant's decision to bat lower in the order, calling it a selfless move for the team's benefit.

CSK are riding the winds of change. After beginning the season with three straight defeats, they have stitched together back-to-back wins to pull themselves into playoff contention with 10 points from 10 games.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced an early collapse against Lucknow Super Giants, with star batter Virat Kohli departing for a two-ball duck. Young pacer Prince Yadav delivered a stunning nip-backer to dismiss Kohli after Mohammed Shami struck early. This double blow put RCB under immense pressure while chasing a challenging 210, set up by Mitchell Marsh's explosive 111.

Akash Singh made an immediate impact in his IPL 2026 debut for Lucknow Super Giants, taking two crucial wickets inside the powerplay. He celebrated by displaying a special paper message, which quickly went viral. The left-arm pacer dismissed CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, shifting momentum in LSG's favor.

Urvil Patel smashed a sensational 65 off just 23 balls, including a record 13-ball half-century, stunning the crowd. Teammate Jamie Overton described it as typical Urvil, highlighting his fearless approach. Patel credited skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for the freedom to play his natural game, a knock that overshadowed Josh Inglis' brilliant innings.

In a big blow to already-struggling MI, their full-time captain Hardik Pandya was not available for selection because he was "unwell". However, star batter Rohit Sharma made it into the side and returned after the hamstring injury.