Sat Mar 29 11:50:00 UTC 2025: ## TV Smash! Sports Anchor’s Rage at Pant’s Performance Goes Viral

**Lucknow, India** – A heated discussion on a live sports show turned chaotic when a presenter, identified as Pankaj, smashed a television set in a fit of rage over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s batting performance in their recent IPL 2025 victory against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

The incident occurred during a post-match analysis on Sports Tak, with veteran journalist Vikrant Gupta also present. Pant, who scored a slow 15 runs before being dismissed, had previously underperformed in another recent match. Pankaj, visibly furious, criticized Pant’s captaincy and batting, culminating in him violently destroying the studio television.

The outburst sparked a social media frenzy, with clips of the incident quickly going viral on platforms like YouTube and Twitter. Viewers expressed amusement and disbelief at the anchor’s dramatic reaction. The show’s declining viewership (from 60,000 to 10,000) was also highlighted by some online commentators, who questioned the professionalism of the incident.

Despite Pant’s disappointing performance, LSG ultimately secured a comfortable 5-wicket win over SRH. Pant himself later commented on the match, emphasizing the team’s focus on controllable factors and expressing satisfaction with the victory. He also praised individual performances from players like Prince Yadav and Thakur. The match saw strong contributions from SRH batsmen like Travis Head and Aniket Varma, while LSG’s Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh led their team to victory with impressive innings. Shardul Thakur was the standout bowler for LSG, taking 4 wickets.

The incident leaves Sports Tak facing questions about its on-air conduct while highlighting the intense passions surrounding the IPL.

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