Fri Apr 04 17:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Pant’s Poor Form Plunges Lucknow Super Giants into Crisis
**Lucknow, India** – Rishabh Pant’s disastrous start to IPL 2025 continues, casting a long shadow over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The record-breaking INR 27 crore purchase, has managed a paltry 19 runs in four matches, including three single-digit scores. His latest dismissal, a low score against Mumbai Indians, has fueled intense criticism on social media.
Pant’s struggles extend beyond his batting. His captaincy has also drawn scrutiny as LSG suffers setbacks. While mentor Zaheer Khan publicly backed Pant, emphasizing the need for team support, Khan also expressed disappointment with the home pitch, blaming it for contributing to their recent losses, including a heavy defeat to Punjab Kings. He stated that the pitch conditions did not favor the home team and hoped the issue would be resolved for future matches.
Khan’s comments highlight a growing concern within LSG. While the team remains confident in Pant’s eventual turnaround, his current form poses a significant challenge to their playoff aspirations. The pressure is mounting on the expensive captain, as his poor performance threatens to derail LSG’s season.
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