Sat Apr 19 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pant’s Poor Form Continues as Lucknow Super Giants Escape Against Rajasthan Royals

**Jaipur, India** – Rishabh Pant’s struggles continued Saturday as the Lucknow Super Giants captain was dismissed for just 3 runs against the Rajasthan Royals, sparking a wave of online criticism. The expensive IPL buy, acquired for a record 27 crores, has so far failed to live up to expectations, accumulating only 106 runs in 108 balls this season, with a paltry strike rate of 98.14 and an average of 15.14.

Pant’s dismissal, a reverse sweep caught by Dhruv Jurel, left LSG reeling at 54 for 3. However, crucial innings from Aiden Markram (66 off 45) and impact player Ayush Badoni (50 off 34), coupled with a late blitz from Abdul Samad (30* off 10, including four sixes in the final over), propelled LSG to a respectable 180/5.

Social media erupted with criticism of Pant’s performance, with many questioning his suitability for the T20 format and suggesting he would be dropped from the team if he weren’t the captain. Despite his recent 63-run knock against CSK, Pant’s overall form remains a major concern for the Super Giants. The team ultimately escaped with a victory, but Pant’s underwhelming performance continues to dominate the post-match conversation.

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