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**Lucknow Super Giants’ Playoff Hopes Dashed; Owner Goenka Reacts with Hope for the Future**

**Lucknow, India -** The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been eliminated from playoff contention in the IPL 2025 following a defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday. SRH’s Abhishek Sharma’s quick half-century and Heinrich Klaasen’s strong performance led them to a six-wicket victory, chasing down LSG’s target of 206. Even with two league stage matches remaining, LSG’s chances of reaching the playoffs are mathematically impossible.

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka has addressed the team’s elimination with a message of encouragement. He stated on social media, “The second phase of the season has been challenging for us, but it has also provided moments of passion, effort, and success that will inspire us moving forward. We have two matches remaining; let’s play with pride and finish the season on a positive note.”

After a promising start to the season with four wins in their first six matches, LSG struggled in the latter half, securing only one win in their next six. The team is currently on a four-match losing streak and has matches remaining against the Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

This marks the first time in their IPL history that LSG will not advance to the playoffs. Having joined the league in 2022, LSG reached the playoffs in both 2022 and 2023 but were eliminated in the Eliminator round on both occasions. Contributing to their struggles this season, captain Rishabh Pant has had a disappointing run, scoring only 135 runs in 12 matches. Despite the setback, Goenka remains optimistic about the future and emphasized the importance of finishing the season strongly.

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