IPL 2025: LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Vent Out Frustration at Rishabh Pant After Loss vs Punjab Kings
After the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka also met PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) started their IPL 2025 campaign in style. They have now won two matches in a row. This is the fourth time in IPL history that PBKS have begun a season with back-to-back wins. Their latest victory came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday. PBKS won the match by eight wickets and moved to second place on the points table.
This match featured the two most expensive players in IPL history—Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant. Iyer was bought for ₹26.75 crore, while Pant was signed for ₹27 crore. However, their performances were very different. Iyer played a match-winning knock, while Pant struggled again. He scored just 2 runs off 5 balls. His poor form in IPL 2025 continued. So far, he has managed only 17 runs from three innings, facing 26 balls in total.
After the match, the owner Sanjiv Goenka had a serious conversation with LSG captain Rishabh Pant. He was seen pointing fingers while talking, which reminded fans of a similar discussion he had with KL Rahul in a past season. This moment led to speculation about pressure on Pant due to his poor performances.
With this defeat, LSG have now lost two out of their three matches in the season. Their batting has not been up to the mark. If they want to perform better in IPL 2025, they need to improve quickly. Meanwhile, PBKS look like strong contenders for the playoffs with their all-round performances.
