Rishabh Pant expressed disappointment with Lucknow Super Giants’ batting unit after their fourth consecutive defeat in IPL 2026 against the Rajasthan Royals. Despite a strong performance by the pace bowlers, the team failed to chase down a modest target of 160, collapsing for just 119. Pant acknowledged the bowling effort but criticized the batting for letting the team down. He emphasized the need for introspection and positivity moving forward in the season. Pant himself fell early in the innings, contributing to the team’s struggles. Mitchell Marsh’s fifty was not enough to salvage the match as LSG remained at the bottom of the table. In a post-match chat with presenter Simon Doull, Pant humorously thanked him for being “soft,” adding a light-hearted moment amidst the team’s challenges. The defeat extended Lucknow’s losing streak at the Ekana Stadium, highlighting the need for improvement in their performances.
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