Lucknow Super Giants’ owner, Sanjiv Goenka, showed two different reactions in the dugout after their matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad, one year apart. In 2024, after a defeat, he had an intense conversation with then-captain KL Rahul, but in 2025, he was all smiles as he hugged current captain Rishabh Pant after LSG’s victory. Pant’s decision to bowl first raised eyebrows, but the bowlers, led by Shardul Thakur, restricted SRH to 190/9. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh’s half-century scores led LSG to victory with 23 balls to spare. Goenka’s tight hug for Pant after the match was a stark contrast to his previous animated chat with him. Pant expressed relief at securing his first win as LSG captain and praised Thakur and Prince Yadav for their performances. The win was a morale boost for the team, focusing on controllables and staying grounded in their approach. The relationship between Goenka and Rahul had soured, leading to Rahul’s departure from the team before the auction.
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