‘Pahalwan of Rs 27 crore’: Rishabh Pant’s IPL 2025 Struggles Trigger Mem Fest | Cricket news

Rishabh Pant, who is known for his fearless stroke playing and winning the match, is making a difficult start for his new journey Lucknow Super Giants In IPL 2025Working on both towards both and anchoring the middle order, Star wicketkeeper-Batter has found himself struggling for the form, unable to make a significant impact with the bat.
The IPL was purchased for a record-breaking of Rs 27 crore at the 2025 mega auction, becoming the most expensive player in the history of the pant tournament. However, his performance has so far justified the heavy price tag.
In three matches, he has scored just 15 runs at a disappointing average of 7.50.
Pant’s struggles began with a duck against Delhi capitals, followed by a scratch against Sunrisers Hyderabad 15.

In his latest outing against Punjab Kings, he could add only two runs before he was dismissed.
His shortage of runs has put additional pressure on the Lucknow Super Giants, who were expecting him that he was his prominent match-winner.
The franchise, along with heavy investment in them, a poor start of pants was criticized and trolled on social media. Fans and experts are equally questioned whether he can find his touch again and take his team effectively.
Punjab Kings won the toss and on Tuesday selected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Veterans.
LSG fielded the same eleven.
Lucknow super veteran captain Rishabh Pant said, “We wanted to bowl first, but there are things that are not under our control to bat first. There are many people who have come to support us, we are definitely going to give our best. There is no change for us.”