'Uncle ji 27 Cr Kaise Vasool Karoge?': Fans Mock LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka As Rishabh Pant’s Struggles Continue In IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants' hopes for an IPL 2025 playoff spot took a major blow on Sunday after a 37-run defeat to Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. But what caught social media’s attention wasn’t just the loss it was captain Rishabh Pant’s continued slump and LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka’s visible frustration in the stands.

Pant, who entered the season with sky-high expectations after being bought for a record-breaking ₹27 crore at the auction last November, once again failed to deliver. Batting at No. 4, the LSG skipper managed just 18 runs off 17 balls before getting out in bizarre fashion.

In a desperate attempt to shift gears during the eighth over, Pant charged down the track to Azmatullah Omarzai, only to completely lose his grip on the bat. While the bat flew towards square leg, the ball ended up comfortably in the hands of Shashank Singh at sweeper cover. The comical dismissal summed up both Pant’s night and his season.

As Pant walked off, visibly frustrated and muttering to himself, cameras panned to a dejected Goenka in the stands his expression mirroring the disappointment of LSG fans everywhere. The billionaire owner, already disheartened after Nicholas Pooran’s early dismissal, looked on in disbelief as another high-priced investment faltered.

Pant’s numbers this season have been underwhelming. In 11 matches, he has scored just 128 runs at a modest strike rate of 99.22 his poorest performance since making his IPL debut in 2016. The underperformance has not only left fans disappointed but has also triggered a wave of online trolling.

Punjab Kings dent LSG's playoff hopes

Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 37 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on May 4.

Punjab Kings posted a mammoth total of 236/5 in their 20 overs, powered by a blistering innings from opener Prabhsimran Singh, who scored 91 runs off 48 balls. He was well supported by skipper Shreyas Iyer, who contributed a quickfire 45 off 25 balls, keeping the run rate high throughout the innings. Despite the high-scoring assault, Akash Singh emerged as the standout bowler for LSG, finishing with 2 wickets for 30 runs in his 4 overs, showing great control under pressure.

Chasing a steep target of 237, LSG put up a spirited fight but could only manage 199/7 in their 20 overs. Ayush Badoni played a brilliant knock of 74 off 40 balls, while Abdul Samad added firepower with 45 off 24 balls, . However, Punjab's bowlers maintained their composure, with Arshdeep Singh leading the charge. He bowled a superb spell, taking 3 wickets for just 16 runs in his full quota of 4 overs, effectively sealing the game for his side.