A dramatic moment unfolded at the Ekana International Stadium during the high-stakes IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), as LSG skipper Rishabh Pant fell cheaply in a crucial phase of the innings. The reaction from the LSG camp made headlines when franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka, visibly disappointed, was seen heading straight into the dressing room following the wicket.
Pant, who was leading the LSG side, was dismissed for just 7 runs off 6 balls. The dismissal occurred in the 12th over of the match when SRH pacer Eshan Malinga struck with a stunning caught-and-bowled effort. Malinga, showcasing sharp reflexes, dived high to his left to pluck a return catch, sending Pant back to the pavilion and triggering a pivotal turning point in the innings.
What caught the attention of fans and commentators alike was the swift and somber reaction from Sanjiv Goenka. Cameras captured him leaving his seat in the VIP box and walking toward the team’s dressing room area moments after Pant’s dismissal. The gesture was interpreted by many as a sign of frustration, with LSG struggling to build momentum against a disciplined SRH bowling attack.
The match, which began at 7:30 PM, had built anticipation with LSG relying on Pant’s leadership and batting prowess. However, his early departure put added pressure on the middle order, already facing a stern test against SRH’s potent bowling unit.
Pant’s short stay at the crease and the subsequent reaction from Goenka have added more intensity to the match narrative, highlighting the pressure and expectations on both captain and franchise as the tournament nears its climax.
SunRisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins opts to bowl first after winning the toss
The toss at the Ekana International Stadium went in favour of SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, who opted to bowl first against the Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. The SunRisers made two changes, drafting in Harsh Dubey and Atharva Taide for Jaydev Unadkat and Travis Head. Meanwhile, the Lucknow Super Giants announced one changes, bringing in Will O'Rourke for David Miller.
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Singh Rathi, William ORourke.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga.
