The 26th match of IPL 2025 was played between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Tinces. Which was named by Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. In this match, LSG captain Rishabh Pant came down to opening. However, he flopped once again, scoring 21 runs against Gujarat Titans. He failed to leave the impression as an opener. At the same time, he opened after a long time.
Aden Markram and Mitchell Marsh opening for Lucknow in the current season. But Marsh could not be a part of the team due to his daughter’s health, due to which Pant started Lucknow’s innings with Markram. Pant opened in T20 after 1108 days. He had earlier landed as an opener in India and New Zealand T20 match in Napier in 2022. During that time, he scored only 11 runs. At the same time, Pant had last opening in IPL in 2016. Pant is the most expensive player in IPL history, who was bought by LSG for Rs 27 crore in the mega auction last year. However, he scored just 40 runs in five innings of 6 matches so far.
Pant’s form is going bad in the current season, he flopped for the fifth time, while former Indian all -rounder Irfan Pathan was taken by fans on social media. Actually, Irfan Pathan supported the decision of the opening canre. He wrote on social media X that, in view of Rishabh Pant’s abilities, his opening in T20 can be a long -term game changing step. Many people also criticized the former all -rounder post.
Rishabh Pant opening the batting in T20s could be a long-term game-changing move, considering his abilities.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 12, 2025
