CSK vs LSG IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant's poor batting continues this season. He was dismissed for 15 off 12 balls by Chennai Super Kings' Jamie Overton during their IPL 2026 match. Overton delivered a rising ball outside off stump; Pant tried to drive on the off side, but the ball caught the inside edge and crashed into the stumps. Pant has accumulated 251 runs in 11 games, averaging 27.89 with a strike rate of 138.67.
After losing his wicket to the Gaikwad-led side, Pant was harshly criticized for being the tournament's costliest player. The Lucknow franchise signed him for Rs 27 crore.
In a high-pressure IPL 2026 match, the Lucknow franchise played the Chennai Super Kings. For LSG and fans, it turned into a disaster. Jamie Overton dismantled LSG's batting in the tenth over. He first removed Josh Inglis, and then LSG suffered a sudden batting collapse.
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Same old bad shot from Pant
After 9.4 overs, when LSG needed a stable partnership, Pant disappointed once again. Overton's sharp back-of-length ball stunned Pant. The delivery was tight on Pant; as he attempted a powerful shot, his feet stuck, and the ball inside-edged into his stumps. Pant's 15 from 12 balls underscored his inability to handle pressure.
Pressure from the Rs 27 crore price or team expectations?
LSG invested Rs 27 crore for Pant in the IPL 2025 mega auction. They expected strong middle-order performances, but his stats disappoint. He has scored 251 runs across 11 matches, averaging 27.89. Pant managed only one fifty, falling short of expectations for such a high-priced player.
Is the Lucknow team in trouble?
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Fans have criticized the management for spending heavily on Pant, questioning if it was their biggest error. Pant's careless wicket in a must-win match against CSK has put both him and the team in jeopardy, threatening their playoff hopes.