Rishabh Pant To Open In IPL 2025? 3 Reasons Why LSG Should Promote India Star
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Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]
The IPL 2025 mega auction made headlines when Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) purchased Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. With such a big-ticket signing, the question arises: Should Pant open the batting for LSG?
Let’s explore why this could be a great move for the Sanjiv Goenka-owned franchise.
1. Proven Ability in the Top Order
The 25-year-old wicket-keeper batter has showcased explosive batting style in various formats of the game. He has previously opened during his U-19 days alongside Ishan Kishan, where he has been impressive. His experience and adaptability make him a strong contender for the opening role.
2. Left-Right Combination
If Pant opens alongside Aiden Markram, it will form a formidable left-right combination. This pairing can keep bowlers under constant pressure, as switching bowling lines becomes challenging.
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Moreover, Markram, in recent times, has been struggling against spin, which makes Pant a valuable addition at the top and Pant being a skilled player of spin can complement Markram’s technique perfectly. Pant and Aiden together can ensure a great start for the franchise.
3. Rishabh Pant's Ability To Capitalise On Powerplay
Pant is a dangerous batsman when it comes to bat against pace bowlers and which certainly makes him an ideal candidate to exploit the field restrictions during the powerplay. He has the ability to score all around the park and take on even the best pacers with confidence.
With a new ball in hand, bowlers often face the brunt of Pant’s aggressive stroke play, which can set the tone for the rest of the innings. His quick starts could help LSG dominate early on and build a solid foundation.
By promoting Pant to the opening slot, LSG can ensure that Mitchell Marsh, who thrives at No. 3, gets his ideal batting position. Marsh has been a reliable performer in that role, and keeping him there strengthens the middle order.
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