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'Pant Has Been A Big Shock,' Harbhajan Slams LSG Captain Amid Team's Poor Run In IPL 2025

Debashis Sarangi

Rishabh Pant has failed in IPL 2025 so far [Source: AP]Rishabh Pant has failed in IPL 2025 so far [Source: AP]

On Tuesday, Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) suffered a crushing defeat, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) swatted them aside by eight wickets. After managing 171 on the board, the SuperGiants failed to defend the target, with the Kings chasing down the total inside 17 overs. 

Harbhajan Slams Pant, Decodes LSG's Flaws

Meanwhile, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed LSG skipper Rishabh Pant for his underwhelming outings in the IPL 2025. In three matches, Pant has managed only 17 runs, letting LSG down in the tournament. 

"Rishabh Pant wasn't able to do much. His bat has been quiet. They will have to do something about him getting out early. He has been a big shock for the team. LSG got stuck. After losing the toss, they didn't score many runs and disappointed themselves," Harbhajan stated. 

Harbhajan also stated that Yuzvendra Chahal bowled a game-changing spell, as he got the prized scalp of Nicholas Pooran, LSG's most destructive batter in the IPL. That wicket, as the ex-CSK star reckoned, dismantled the home side. 

"Nicholas Pooran played brilliantly, but he was trapped by Yuzvendra Chahal. So when Pooran got out, LSG's back was pretty much broken. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad provided some fireworks towards the end and got them to a total that was worth fighting for, but very tough to defend given just how strong Punjab's batting is," Harbhajan added. 

LSG's Upcoming Matches In IPL 2025

After incurring two defeats in three matches, LSG will take on Mumbai Indians in their fourth match of the season. The high-voltage clash will be played at Ekana Stadium on April 4.