LSG faced RCB in match number 70 of IPL 2025 today. This was the last match of the league stage for both teams. RCB had already qualified for playoffs but LSG was already out.
RCB needed this win to finish in the top two positions. This would give them a big advantage in the playoff matches. The team won the coin toss and decided to bowl first. But Rishabh Pant had different plans for this important match. The LSG captain wanted to end his season on a high.
Pant’s Batting Struggles This Season
Rishabh Pant had a very poor season with the bat this year. He scored only one half-century in his first 13 matches played. This was disappointing for someone who cost 27 crores at auction.
LSG made Pant the most expensive player in IPL history. The team management expected much more from their star captain. Fans were also upset with his low batting scores throughout.
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Rishabh Pant’s comeback was badly needed for his confidence. He had been struggling to find his best form. Many people started questioning his big price tag at auction.
Pant decided to bat at the number three position in today’s match. This batting position suited his aggressive playing style much better. He looked comfortable right from the first ball he faced. He scored his first IPL century for LSG in only 54 balls, he smashed not out 118 runs in 61 balls today.
Rishabh Pant’s comeback century came at the perfect time for LSG. He played shots all around the ground with great timing. The RCB bowlers found it very hard to stop him.
This was his second fifty plus score of the entire IPL 2025 season. Pant’s innings put serious pressure on RCB’s top-two finish hopes. The crowd loved watching him bat with such confidence again.
Perfect Timing for the Knock
This match came right after BCCI announced the England tour squad. Pant was selected as vice-captain of the Indian cricket team. Rishabh Pant’s comeback century proved the selectors made the right choice.
His batting form will be very important for India’s tour. The team needs Pant to bat well in English conditions. This inning shows he can handle pressure situations perfectly well.
Pant’s performance today gives LSG hope for the next IPL season. The captain showed he can still play match-winning innings when needed. His expensive price tag might finally seem worth it now.
RCB’s top-two finish dreams took a big hit from this innings. They needed to win but Pant made things difficult. LSG posted a challenging total that RCB must chase down. They scored 227/3 in 20 overs.
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This knock could change Pant’s confidence levels for upcoming Indian team duties. Good batting form often carries over to international cricket matches.
