LSG vs CSK Live: Rishabh Pant and Abdul Samad Power Late Surge for Lucknow
In a gripping IPL 2025 encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), skipper Rishabh Pant played a captain’s knock, scoring a 50 off 42 balls—his first half-century of the season. Alongside Abdul Samad, Pant helped LSG recover from early setbacks.
After losing openers Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran cheaply, Mitchell Marsh (30 off 25) stabilized the innings before being bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. With LSG at 109/4 in the 15th over, Pant partnered with Samad to accelerate the scoring, smashing Khaleel Ahmed for consecutive sixes in the penultimate over.
Earlier, MS Dhoni created history by completing his 200th IPL dismissal as a wicketkeeper, stumping Ayush Badoni. CSK bowlers kept the pressure on during the middle overs, but Lucknow found late momentum to finish strongly at 155/4 after 19 overs, heading into the final over with confidence.
The match showcased thrilling performances, strategic bowling changes, and individual brilliance, particularly from Pant, as LSG looked to set a competitive total against the five-time champions.
