Pant had joined Lucknow Super Giants for a record INR 27 crore ahead of the 2025 season. The left-handed batter became the most expensive player in IPL history at the time. However, his stint with the franchise failed to deliver the expected results, with LSG finishing last in the IPL 2026 season under his captaincy.
“I'm very fond of him. Usme ek innocence hai, ek bachpana hai. Kabhi bhi aake kahin se bhi pakad lega... kuch prank play kar dega... matlab... wo kuch bhi kar dega. (He has this innocence and childlike nature about him. He can come up to you anytime, grab you from anywhere, pull a prank or do something unexpected. I mean, he can do anything),” Goenka said.
— Super Giants Army (@LSGFansClub) September 13, 2026
Lucknow Super Giants Struggle During Rishabh Pant’s Captaincy
Rishabh Pant’s time with LSG did not produce the results the franchise expected after making him the most expensive player in IPL history. He scored 581 runs in 28 matches across his two seasons, including an unbeaten century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025.
LSG also failed to reach the playoffs in either season under Pant. The 2026 campaign was particularly difficult, with the franchise finishing at the bottom of the points table after winning only four of their 14 league matches.
Rishabh Pant Returns to Delhi Capitals Ahead of IPL 2027
Pant also led Delhi during a successful phase of his career. He took over as captain in 2021 and guided the team to the top of the league table before they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Qualifier 2.
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