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Playoff dream still alive, we can surely turn things around: Rishabh Pant

Disappointed but not deflated, Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is still dreaming of sneaking into the IPL play-offs as he believes his struggling side can turn things around in the remaining three games. Another poor batting effort by the top order led LSG's 37-run defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings on Sunday. LSG have 10 points from 11 games and are currently placed seventh in the league table. With a net run-rate of -0.47, merely winning three games might not be enough for Pant and his men to make it to the play-offs. "The dream is still alive. If we can win the next three matches, we can definitely turn around and do amazing things," Pant said at the post match presentation ceremony. He did concede that 236 was too much to chase and fielding was also below par. "Definitely too many runs. When you drop crucial catches at the wrong time, it can hurt you badly. We thought it would do more, but we did not pick the length right at the start. But that is part and parcel of

Iyer to Rashid: How IPL millionaires have fared in the 2025 season so far?

KKR brought back Venkatesh Iyer during the IPL 2025 mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore, but the southpaw has failed to produce any match-winning performance this season

Pant to Chahal: How most expensive IPL players have performed in IPL 2025

While some players are exceeding expectations, some of them are on the radar for fans and pundits and haven't really justified their price tags for their respective franchises this year.

IPL 2025: LSG vs CSK playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing 11 prediction: Despite the drastic contrast in the results of their last IPL match, either team is unlikely to make a change in their 11

IPL 2025: LSG vs GT playing 11, LSG batters vs GT bowlers matchups and more

Check out the players' match-ups ahead of the LSG vs GT match here. The players' battle stats will help you create your Lucknow vs Gujarat fantasy playing 11 on the basis of facts

IPL 2025: Digvesh Rathi fined for 'notebook' celebration, Pant penalised

Pant's LSG fell behind schedule after the 19th over, leading to the need for them to have one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle.

IPL 2025: Sanjiv Goenka-Rishabh Pant involved in animated chat again

Goenka also had an animated discussion with Pant. The interaction saw Goenka gesturing with his finger at Pant several times.

How Mayank Yadav's new freak injury could worsen LSG's strategy in IPL 2025

Pant, the costliest player in IPL history, had advocated the use of basics by bowlers after his former franchise Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam pulled off a remarkable chase

IPL 2025: Pant believes LSG need to improve their basics after loss vs DC

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant felt his bowlers could have done the basics better at the back end as the target of 210 was defendable against a marauding Delhi Capitals who won by one wicket with three balls to spare in their IPL match on Monday. Ashutosh Sharma's 66 not out of 31 balls and Vipraj Nigam's 39 off 15 deliveries fashioned what looked like an improbable win after DC were dead and buried at 113 for 6. "I think our top-order batters played really well and I think it was a pretty good score on this wicket. We got early wickets, but we knew it was a good wicket to bat on. We had to keep doing the basics right more often. I think they had a couple of good partnerships," Pant said at post-match presentation ceremony. He lauded DC player Tristan Stubbs, who set the dice rolling before it was carried on by Ashutosh and Vipraj. "One with Stubbs, with Ashutosh and one with one other guy (Vipraj Nigam.) I think he (Nigam) did a pretty good job and took the game away fr

IPL 2025: LSG full schedule, playing 11, SWOT analysis, live match timings

LSG's strength lies in its explosive batting lineup, with top-order players like Pant, Markram, Pooran, and Miller capable of taking on any opposition.

IPL 2025: Not KL Rahul, Delhi Capitals appoint Axar Patel as new captain

Despite limited IPL captaincy experience, he has led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as India's T20I vice-captain earlier this year, showcasing his leadership credentials on multiple fronts.

Dhoni and Gambhir share frame during Rishabh Pant's sister's wedding

Rishabh Pant and his family (sister, brother-in-law and mother) were also present in the now-viral picture of Dhoni and Gambhir

My only dream was to play for India, IPL was secondary: Rishabh Pant

Pant, after playing for Delhi Capitals for eight years, will be seen leading Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025

Champions Trophy: It's been hard on Pant not playing - Ten Doeschate

Pant has not been included in the playing XI for the last two group matches, with KL Rahul taking over the wicketkeeping duties. Rahul has excelled behind the stumps and has been decent with the bat.

Virat needs to play with relaxed mind against Pakistan, says Manjrekar

Wahab Riaz believes Shami can leak runs if put under pressure early

Champions Trophy: Will Rishabh Pant be available for India vs Pakistan tie?

Pant was not selected for the first match against Bangladesh and was seen in the dugout with the other players during the team's tournament opener.

Champions Trophy 2025: Pant not in immediate Playing XI plans for India

Rishabh Pant will get his chance, but at the moment, it is KL who has done well, and we cannot play two wicketkeeper-batters, says India head coach Gautam Gambhir

KL Rahul is our 1st choice, can't play 2 keeper-batters: Gautam Gambhir

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir made it clear that KL Rahul is team's first-choice wicketkeeper going into the Champions Trophy and the flamboyant Rishabh Pant is not being considered as an option in the playing eleven in the immediate future. Among all the players that were chosen for the England ODIs, only Pant wasn't given a start by the head coach as all the others got at least one game if not three. Rahul, who initially batted at No. 6 in the first two games, didn't look comfortable and fared far better at the familiar No. 5 position with a useful 40 off 29 balls in India's one-sided 142-run victory in the third ODI here. "Ultimately, it is very difficult to talk about individuals. But all I can say is that if he is part of the squad, when time comes, he might get an opportunity. But at the moment, obviously, KL is the No 1 wicketkeeper and he has delivered for us," Gambhir told media persons at the series-ending press conference. "When you've got two wicket keepers in the .

3rd ODI: India vs England Playing 11, IND vs ENG live streaming, telecast

IND vs ENG Playing 11: India made three changes in their Playing 11.

IND vs ENG: Rahul vs Pant; who will be wicketkeeper in India's playing 11?

India will look to break their winless streak in ODI cricket against England in Nagpur