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Introduction: Pant’s Redemption Ignites Lucknow

In an unforgettable run chase at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stormed to victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 52 of the IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant’s spectacular century—his first of the season—turned a daunting target into a spectacle, as LSG dominated the second innings with power-hitting, precision, and flair.

Firestarter Phase: Early Jitters, Quick Blows

RCB had posted a challenging total, and LSG’s innings began with tension and tempo. Breetzke took on the new ball with aggression but fell quickly.

1.3 Overs: Breetzke lofted Krunal Pandya over long-on for a six, showing early intent.
2.3 Overs: A quick leg-side lifter from Nuwan Thushara struck Breetzke’s helmet and ran away for four leg byes.
2.4 Overs: Thushara hit back hard—clean bowled Breetzke with a late dipping full toss for 14(12), RCB struck early.

Despite the early wicket, the introduction of Rishabh Pant turned the tide.

Power Surge Begins: Pant Shifts the Gears

Pant didn’t wait to settle—his calculated aggression dismantled the RCB bowling.

3.2 Overs: Pant slog-swept Yash Dayal high over mid-wicket for a towering six.
3.4 Overs & 4.0 Overs: Back-to-back boundaries as Dayal bowled short and wide.
5.5 Overs: Mitchell Marsh benefited from a no-ball and edged a four to keep momentum.
6.5 Overs: Pant punished Bhuvneshwar with a pull shot over deep mid-wicket for six.

The scoreboard was ticking fast, and RCB’s bowlers had no answers.

Mid-Innings Mayhem: Marsh Joins the Party

Marsh and Pant stitched a thrilling partnership that put LSG on cruise control.

8.3 Overs: Marsh sent Shepherd over square leg for six with a swivel pull.
9.1 Overs: Pant launched Suyash for a massive six over long-off.
9.5 Overs: Pant completed his 20th IPL fifty, blazing past RCB bowlers.

Boundaries came from both ends, and the run rate soared past 10 per over.

Fifty for Marsh, Pant Turns Beast Mode

Mitchell Marsh reached his 7th IPL fifty with brute power, and Pant was just getting warmed up.

11.4 & 11.5 Overs: Marsh smashed Shepherd for a four and a 77m six over long-on.
13.2 Overs: Another six from Marsh off a dragged short delivery.
13.5 Overs: Pant’s one-handed slog sweep sent the ball flying into the stands—a shot of the night.

By the 14th over, the match was decisively swinging in LSG’s favour.

Death Overs: Pant’s Century Steals the Show

Pant’s knock peaked in the death overs with surgical strikes across the park.

14.1 & 14.5 Overs: Pant carted Shepherd for two sixes over cover and mid-off.
15.1 & 15.2 Overs: Marsh crushed two sixes off Bhuvneshwar—straight and over cover.
15.3 Overs: Marsh perished attempting another expansive drive—caught behind for a superb 67(37).

Even after Marsh’s exit, Pant remained unstoppable.

Pant’s Hundred & Somersault Celebration

Rishabh Pant, struggling throughout the season, hit back with a thunderous century.

17.5 Overs: A powerful swipe off Bhuvneshwar sealed his hundred, followed by an iconic somersault to celebrate.
18.4 & 18.5 Overs: Pant kept piling misery with a four and six off Dayal, sending the dugout into a frenzy.

With every hit, Pant erased memories of past failures.

Final Flourish: Pooran’s Cameo, End in Style

Nicholas Pooran, brought in as the finisher, played his part before departing.

19.1 Overs: Pooran opened with a classy slice over backward point for four.
19.3 Overs: Effortless six flicked over square leg.
19.5 Overs: Attempted pull led to his dismissal by Shepherd—caught by Yash Dayal for 13(10).

Despite the late wicket, the match was long over.

Tactical Brilliance

Impact Substitutes:

LSG: Pooran was used as an impact finisher and succeeded briefly.
RCB: Brought in Yash Dayal for death overs, but he couldn’t contain the damage.

Tactics:

LSG’s decision to hold back Pooran till the end paid off.
Pant marshaled the chase expertly, choosing when to explode.

Man of the Match: Rishabh Pant

With a spectacular 118 off 61 balls* including 11 fours and 8 sixes, Pant claimed the Man of the Match. It was a statement performance that silenced critics and reignited LSG’s playoff hopes.

Hidden Angles & Match Insights

Pant’s comeback: After an average season, Pant chose the perfect game to peak—against a top bowling attack.
Marsh’s aggression: His knock laid the foundation before Pant’s explosion.
RCB’s missed lengths: Their bowlers consistently missed yorkers and slower-ball variations.
Fielding lapses: A few dropped chances and fumbles added to RCB’s misery.

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