Rishabh Pant Reflects on LSG's Batting Shortfall Against MI in IPL Clash

In a recent IPL match, Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, reflected on his team's batting performance against the Mumbai Indians. Despite a strong start, LSG fell short of their target, with Pant admitting they needed to score more runs. The match saw impressive contributions from Nicholas Pooran and others, but MI's successful chase led to LSG's defeat. Pant praised his bowlers while taking responsibility for the loss, emphasizing the need for improvement as the season progresses. Discover more about the match highlights and Pant's insights.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 5, 2026, 02:21 IST

Match Overview

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5: Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), acknowledged that his team did not capitalize on a promising start during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against the Mumbai Indians (MI). He expressed that LSG should have aimed for an additional 10-15 runs on what he considered a pitch suitable for scoring between 220-230 runs.

Team Performance Insights

Pant emphasized that the team played with a sense of freedom and refrained from placing blame on his bowlers, commending their consistent efforts and taking collective accountability for the loss.

Key Contributions

LSG managed to post an impressive total of 228/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a remarkable fifty from Nicholas Pooran and late contributions from Himmat Singh and Aiden Markram.

Mumbai's Successful Chase

In response, MI's Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton formed a formidable partnership, scoring 143 runs together, leading MI to a six-wicket victory at Wankhede Stadium. Currently, MI stands in ninth place with three wins and seven losses, while LSG is at the bottom with two wins and seven losses.

Post-Match Reflections

“We started well, and I believe we should have scored more runs. There were definitely positive signs. The boys played freely, but ultimately, I think the MI bowlers performed well, as they are accustomed to these conditions. We fell short by 10-15 runs because it was indeed a 220-230 wicket. Given our strong start, we had an advantage, but in such conditions, it’s unfair to blame the bowlers. They have been doing an excellent job for us,” Pant stated after the match.

Batting Highlights

MI chose to bowl first, and significant contributions came from Nicholas Pooran (63 runs off 21 balls, including four fours and eight sixes), Mitchell Marsh (44 runs off 25 balls, with six fours and three sixes), and Himmat Singh (40* runs off 31 balls, featuring two fours and two sixes), propelling LSG to their total of 228/5.

Chase Completion

However, MI made light work of the chase, with Rickelton scoring 83 runs off 32 balls (six fours and eight sixes) and Rohit contributing 84 runs off 44 balls (six fours and seven sixes), completing the chase in just 18.4 overs.