LSG Concludes IPL 2025 Season with Defeat Against RCB

The Lucknow Super Giants concluded their IPL 2025 campaign with a defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, finishing the season with only 6 wins. Jitesh Sharma's explosive innings overshadowed Rishabh Pant's record century. Team mentor Zaheer Khan reflected on the challenges faced, including injuries and inconsistent performances. Despite setting a new record for the highest total in IPL history, LSG's failure to qualify for the playoffs raises concerns for the upcoming season. Read on for a detailed analysis of their performance and future prospects.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 28, 2025, 14:24 IST

Match Overview

In their final match of IPL 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced a loss against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). RCB required 228 runs to secure victory and finished the season in the second position. Jitesh Sharma from RCB delivered an impressive performance, scoring 85 runs off just 33 balls, overshadowing Rishabh Pant's remarkable century for LSG. Pant achieved a record-breaking score of 118 runs from 61 balls, enabling LSG to set a new benchmark for the highest total in IPL history.

Zaheer Khan's Insights

Zaheer Khan, the team's mentor, commented on LSG's efforts, stating, "The Lucknow Super Giants attempted to regroup during the tournament despite facing injury issues with several key bowlers. On Tuesday, LSG concluded their campaign with a six-wicket defeat to RCB."

LSG's Season Performance

This IPL season proved challenging for LSG, as they managed only 6 victories out of 14 matches. Although Mitchell Marsh delivered some standout performances, the team struggled with consistency in the latter half of the season. Their recent form highlighted their difficulties, with four losses in their last five matches. In crucial games, their bowling faltered, and occasional lapses in fielding cost them valuable points. Despite accumulating 12 points, LSG fell short of playoff qualification and will need to address significant issues ahead of the next season.