Rishabh Pant Struggles in IPL 2025: A Look at His Current Form
Rishabh Pant's Diminished Performance
The once vibrant smile of Rishabh Pant seems to have vanished. Currently, he appears fatigued and frustrated, a stark contrast to the resilient player who made a remarkable comeback after a life-altering accident. It's surprising to see him looking more worn out now than during his recovery phase. For a player known for his fearless batting style, witnessing him without that signature grin is disheartening.
In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Pant has only scored 110 runs off 112 balls across 10 matches, indicating a significant drop in form. The added pressure of captaining the Lucknow Super Giants, especially after being acquired for ₹27 crore, is likely weighing heavily on him.
Rishabh Pant is the most ugly & worse batter ever to hold bat in white ball😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9oncFjYF1B
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) May 4, 2025
As the playoff aspirations for LSG dwindle, Pant has not only failed to meet his own expectations but has also become a liability for the team. According to ESPNcricinfo, he ranks fourth from the bottom in the MVP standings, sitting at number 177 in the league prior to his latest disappointing performance against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala.
His ranking remains unchanged following the match against PBKS. Chasing an almost unattainable target of 237 runs, Pant came to bat with the team struggling at 16/2 in just 2.5 overs. He found it difficult to settle in, failing to execute a ramp shot and struggling against Yuzvendra Chahal's short deliveries.
His frustration boiled over as he was heard reprimanding Ayush Badoni for not attempting risky singles and bizarrely trying to run off wide balls in the eighth over. On the next delivery, he swung so hard that his bat slipped from his grip, leading to his dismissal.