THE FREAK IS BACK AND HOW! It’s too late to save Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2025 campaign, but Rishabh Pant finally reminded everyone of his impeccable talent. On Tuesday (May 27), he made a roaring comeback as he smashed a brilliant century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium.
Rishabh Pant Made A Roaring Comeback Against RCB
Pant had a tough season with the bat. He started with a duck against Delhi Capitals, followed by low scores like 15, 2, 2, 21, 63, 3, 0, 4, 18, 7, and an unbeaten 16. His poor form led to heavy criticism and hurt LSG’s chances.
After winning 4 of their first 6 matches, LSG could win only 1 of their next 6, crashing out of the playoff race.
Rishabh Pant couldn’t lead from the front when LSG needed him most earlier in IPL 2025, but he finally found his form, though a bit too late for the team’s playoff hopes. Still, LSG will be relieved to see their captain back in touch.
Pant scored his second IPL century – and his first since 2018 – against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Promoted to number three, he made the most of the chance, staying unbeaten on 118 from just 61 balls, hitting 11 fours and 8 sixes. Thanks to his efforts, LSG posted a strong total of 227/3.
Batting first, LSG had an early setback when Matthew Breetzke fell in the third over. But Pant and Mitchell Marsh turned things around with a massive 152-run stand for the second wicket. Marsh was out in the 16th over for 67 off 37 balls, dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Pant reached his fifty in 29 balls and brought up his century in 54 balls, finishing with a flourish.
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with amazing reactions from the fans to the stunning comeback by Rishabh Pant. From memes to amazing tributes, fans came up with beautiful tweets hailing the Lucknow Super Giants captain.
Check out the reactions of fans to the iconic celebration of Rishabh Pant:
One of the most iconic century celebration in the IPL. RISHABH PANT. 😳 pic.twitter.com/IHAmUIyHuf
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) May 27, 2025
Rishabh Pant in form before England series. We are seated. pic.twitter.com/u00vjGRdmY
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 27, 2025
Never write him off!
Look at the happiness on his face and the way he celebrated, shows what it means to him. Felt like guy realised who he’s and what he’s capable of.
Welcome back Rishabh Pant.❤️#RCBvsLSG pic.twitter.com/RUBi1d3V4e
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) May 27, 2025
Rishabh Pant : 🔥
Barked Owner arrived 🙌 pic.twitter.com/64iJOq7LEM
— Jason (@mahixcavi7) May 27, 2025
27 Crores is way too less for Rishabh Pant! Give my man his extra 10 Crores he's worth every rupee!#RCBvsLSG pic.twitter.com/2O6rhqS5Lk
— Manglam Mishra (@ManglamMis67977) May 27, 2025
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RCB needed 228 to qualify.
Pant walked in with ice in his veins and fire in his bat.A captain’s knock — 100(54)
Coldest century celebration you’ll ever see!This wasn’t just a ton, it was a statement.
After everything he’s been through ,… pic.twitter.com/n1JBa51Nyw— Shilpa Sahu (@shilpasahu432) May 27, 2025
Ooh captain my captain🤌🏻😭❤️🔥#RCBvLSG #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/YskHMVVt3o
— Rishabh Pant Fc💙 (@17_imyogi) May 27, 2025
Magnificent century by Rishabh Pant vs RCB
RCB single handedly reviving T20 career of Rishabh Pant 😭…#RCBvsLSG pic.twitter.com/LVWDAjMSG4
— Harpreet Singh Sra (@sra_harpreet) May 27, 2025
https://twitter.com/Ayyappan_1504/status/1927392499187814558
Rishabh Pant be like:" RCB Top 2? Not on my watch,,,!! 🔥🔥#LSGvsRCB #Pant pic.twitter.com/81K1xrBat3
— CRYPTO RADAR🌐🇮🇳 (@RajYadav1575510) May 27, 2025
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