IPL 2025: From No. 7 to Duck in 2 Balls – Rishabh Pant’s Struggles Continue

A surprising moment happened in the 40th match of IPL 2025 when Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant came out to bat only in the last over (20th) of the innings against Delhi Capitals (DC).

Out for 0 in Just 2 Balls After Batting at No. 7 – Rishabh Pant Made A Big Blunder

Rishabh Pant, who is the most expensive player in IPL history at ₹27 crore, made a surprising decision during the IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. Although he usually bats at number 4, the LSG captain came out to bat at number 7 and that too in the final over of the match. He faced just two balls and was dismissed without scoring.

Rishabh Pant seemed to be in a cheerful mood before the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals began. He was even seen joking around during the toss.

But as the game went on, things didn’t go his way, and he started getting upset. Pant, who usually bats at number 4, didn’t come out at his usual spot. Instead, Abdul Samad, who has been playing well lately, was sent in ahead of him.

Read More

Top 5 Youngest Players to Watch Out for in 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup

Top 5 Most Dramatic Upsets and Historic Wins in Women’s T20 World Cup History

IND v AFG: Rishabh Pant Set To Join MS Dhoni In Elite Club

Rohit Sharma Skips CoE Fitness Test, Set For Mohali Training Ahead Of Afghanistan ODIs

Even when the number 5 and 6 positions came, Pant stayed in the dugout while David Miller and impact player Ayush Badoni went in to bat. This seemed to frustrate Pant, and he was seen having intense conversations with Zaheer Khan.

Pant finally came in to bat on the fourth ball of the final over (20th over) after Badoni got out. This was the first time in nine years, since his T20 debut, that Pant batted at number 7. The only other time he played at that position was back in IPL 2016, when he scored 4 not out off 3 balls against Punjab Kings.

In the game against Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant got out for a duck in just two balls, trying a reverse shot on the last ball of the innings. He looked upset while walking off, and team owner Sanjiv Goenka gave an angry smile from the stands. So far in IPL 2025, Pant has scored only 106 runs at an average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 96.36.

Read More

Top 5 T20I Batters In Latest ICC Rankings for 2026

Gautam Gambhir Confirms India’s No. 3 Batter for Afghanistan Test, Backs THIS Youngster

Rishabh Pant On The Brink Of Test History, Set To Become First Indian Ever

IND vs AFG One-Off Test Match Live Streaming Details: When and Where To Watch Live Telecast, Score, And Online Streaming

Watch the viral video:

Fans Blastn Pant After His Quick Dismissal

Check out the reactions of fans:

https://twitter.com/Rajiv1841/status/1914704941832454177

Read More

Shreyas Iyer Likely To Take Over As India T20I Captain, BCCI Meeting Awaits

Top 5 Records In ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

3 Strong Contenders To Fill Virat Kohli’s Spot In Afghanistan ODIs

Not Just Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Likely To Miss Afghanistan ODI Series

ALSO READ: Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award Winners Full List