Rishabh Pant Fined Amid Poor IPL 2025 Form: More Trouble for Lucknow Super Giants Captain

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant has endured a challenging IPL 2025 so far. Following LSG’s 54-run loss to the Mumbai Indians, Pant was hit with a hefty fine for a slow over-rate—adding to his season’s struggles both on and off the field.

Poor Form and Heavy Defeat

In the recent fixture at Wankhede Stadium, MI tallied a commanding 215/7 batting first. LSG, in reply, were bundled out for 161, marking MI’s fifth straight win. Pant’s own batting return this season stands at a modest 63 runs in six innings, highlighting his inability to anchor the chase under pressure.

Slow Over-Rate Fine

Under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, Pant was fined a total of ₹24 lakh for LSG’s second slow over-rate offence of the campaign. The rest of the playing XI—including the Impact Player—each paid ₹6 lakh (or 25% of their match fee, whichever was less).

Social Media Reaction

Fans on Reddyanna Online and Reddyanna Book were quick to debate:

Criticism: Many questioned Pant’s leadership and form.
Polls: On Anna Book, about 60% of users felt a captaincy change might galvanize LSG’s campaign.
Alternatives: Suggestions ranged from elevating a senior overseas pro to handing over the reins entirely.

Mayank Yadav’s Comeback: A Silver Lining

Despite the loss and fines, LSG had cause for optimism: Mayank Yadav returned from injury to claim 2 wickets for 40, dismissing Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Clocking 140 kmph consistently, Yadav showed promise though slightly shy of his 150+ kmph peak.

Zaheer Khan on Managing Mayank’s Return

Mentor Zaheer Khan explained LSG’s cautious load management:

“We didn’t rush him. Ensuring he felt confident was key—his speed and execution will only improve with game time.”

Fans on the Reddyanna App praised LSG’s approach and heralded Yadav’s resilience as a turning point.

Can LSG Turn Things Around?

With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, LSG must:

Win remaining matches to stay in contention
Boost net run rate to climb the table
Steady leadership from Pant—or consider a shake-up if form doesn’t improve

The ReddyKings and BetBook247 communities are closely watching whether tactical tweaks or a captaincy rethink can spark a resurgence.

Conclusion

Rishabh Pant’s ₹24 lakh fine for a slow over-rate has compounded a difficult IPL 2025. Yet cricket thrives on comebacks: with Mayank Yadav’s promising return and Zaheer Khan’s mentorship, LSG still have tools to fight back. Fans tracking the drama on Reddyanna, Reddyanna App, Anna Book and Lotus365 will be eager to see if Pant can steer his side to salvation—or if new leadership awaits.