Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant added that his team endured a challenging IPL 2026 season after a seven-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in their final group-stage match on Saturday as well.
“It’s a tough one, we have to bite the bullet, keep our head high, it’s been a lot of learning, a tough season for us for sure,” Pant said. He added that LSG felt their total was competitive but acknowledged the advantage of batting second on a good surface. “I think we scored enough. It’s harder in the second innings because the batting gets easier; that’s why everyone wants to field first.”
Pant also shared several positives from the campaign, naming key performers who contributed during the season as well.
“As a team, we want to look at the positives. Josh Inglis, Mitch Marsh, and Prince had a terrific season. Mohsin is coming back from injury … Shami bhai. Definitely a lot of positives,” he said. “It’s been a long season; we promise to come back stronger next year,” Pant added.
However, Punjab Kings produced a dominant all-round show to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in their IPL 2026 clash in Lucknow, chasing down a target of 197 with ease.
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