Rishabh Pant came into IPL 2025 as the headline-maker: the most expensive player in league history, snapped up by Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering ₹27 crore. Expectations were sky-high, fanfare was electric—but the performance? Underwhelming.
Across 12 matches, Pant managed just 135 runs, averaging 12.27 with a strike rate of 100. His highest score? A lone 63. The noise around his form was deafening. Social media turned ruthless. Analysts questioned the price tag. Some even wrote him off completely.
But just when the world was ready to turn the page, Mitchell Marsh changed the narrative. Speaking after LSG’s playoff-eliminating loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Marsh stood firmly behind his embattled skipper:
“He hasn’t had the season he would have liked. But we know he’s a fantastic player—highly skilled, highly talented. He’ll be back, hopefully in the last two games.”
And just like that, the story shifted from failure to potential redemption.
Because if there's one thing Rishabh Pant has proven over and over—it's that he's never out of the game. From match-winning knocks in Test cricket to bouncing back from a life-threatening car crash, Pant doesn’t fold under pressure—he thrives on it.
Now, with the weight of qualification lifted off LSG’s shoulders, the remaining two matches become the perfect stage for Pant to roar back—not just for himself, but for every critic who counted him out.
There’s a subtle but crucial twist here too: With the T20 World Cup approaching, every innings becomes an audition. A strong finish to IPL 2025 won’t just silence the doubters—it could reignite Pant’s bid for a spot in India’s squad.
Marsh’s words weren’t just support—they were a reminder. A reminder that form is temporary, but flair? That’s forever.
Pant may have stumbled this season, but his story isn’t over. Not even close.
These last two games could be the trailer for the comeback no one saw coming—but everyone will remember.
Because Rishabh Pant doesn’t need perfect stats to be a game-changer. He just needs a moment. And that moment is coming.
