Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have officially appointed Rishabh Pant as their captain for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The announcement was made by the team’s principal owner, Sanjiv Goenka, on January 20, 2025. Pant, who was acquired for a record ₹27 crore during the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, becomes the fourth captain in LSG’s history, succeeding KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, and Krunal Pandya.
Rishabh Pant has previously captained the Delhi Capitals from 2021 to 2024, except for the 2023 season when he was sidelined due to injuries from a car accident. His leadership tenure with Delhi ended as he was released ahead of the 2025 season retention deadline. At LSG, Pant will collaborate with head coach Justin Langer and mentor Zaheer Khan, aiming to improve on the team’s performance after a disappointing seventh-place finish in IPL 2024.
Rishabh Pant Overall IPL Performance
Rishabh Pant has had a notable career in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2015. As of January 2025, his performance statistics reflect his growth and impact as a wicketkeeper-batsman.
- Matches Played: 111
- Innings: 110
- Total Runs: 3,284
- Highest Score: 128
- Centuries: 1
- Half-Centuries: 18
- Strike-Rate: 148.9
- Average Runs Per Match: 29.58
Pant’s aggressive batting style is evident from his strike rate and the number of boundaries he has hit, totalling 451 boundaries, which includes 297 fours and 154 sixes.
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In his statement following the announcement, Pant expressed gratitude towards the management and committed to giving his all for the team: “I will give my 200%. That’s my commitment to you”. With a strong batting lineup that includes players like Nicholas Pooran and David Miller, along with a solid bowling attack featuring Indian seamers like Akash Deep and Avesh Khan, Pant’s leadership will be crucial as LSG seeks to reclaim its competitive edge in the league.
