Rishabh Pant’s Struggles Continue as Eshan Malinga’s Stunner Ends LSG’s IPL 2025 Playoff Dreams
In a high-voltage IPL 2025 clash, Delhi Capitals (DC) handed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) a crushing defeat, officially knocking them out of the playoff race. While Eshan Malinga emerged as the hero with a sensational last-over performance, the focus remains on Rishabh Pant, whose poor form with the bat continues to raise concerns.
Eshan Malinga Delivers in Style
The young Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga stole the show with an extraordinary bowling display under pressure. Defending just 12 runs in the final over, Malinga held his nerve and dismissed Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya, swinging the match in Delhi’s favor.
Malinga’s 4/26 is now being hailed as one of the best death-over spells of IPL 2025, and his rise has given Delhi Capitals a major boost in their playoff push.
Rishabh Pant’s Lean Patch Raises Eyebrows
On the flip side, Rishabh Pant’s batting woes continued. The DC skipper, returning to competitive cricket this season after a long injury layoff, has yet to find rhythm. Scoring only 9 runs off 12 balls, Pant looked scratchy and out of touch, with questions being raised over his shot selection and strike rotation.
With the playoffs looming, DC will hope Pant can regain form and lead from the front in the crucial final games.
Lucknow Super Giants: Campaign Ends in Disappointment
Despite a strong squad and promising performances early in the tournament, LSG’s inconsistency cost them dearly. Their top order failed to deliver under pressure, and the team’s bowling lacked the bite to defend totals in crunch games.
This loss marks the end of LSG’s hopes for IPL 2025 playoffs, a huge blow for a side that made it to the eliminators in previous seasons.
What This Means for the IPL 2025 Playoff Race
Delhi Capitals’ win keeps them firmly in contention for the IPL 2025 Playoffs, while Mumbai Indians now face even greater pressure to win their upcoming fixtures and boost their Net Run Rate. The qualification battle is down to the wire, and fans can expect edge-of-the-seat action in the coming days.