Rishabh Pant's Heroics Propel Lucknow Super Giants to Competitive 166/7 Against Chennai

In an electrifying contest at the IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants posted a challenging total of 166/7 in their 20 overs against Chennai. The innings was anchored by captain Rishabh Pant, who smashed a scintillating 63 off 49 balls, including four boundaries and three towering sixes. His effort kept Lucknow in the game after early setbacks.

Nicholas Pooran (8) and Aiden Markram (6) failed to make an impact, falling cheaply to Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj respectively. Mitchell Marsh contributed a brisk 30 off 25 balls, while Ayush Badoni added a useful 22 off 17 before being stumped by MS Dhoni off Ravindra Jadeja. Abdul Samad chipped in with a quickfire 20 off 11 balls but was run out in a sharp fielding effort by Dhoni.

Chennai’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Matheesha Pathirana, who claimed two wickets while conceding 45 runs in his four overs. Ravindra Jadeja also impressed with figures of 2/24, while Khaleel Ahmed picked up a wicket at an economical rate.

With the pitch offering assistance to the bowlers, Chennai will need to bat smartly to chase down the target of 167. The match promises an exciting finish as both teams eye crucial points in the tournament.

Source: Live Updates