LSG vs PBKS / Rishabh Pant ruined it, now how will the 27 crore rupees be recovered

Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in IPL 2025, has not lived up to expectations so far. Lucknow Super Giants bought him for 27 crores, but he could score only 17 runs in three matches. His captaincy is also under question. Now it remains to be seen whether he is able to make a comeback or not.

LSG vs PBKS: The history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) shows us that the players who are sold for the highest price often do not live up to expectations. On the other hand, players bought at a low price play a big role in winning the match. This trend seems to be repeated in IPL 2025 as well. This year Rishabh Pant was bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping price of Rs 27 crore, but his performance has been disappointing so far.

How has Rishabh Pant's performance been so far?

Rishabh Pant returned to the pavilion without opening his account in the very first match of IPL 2025. In the second match, he scored only 15 runs, while in the third match he was dismissed after scoring only 2 runs off 5 balls. That is, he has been able to score a total of 17 runs in three matches. This poor form has not only affected his personal reputation but has also created problems for the LSG team.

Has captaincy also become a headache?

Not just batting, questions are also being raised on Rishabh Pant's captaincy. He is not able to take the right decision regarding the team's bowling order, due to which the team is facing defeat. He is also making mistakes in making strategic changes on the field, due to which the opposing teams are dominating. He is also making mistakes during wicketkeeping, which is further worsening the team's performance.

High expectations on expensive players, but performance is poor

It has been seen many times in the history of IPL that players who are bought for a big amount are not able to perform well under pressure. Many names like Chris Morris (16.25 crores, 2021), Ben Stokes (16.25 crores, 2023), and Cameron Green (17.5 crores, 2023) are included in this list.

On the other hand, many players who are bought at a low price perform brilliantly throughout the season. For example, many young players bought between 50 lakhs and 1 crore prove to be match winners for their team.

Is LSG stuck?

Now the big question is how will LSG recover the Rs 27 crore it has spent on Rishabh Pant? If his form does not improve soon, it may be difficult for the team to reach the playoffs.

However, only the initial matches have been played and there is a possibility of change throughout the season. Rishabh Pant has time to prove himself, but if he does not return to his rhythm soon, this deal could prove to be a big mistake for LSG.