After a tense powerplay, I urged my bowlers to stay calm: Rishabh Pant reflects on LSG’s thrilling win

Speaking with pride after leading Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a nail-biting four-run victory over KKR, captain Rishabh Pant opened up about his strategy. During the first powerplay, he felt the pressure mounting and took a moment to encourage his bowlers, saying, “I asked them to stick to the plan and not try too much.” Admitting the team didn’t fully grasp the closeness of the game while batting, Pant shared, “After the powerplay, we knew it would be really close.” His leadership and calm guidance ultimately paid off, leaving the team and their fans elated with the hard-fought win.