Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant delivered a breathtaking batting performance, smashing a rapid-fire century in just 54 deliveries against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 27, 2025.
Pant’s explosive knock featured 10 boundaries and 6 maximums, sending the home supporters into raptures while reinforcing his status as one of cricket’s most explosive batsmen. The wicket-keeper batsman reached the three-figure mark during the 18th over, launching a full-length delivery from RCB fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar over the cover region for a boundary.
Upon completing his century, Pant celebrated in typical fashion by removing his batting gloves and performing an acrobatic front flip, showcasing his trademark enthusiasm and entertaining the packed stadium crowd.
This remarkable innings holds special importance for Pant, who assumed the captaincy role for LSG in the current IPL 2025 campaign following his acquisition for âš27 crore during the mega auction. His dual responsibilities as leader and key batsman have proven crucial to the franchise’s campaign.
The century represents another milestone in Pant’s impressive career and demonstrates the value LSG received from their significant investment in the dynamic player. His batting excellence and leadership qualities continue to be instrumental factors in the team’s overall performance throughout the tournament.
The match at Lucknow’s home venue provided the perfect stage for Pant to showcase his aggressive batting style, with his half-century strike rate highlighting the destructive pace at which he dismantled the RCB bowling attack.