Rishabh Pant, captaining Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, found himself in the thick of early DRS drama during Match 21 at Eden Gardens. The incident unfolded in the third over, where Pant went upstairs twice in two balls while keeping wickets to pacer Akash Deep — a rare moment even in the high-stakes world of T20 cricket.
On the second ball of the over, Pant opted for a review against Quinton de Kock, suspecting a feather behind. The on-field umpire wasn’t convinced, and UltraEdge confirmed there was no bat involved. It looked like Pant had jumped the gun. But just a delivery later, Pant decided to trust his bowler again — this time, with success.
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De Kock attempted a swat across the line but missed completely as the ball nipped in and struck him flush on the back leg. This time, everything lined up perfectly — pitching in line, impact in line, and crashing into middle and off. Three reds on the ball tracker meant LSG had their man. De Kock had to depart for 15 off 9 balls, and Pant redeemed his earlier DRS call.
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However, that wicket didn’t slow down the LSG juggernaut. Mitchell Marsh, in sensational touch this season, hammered a commanding 81, while Nicholas Pooran went berserk with an unbeaten 87 off just 36 deliveries — his highest IPL score yet. Alongside a solid 47 from Aiden Markram, the trio propelled LSG to a towering total of 238/3.
KKR bowlers were left clueless and out of rhythm as the LSG top-order unleashed carnage. Spencer Johnson, back in the XI, struggled again, leaking runs without impact — drawing criticism over his continued selection.
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For KKR, chasing 239 is not just steep — it would be their highest-ever successful run chase at Eden Gardens. With the pressure mounting and a second home loss looming, all eyes will be on their top order to produce something extraordinary. With Pant’s smart second review, Marsh’s continued form, and Pooran’s fireworks, LSG have made a bold statement. Now, it’s KKR’s turn to respond — or risk being steamrolled on their home turf.
