Before the start of IPL 2026 Rishabh Pant The discussion about pressure has intensified. After being bought for Rs 27 crore last season, Lucknow Super Giants captain Pant could not live up to the expectations. Now in the new season, he will have a big responsibility of not only scoring runs but also taking the team to the playoffs.
Pant’s performance in IPL 2025 was very ordinary. He scored only 269 runs in 13 matches, which included a century, but that came when the team was out of the race for the playoffs. His average was also only 24.45, which was considered disappointing for a player of his stature.
Which player will be under the most pressure in IPL 2026?
Meanwhile, former South African captain Faf du Plessis Has given a big statement. He believes that if any player will be under the most pressure in IPL 2026, then it is Pant. He said that the pressure of both the heavy price and captaincy was clearly visible on Pant, and this was the reason why he could not perform openly.
According to Du Plessis, Pant’s first job as a captain is to score runs himself. If he is successful in batting, then the pressure of the team is reduced to a great extent, but in the last season neither Pant’s bat nor the team’s performance was good.
When is the first match of Lucknow Super Giants?
Now Lucknow Super Giants will start IPL 2026 on April 1 against Delhi Capitals at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes will be on Pant to see whether he is able to leave behind the failures of the last season and make a new beginning or not.
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