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WATCH: Sanjiv Goenka consoles Rishabh Pant after LSG’s fourth consecutive defeat in IPL 2026 | Read

By Sandy Verma

in a season that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In what is fast becoming a survival test, Akana Stadium saw a night of high drama and low scoring. ipl 2026 The 32nd match of the IPL took place on Wednesday, in which the main Rajasthan Royals (RR) successfully defended a modest total, handing LSG their fourth consecutive defeat. While the scoreboard told the story of a struggling middle order, the cameras captured an emotional moment of leadership and empathy, which later went viral.

Sanjiv Goenka’s heartwarming moment with Rishabh Pant after LSG’s fourth straight defeat

The scenes with the Lucknow Super Giants ownership often come under scrutiny, but the scene after their 40-run defeat against Rajasthan presented a refreshing tale. Disappointed LSG captain, Rishabh PantWhile leaving the field without scoring three balls, owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen walking towards him.

In contrast to the heated interactions that often happen in high-pressure leagues, Goenka was seen placing a consoling hand on Pant’s shoulder, and engaging in a long, calm conversation. LSG are now 9th in the points table, and the pressure is immense on Pant, who has been struggling to make his mark this season. This gesture of solidarity suggests a unified front within management as the team’s playoff hopes begin to fade. The viral clip of the pair has caused widespread discussion among fans, highlighting the ‘human-first’ approach in the fiercely competitive environment of the 2026 season.

Here is the video:

RR pulls off a spectacular win against LSG in a thrilling low-scoring match

On a pitch that was holding and turning, Rajasthan Royals proved why they are currently second in the standings. Batting first, RR were immediately in trouble when mohammed shami (3/30) and Mosin Khan (2/17) demolished the top order. At one point, RR were struggling at 32/3 in the first four overs.

However, the Royals’ batting depth shone through. Ravindra Jadejawho ultimately became man of the match, batted aggressively from a perfect anchor and finished unbeaten on 43 off 29 balls. Riyan Parag (20) and effective sub-Shubham Dubey With brief contributions from (19), RR scored 159/6, which looked 15 runs short but proved to be enough.

LSG’s batting was a disaster right from the start. Nandre Burger And Jofra Archer used the new ball efficiently. Ayush Badoni out without scoring, immediately after Rishabh Pant (0) and aiden markram (0) were also out. At the score of 11/3, the match was effectively over.

Mitchell Marsh Despite a struggling 55, LSG lacked a supporting partner to counter the spin of Ravi Bishnoi and the pace of Archer. The home team was eventually bowled out for 119 in 18 overs, giving Rajasthan a 40-run win and Lucknow looking to find answers before losing their campaign completely.

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