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India Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Rishabh Pant still got it: Fans praise LSG skipper's no-look six vs GT's Rabada
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant reminded everyone of his freakish talent and undeniable flair with a brief but blazing cameo in LSG's IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans - a rare spark in what has been an otherwise dismal season. Under fire for his underwhelming performances, Pant smashed 16 runs off just six balls in the final over, including a jaw-dropping no-look six off Kagiso Rabada, reigniting fan admiration and silencing critics, if only for a walked in during the 19th over, with LSG already cruising at 212 for 2. Facing Rabada, one of the most feared pacers in T20 cricket, he wasted no time. The South African offered a slot ball outside off, and Pant pounced - launching it flat and straight down the ground with authority. It was a clean, confident strike that set the tone for the final vs LSG, IPL 2025: Updates | Full Scorecard But the real highlight came two balls later. Pant backed away outside leg stump to a full delivery and swung it over deep backward square leg. What made the shot unforgettable wasn't just the timing or placement - it was the audacity. He didn't even look up to watch the ball sail. Head down, bat still, the no-look six was pure instinct and swagger. It was vintage Pant - and fans on social media couldn't get enough of Pant still got it. He was just going through a bad phase," one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter), capturing the mood of many who saw glimpses of the old Pant in those few fiery deliveries. WHAT A SHOT BY RISHABH PANT AGAINST RABADA ??#LSGvsGT #LSGvGT #GTvsLSG #GTvLSG #IPL2025 RO_KO fanclub?? (@MohammadFa83199) May 22, 2025Vintage Rishabh Pant ?? ???????????? (@Shebas_10dulkar) May 22, 2025Pant's cameo helped LSG post a towering 235 for 2 - a total that proved too much for Gujarat Titans. But beyond the numbers, it was Pant's presence, confidence, and signature flair that stole the his moment of brilliance came just hours after a heated social media spat with a user who predicted LSG would release him before next season. The criticism, while harsh, had statistical backing. Pant, who was bought for a record ?27 crore in last year's mega auction - the most expensive buy in IPL history - had endured a forgettable 2025 campaign. Before this match, he had managed just 135 runs from 12 games, averaging 12 with a strike rate of 100 - a far cry from his usual explosive updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Bison on the loose in Gujarat!' Mitchell Marsh smashes his first IPL century; fans celebrate 2025's first ton by an overseas batter
Mitchell Marsh, the Australian all-rounder who has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for several years, seems to have finally found his moment in the 18th edition of the cash-rich tournament. Playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), while not contributing with the ball, he has showcased his full potential with the bat and has now scored his first IPL century. The LSG opener reached his hundred in 56 balls, smashing 10 fours and 6 sixes. His celebration was understated — just a smile, a raise of the bat toward the LSG dugout, and a thumbs-up to follow. This also marks the first ton by an overseas batter this season. 𝙀𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 💥Maiden #TATAIPL 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for Mitchell Marsh 👏He continues to look unstoppable tonight 🙅♂#GTvLSG Fans say, 'Bison on the loose in Gujarat!' Cricket enthusiasts couldn't help but celebrate the century by the Aussie batter. They took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise the "Bison" — Mitchell Marsh's nickname, earned due to the size of his head. One said, "An Australian doing well in Ahmedabad — we've seen that before. Brilliant innings by Mitchell Marsh." Australian doing well in Ahmedabad,We have seen that before. Brilliant inning by Mitchell Marsh. Another wrote, "Best season for Mitchell Marsh. He's not bowling, but his batting is superb." A Top Innings of 117 Runs in 64 Balls by Mitchell Marsh. Sixth Fifty plus Score in this Season. Best Season of Mitchell Marsh, he is not doing bowls. But his batting is Superb 🔥 #GTvsLSG One exclaimed, "THE BISON ROARS – MITCHELL MARSH GETS HIS MAIDEN IPL TON!" THE BISON ROARS - MITCHELL MARSH GETS HIS MAIDEN IPL TON! 🔥🔹100 off 56 balls - calm raise of the bat, no fuss, just class!🔹1st overseas century in IPL 2025!🔹10 FOURS | 6 SIXES - pure dominance at Narendra Modi Stadium!#GTvLSG #IPL2025 #TATAIPL #LSGvsGT Another added, "The Bison on the loose in Gujarat!" Mitchell Marsh scored his first ever century in style in IPL! 🦬🏏The Bison on a loose at Gujrat! 👀#MitchellMarsh #LucknowSuperGiants #GujratTiitans #IPL2025 #GTvLSG #GTvsLSG #TATAIPL2025 Mitchell Marsh departs for 117 The batter's glorious innings came to an end as he departed at 117 off 64 balls. He helped LSG post 235 for 2 in 20 overs and now GT openers - Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will have to do what they have been doing so far - give a solid start. GT vs LSG: Teams Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, William ORourkeImpact Subs - Akash Maharaj Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Ravi Bishnoi, David Miller, Arshin Kulkarni Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh KrishnaImpact Subs - Sai Sudharsan, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Dasun Shanaka.
