In a candid post-match interview, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant expressed his frustration over the team’s defeat to Punjab Kings, pinpointing costly drop catches as the key factor behind their loss.
Pant admitted that several missed opportunities in the field undermined their chances and allowed Punjab’s batsmen to gain momentum. “Those dropped catches hurt us badly. We should have capitalized on those chances, especially against a team like Punjab,” Pant said after the match.
Despite some resilient performances with the bat, Lucknow failed to capitalize on crucial moments, with Pant calling out the lapses in the field as a game-changer.
The defeat further complicates Lucknow’s playoff aspirations, and Pant’s post-match remarks underline the importance of executing key moments with precision if they are to remain competitive in IPL 2025.
