After wrapping up an electrifying IPL 2025 campaign, India’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant voiced his intent to step away from the game momentarily. “Just want to switch off for a few days, not think about cricket, and then the England series is coming up and just preparing for that in a good frame of mind,” Pant said candidly during the post-match presentation.
Pant’s statement followed a sensational personal performance where he blazed his way to a 61-ball 118, lifting the Lucknow Super Giants to a commanding total of 227 for three in their final league fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite his heroics, it wasn’t enough to seal a win.
RCB staged a dramatic turnaround led by Jitesh Sharma’s blistering 85 off just 33 balls, ably supported by Mayank Agarwal’s quick-fire 41 from 23 deliveries. Their unbroken 107-run partnership for the fifth wicket turned the tide, securing RCB a place in Qualifier 1 and overshadowing Pant’s century.
Reflecting on his team’s season, Rishabh Pant noted the impact of missing key bowlers due to injuries, a factor he believed hindered their overall performance. As he looks ahead to the Test tour of England, Pant is focused on recharging and approaching the challenge with clarity and composure.
