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Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined for slow over rate during IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rishabh Pant has been punished after his LSG were found guilty for maintaining slow over rate during match against RCB

Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 30 lakh for the offence

Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant in this frame

BCCI punishes Rishabh Pant and rest of LSG's playing XI with hefty fine for committing this blunder during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

LSG captain Rishabh Pant earned his franchise's owner Sanjiv Goenka's praise after his spellbinding century in IPL 2025 clash against RCB

Rishabh Pant cracked a scintillating century in LSG's losing cause against RCB

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka showered praise on Rishabh Pant with a social media post

LSG's Rishabh Pant celebrates after hitting a ton in IPL 2025 match against RCB

IPL 2025: LSG's owner Sanjiv Goenka's one-word reaction to Rishabh Pant's century in LSG's losing cause against RCB goes viral

Digvesh Rathi's 'Mankad' attempt to dismiss Jitesh Sharma during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash left Virat Kohli fuming in the dressing room

Digvesh Rathi attempted a 'Mankad' to dismiss Jitesh Sharma during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025

Virat Kohli was seen fuming in the dressing room following the Mankad drama

Watch: Furious Virat Kohli smashes bottle in anger in dressing room Digvesh Rathi's ‘Mankad’ attempt during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

Furious Virat Kohli smashes bottle in anger in dressing room Digvesh Rathi's ‘Mankad’ attempt during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

IPL 2025: After defeating LSG for top two spot, RCB's stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma credited Rajat Patidar for handing him the responsibility to lead the team

RCB staged a thrilling six-wicket win over LSG in their final league match of the IPL 205

With this RCB made it to the top two in the standings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Jitesh Sharma (L) and Mayank Agarwal celebrate their team's win against Lucknow Super Giants

'Credit goes to him for...': Not Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma gives credit to this star after RCB's stunning win over LSG for IPL 2025 top 2 spot

Mayank Agarwal and Jitesh Sharma's 107 stand powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

RCB defeated LSG by six wicket to finish top 2. 

RCB will face PBKS in IPL 2025 qualifier 1 on May 29. 

itesh Sharma of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrate his team's win over Lucknow Super Giants during the 2025 IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Match 70 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

LSG vs RCB: Rishabh Pant's century went in vain as RCB oust LSG by six wickets to seal top-2 spot in IPL 2025 points table

Rishabh Pant smashed his second century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during LSG's last IPL 2025 league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

Rishabh Pant smashed 54-ball ton in IPL 2025. 

Rishabh Pant smashed his second IPL century against RCB. 

Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants celebrates after scoring a hundred during the 2025 IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Match 70 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium 

Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants celebrates after scoring a hundred during the 2025 IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Match 70 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

Rishabh Pant ends quiet IPL 2025 campaign with thunderous 54-ball century in LSG’s last league match against RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

RCB opt to bowl against LSG. 

Josh Hazlewood to miss RCB vs LSG clash. 

Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants ann Jitesh Sharma of Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the toss during the 2025 IPL

LSG vs RCB: Tim David and Josh Hazlewood misses out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru opt to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants: Check playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant was seen limping in a viral video ahead of their last Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). 

LSG are eliminated from IPL 2025. 

Rishabh Pant spotted limping ahead of IPL 2025 clash between LSG and RCB.

Rishabh Pant playing a shot during IPL 2025 clash

Injury scare for Rishabh Pant? LSG captain seen limping in Lucknow ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against RCB, WATCH VIDEO

After getting signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for a gigantic fee of INR 27 crore, Rishabh Pant has underperformed big time and has managed to score just 151 runs in 13 matches so far 

Rishabh Pant's batting performances were poor throughout IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant's services were acquired by LSG for a fee of INR 27 crore at the IPL mega auction

Rishabh Pant in this frame

'It is about timing...': LSG teammate gives major reason behind Rishabh Pant's dismal IPL 2025 campaign

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently on number three in the points table of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The franchise will face the Lucknow Super Giants for their last league match. 

RCB will face LSG for their last league match of IPL 2025. 

Josh Hazlewood has joined RCB ahead of IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (L) and Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

WATCH: Big boost for RCB, Josh Hazlewood joins squad ahead of IPL 2025 clash against LSG

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RCB head coach Andy Flower addressed the trolling and criticism franchise faced for their mega auction strategy where they did not bid heavily for big names.

RCB head coach Andy Flower said they wanted a good bowling lineup.

Virat Kohli credited the bowling lineup for the title win.

RCB's most expensive pick in the mega auction was Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood.

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'People though that we were investing our money rather than spending it. But...': RCB head coach Andy Flower lays bare much-criticised strategy 

Phil Salt was exhausted by the time RCB won the IPL 2025 final as he had rejoined the camp after flying back home for the birth of his child.

Phil Salt left RCB camp for the birth of his child.

Salt returned on the IPL 2025 final morning. 

Salt contributed with a cameo and took a spectacular catch in IPL 2025 final. 

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt

'Now go back to the real stuff and...': Virat Kohli's special message to sleep-deprived Phil Salt on Instagram after IPL 2025 triumph

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory parade will take place on June 4 as the fans will assemble at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Virat Kohli promised a victory parade in Bengaluru after 6-run win in IPL 2025 final.

The RCB victory parade will take place on June 4. 

The fans will assemble at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru for the celebrations. 

Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers

When will Virat Kohli-promised IPL 2025 victory parade take place in Bengaluru? Time to venue, all details here

Virat Kohli will never forget the IPL 2025, a season where his dream of lifting the trophy came true. He thanked everyone who continued to support RCB in tough times.

Virat Kohli lifted the IPL trophy after three losses in the final across 18 years.

Kohli got emotional as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs.

Kohli hailed RCB's fans for their continued support and his old mates AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. 

Virat Kohli

'You've made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and...': Virat Kohli's jubilation-filled first Instagram post upon winning IPL 2025 final goes viral

Virat Kohli does not see himself playing as an impact player in future IPL editions as he wants to be involved in the game and has the fitness to back it.

Virat Kohli scored 43 runs from 35 balls in IPL 2025 final.

Kohli finished IPL 2025 season as RCB's highest run-scorer.

Kohli ruled out the possibility of him playing as an impact player. 

Will Virat Kohli play as an impact player in IPL 2026? RCB legend says 'God's blessed me with...' after IPL 2025 final triumph

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