Sanjiv Goenka’s Heartwarming Hug for Rishabh Pant Goes Viral Ahead of PBKS vs LSG Match
The scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is set to host a crucial mid-table clash in the IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday evening. The match could prove pivotal in shaping the playoff race, with both teams looking to secure a vital win. According to a report by the Times of India, the LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen embracing the players, including skipper Rishabh Pant, in a heartwarming moment ahead of the game.
As per the Times of India, Punjab Kings are sitting comfortably at fourth place on the points table with six wins and one no-result from 10 matches, following a morale-boosting win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. In contrast, LSG are placed sixth with five wins from 11 games and find themselves in a must-win situation as the tournament heads into its final stretch. The Times of India report highlights that Punjab Kings’ resurgence has been fuelled by captain Shreyas Iyer, whose blend of smart leadership and consistent batting has been a major asset.
The Times of India also reports that the opening duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya has provided solid starts for Punjab Kings, while the bowling trio of Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, and Marco Jansen has delivered match-winning spells, adding firepower to PBKS’s well-rounded squad. On the other hand, Lucknow face greater pressure, with Rishabh Pant enduring a poor run of form, the onus lies heavily on power-hitters Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran to post imposing totals.
As quoted by the Times of India, a video of Sanjiv Goenka’s hug for Rishabh Pant has gone viral on social media, with the franchise sharing the moment on their official platforms. The report also mentions that although LSG hold a narrow 3-2 head-to-head advantage over PBKS, they’ll need to be at their best to halt the momentum of Iyer and Co., who are peaking just as the tournament approaches its business end.
The Times of India report further highlights that Mayank Yadav’s return in their last outing against Mumbai Indians was a bright spot for Lucknow, but the rest of the attack struggled, culminating in a heavy 54-run defeat. As the two teams gear up to face each other, it will be interesting to see how they tackle the pressure and emerge victorious in this crucial encounter.
In related news, the Times of India has reported that the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is set to join the IPL 2025 hosting roster, with the Punjab Kings taking on the Lucknow Super Giants in a key match. With both teams looking to secure a vital win, this match promises to be an exciting and intense encounter. As per the Times of India, the LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka’s gesture towards Rishabh Pant has brought a sense of camaraderie and team spirit to the forefront, and it will be interesting to see how this translates onto the field.
The match between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants is set to take place on Sunday evening, and cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge victorious. As quoted by the Times of India, Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and batting have been a major asset for Punjab Kings, and it will be interesting to see how he leads his team to victory in this crucial encounter. With the tournament heading into its final stretch, every match counts, and teams will need to be at their best to secure a spot in the playoffs.
