IPL 2026 | Skipper Rishabh Pant says LSG 'need a break' after fifth consecutive loss
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Skipper Pant says LSG 'need a break' after fifth consecutive loss Photograph: (BCCI)
Skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the situation at the post match presentation after loss vs KKR on Sunday (Apr 26) and said that the team needs to take 'accountablility.' Pant aslo spoke about the a much-needed break which will now see them play the next match after nearly a week on May 4.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered their sixth loss of the IPL 2026 season and fifth straight after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Super Over on Sunday (Apr 26). The loss sent LSG to the bottom of the 10-team points table with just four points in eight matches. Skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the situation at the post match presentation and said that the team needs to take 'accountablility.' Pant aslo spoke about the a much-needed break which will now see them play the next match after nearly a week on May 4. It, however, remains to be seen if LSG will be able to make a comeback after that or not.
LSG skipper Pant seeks break after five consecutive losses
"See, I think we definitely need a break," Pant said after the loss. "I think we're going to refresh. You know, there is always pressure and it's going to be a pressure game, always. But at the same time we have to look at answers inside, not outside. And just keep it simple, man. Just take accountability, each and every guy. Like, it can't be about one or two guys, it has to be about the whole unit. And a lot of people will take accountability for that, for sure."
LSG botch modest chase
Chasing 156 agains KKR, LSG were in full control at 78/2 in about 12 overs with Pant batting at 42 off 35-odd balls. KKR bowlers, however, mounted a comeback and soon LSG collapsed to 93/5 and then to 120/6. Himmat Singh tried to keep the innings going with a cameo of 19 runs off 10 balls but failed to take the team home. Needing seven runs off the last two balls, LSG pacer Mohammed Shami hit a six on the last ball of the innings to send the game into the super over but alas, KKR came out the winner, thanks to Sunil Narine.
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