RCB Beat LSG Despite Pant’s 118 in IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant ended a difficult IPL 2025 season for Lucknow Super Giants with an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but LSG lost as RCB chased down 228 to secure a top-two finish. Despite Pant's personal milestone, he and his teammates were fined for a third slow over-rate offense, with Pant paying ₹30 lakh and others ₹12 lakh each. Pant's performance drew praise from LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and went viral, with Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma reacting in the stands. Jitesh Sharma's explosive 85* off 33 balls was crucial to RCB's record chase, overshadowing Pant's effort. Pant acknowledged injuries and inconsistency had hampered LSG's season and said he would focus on recovery before the England Test tour. The match featured several lighthearted moments, including Pant's somersault celebration and a tumble while batting.