Rishabh Pant's run out: A shocking start for LSG in IPL 2026

In a shocking twist during the IPL 2026 opener, Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant got run out for just 7 runs against Delhi Capitals at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. Pant was backing up too far and was left stunned as the ball ricocheted off Mukesh's fingertips to the stumps. LSG struggled early, finding themselves at 49/3 after 6.3 overs.

Quick rundown

1.Rishabh Pant's run out was a major setback for LSG.

2.LSG struggled against DC's clinical bowling attack.

3.Pant's promotion to the top order didn't pay off.

4.LSG hasn't beaten DC since 2023.

5.Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran were at the crease at 49/3.

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