Pant’s Explosive Century in Vain
Rishabh Pant delivered a stunning performance with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and 8 towering sixes. Walking in at No. 3 after the early dismissal of Matthew Breetzke (14), Pant formed a dominant 152-run partnership with Mitchell Marsh, who contributed a blazing 67 off 31 balls. Their combined effort powered LSG to a formidable total of 227/3 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
RCB Make History with Flawless Away Record
In response, Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily chased down the target, ending at 230/4 in just 18.4 overs. Jitesh Sharma stole the show with an unbeaten 85 off 33 balls, while Virat Kohli provided stability with his well-crafted 54. With this win, Bengaluru became the first team in IPL history to win all of their away games in a single season, securing a vital victory that allowed them to avoid an eliminator clash with Mumbai Indians.
BCCI Penalises Pant and LSG Players
The BCCI announced on Wednesday that Pant had been fined ₹30 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the match, marking LSG’s third such offence of the season. Per the IPL Code of Conduct, repeat offences result in steeper penalties for captains. The rest of the playing XI, including the Impact Player, were also fined—either ₹12 lakh or 50% of their match fees, whichever was lesser.
Consequences of the Repeat Offence
The third breach triggered the maximum fine stipulated for over-rate violations, underscoring the league’s strict enforcement of match timing regulations. While the standard penalty for a first-time offence is ₹12 lakh for the captain, Pant’s ₹30 lakh fine reflects the compounded nature of the infraction. This also adds pressure on LSG to rectify their on-field time management in upcoming matches.
Playoff Picture: High Stakes Ahead
With this win, RCB advances to face table-toppers Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, who dropped to third place, will battle Mumbai Indians in the eliminator on Friday. According to the IPL format, the loser of Qualifier 1 will get another chance in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, where they will face the winner of the eliminator. The final will take place on Tuesday in Ahmedabad.
About the Author
Arpit Sharma is a sports writer and journalism student at Chandigarh University, with a strong interest in sports analysis and storytelling. His writing combines match insights with a fresh, fan-first perspective that brings the game to life.
Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect Vygr's views.
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