Both players have endured a lean run so far, and their lack of runs has significantly impacted their teams’ fortunes in the 2025 season.
Pant, now leading LSG, has scored just 17 runs in three matches. As the most expensive player in IPL history, the expectations were sky-high, but his inability to find rhythm with the bat is becoming a concern. With LSG losing their first home game comprehensively to Punjab Kings, pressure is mounting on the captain to deliver, especially with home support not yielding an advantage.
On the other side, Rohit Sharma’s quick-fire approach at the top hasn’t paid off either. His impatience at the crease has often resulted in early dismissals, leaving MI vulnerable. Despite a morale-boosting win over KKR, the five-time champions remain inconsistent with only two points from three games.
There is some optimism for LSG with the return of pacer Avesh Khan and Akash Deep expected to strengthen the bowling unit. However, both teams are in dire need of inspiration, and that may well come from their marquee players stepping up.
With Suryakumar Yadav and Nicholas Pooran capable of lighting up the evening, fans will hope for a thrilling contest, but the spotlight will firmly remain on Pant and Rohit.
MI vs LSG Squad:
Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Bevon Jacobs, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni
