LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka’s Emotional Moment With Rishabh Pant Goes Viral After Another Loss

Sanjiv Goenka’s Supportive Gesture for Rishabh Pant After LSG’s 4th Straight Defeat Wins Hearts Online

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen showing strong support for skipper Rishabh Pant after another disappointing outing in IPL 2026, with a moment between the two going viral on social media.

The interaction came after Lucknow Super Giants suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, going down by 40 runs to Rajasthan Royals in Lucknow. The loss further deepened their struggles this season, leaving them ninth on the points table and facing an uphill battle to stay in playoff contention.

Goenka-Pant moment goes viral

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Following the match, Sanjiv Goenka was seen having a lengthy conversation with Pant on the field. The LSG owner also embraced the captain in a reassuring gesture, a moment that quickly caught attention online and was widely shared by fans.

The display of support was interpreted as a show of unity and backing for the team during a difficult phase, with many praising Goenka’s approach in standing by his captain despite the results.

LSG’s batting woes continue

On the field, LSG once again failed to deliver with the bat. Chasing 160, they collapsed for just 119 in 18 overs, despite early promise with the ball.

Their innings fell apart after Pant himself was dismissed for a duck, triggering a collapse that the team could not recover from. Only Mitchell Marsh showed resistance with a half-century (55), but lacked support from the other end.

Earlier, the bowling unit had put in a strong performance. Spells from Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, and Prince Yadav helped restrict Rajasthan Royals to a chaseable total, but the batting unit failed to capitalise.

Pant acknowledges batting struggles

After the match, Pant admitted that the batting group has been underperforming and stressed the need for internal solutions rather than external excuses.

“It is difficult to explain. Our batting is letting us down. We need to find answers inside, not outside,” he said.

He also acknowledged that both he and the team could have shown more application under pressure, especially in a chase that required patience.

Despite the setbacks, Pant remained optimistic about the team’s ability to bounce back, insisting that there is still enough “firepower” in both batting and bowling to turn the season around.

Pressure mounts but support remains

With LSG now slipping further in the standings, pressure continues to build on the franchise. However, Goenka’s visible support for Pant has offered a moment of reassurance amid growing criticism.

As IPL 2026 progresses, the focus will now be on whether LSG can convert such backing into on-field results and revive their fading playoff hopes.