Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh pants He grabbed the headlines after an emotional post-match interview after the crushing defeat against LSG. Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2026. He unexpectedly dropped an F-bomb while defending his struggling side during the presentation ceremony and the clip instantly went viral on social media platforms.
LSG’s latest loss marked their ninth defeat of the season and deepened their misery at the bottom of the table. Having already endured a disappointing 2025 campaign with a seventh-place finish, the franchise slipped further this year under mounting pressure.
Rishabh Pant uses the ‘F’ bomb after LSG’s loss to Rajasthan Royals
Pant’s candid statement came during a conversation with a commentator Ian Bishop After the game in Jaipur. Asked about the mood within the camp despite the poor results, the LSG captain passionately defended his teammates and their skills.
Pant got emotional while talking about the team’s belief and faith and ended his reply with a line that instantly caught the attention of fans online.
“Regardless of where we are right now, we’re proud as a team. The type of team we have, we know we can win it. Regardless, we’ve got enough confidence as a team and as individuals. It hasn’t gone our way and everyone knows that, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that we’re a good team.” Pant said in the post-match chat.
The statement quickly went viral on social media, with fans reacting to Pant’s frustration and honesty after yet another painful defeat. Many fans sympathized with the captain, who had a difficult season both personally and professionally.
We present the video:
Rishab Pant after the match –
“We are a very good team”
Man has lost his mind 🤣🤣🤣😆 pic.twitter.com/CoLeH90m5N
— Tahir (@Tahir571122) May 19, 2026
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A tough season continues for Pant and LSG
IPL 2026 has been far from ideal for Pant. Apart from LSG’s struggles on the pitch, the left-handed batsman has also faced criticism for his tactical decisions as captain. Matters have been further complicated by India’s recent announcement of their squad for the Afghanistan series, where Pant was removed as vice-captain of the Test side and dropped from the ODI squad.
The pressure around Pant has grown noticeably over the past few weeks and his emotional reaction after the Jaipur defeat reflected the frustration building in the LSG camp. Despite flashes of brilliance throughout the season, Lucknow failed to close out games time and again. Their recent visits followed a similar pattern.
Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning chase
Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants scored a staggering 220/5 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh Led the attack with 57 off 96 balls and looked set to power LSG to an even bigger total. At one stage, Lucknow were cruising at 151/2 in just 12.2 overs. However, the innings lost momentum dramatically at the death, with the side managing just 26 runs in the last three overs.
This slowdown proved costly in the end as Rajasthan Royals led a sensational chase. A teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi With a stunning strike rate of 244, 93 off just 38 deliveries stole the show. Dhruv Jurel He also played an important hand with 53 balls as RR chased down the target in 19.1 overs.
The win lifted Rajasthan to fourth place in the standings and kept their play-off hopes alive, while LSG were left searching for a response after another disappointing night.
