Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant believes the upcoming week-long break could be the reset his side desperately needs after their crushing Super Over defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, April 26.
LSG’s season hit a fresh low with the defeat leaving them rooted to the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table, with just two wins from eight matches. In a campaign where very little has gone right, Sunday’s result felt like another painful reminder of how quickly their season is slipping away.
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“I think we definitely need a break,” Pant said after the match, admitting his side needed time to recover mentally and regroup after another damaging loss.
LSG vs KKR: PANT DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY
Pant made it clear that LSG’s problems will not be solved by outside noise or quick fixes. Instead, he called on the entire squad to take responsibility for the team’s poor run and stressed that the burden could not continue to fall on just a handful of players.
“I think we’re going to refresh. There is always pressure, and it is always going to be a pressure game. But at the same time, we have to look for answers inside, not outside. We just have to keep it simple. Every single guy has to take accountability. It cannot be about one or two guys. It has to be about the whole unit,” Pant said.
His comments reflected the mood of a side low on confidence and still searching for answers in a season that has quickly unravelled.
LSG vs KKR: PANT BACKS SUPER OVER CALLS
Pant also defended the call to send Nicholas Pooran into a pressure situation despite the left-hander’s dip in form. Pooran remains one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket, and Pant said the decision was based on trust.
“We had a discussion as a group, and the name that came up was Nicky P. He might not be in the best form of his life, but at the same time, you trust your player in a tough situation like this and hope they come good,” Pant said.
The LSG captain also stood by his bowling calls, including the decision to trust his bowlers in key moments despite the game slipping away late.
“I was looking for a wicket. I just did not get one. That was the thought process behind it,” Pant said.
For now, Pant’s message was clear. LSG need to pause, reset and take responsibility before their season slips beyond repair.
