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LSG Captain Pant Blames Luck, Not Bowlers After MI Win

Rishabh Pant admitted Lucknow’s 228‑run defeat to Mumbai Indians shows the team needs luck to recover, despite a strong start.

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant said the team fell short after a 228/5 opening, citing a need for luck to reverse their IPL 2026 fortunes. Pant denied blaming bowlers, noting the opposition’s strong start and the pitch’s advantage for batting. He said the side was 10‑15 runs short and that a boost of luck and effort would be required to climb out of the bottom of the table. capturengo.org