[WATCH] IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant lights up Lucknow with dive celebration after blazing century

Rishabh Pant, skipper of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), lit up the Ekana Stadium with a stunning century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 70 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The left-handed batter celebrated the milestone with a somersault, which delighted both the home fans and his teammates.

Pant celebrated his century in a novel way, firing a fuller-length delivery over the cover boundary for a boundary. It was his second IPL century, following his unbroken 128 from 63 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Delhi in IPL 2018. His 54-ball century is also the quickest ever by an LSG batsman.

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Rishabh Pant had a dismal season prior to this match, scoring only 151 runs before facing RCB.

However, he turned things around with a furious, unbroken knock that included 11 fours and eight sixes.

Earlier this evening, RCB captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first. LSG opener Matthew Breetzke was bowled for 14 early on by Nuwan Thushara, but Pant and Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh put on an impressive 152-run partnership for the second wicket. Marsh scored 67 off 37 deliveries, helping LSG reach a challenging total of 227/3 in 20 overs.

RCB must chase 228 to seal a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 playoffs. They are presently third on the points table, with 17 points. LSG, on the other hand, has been eliminated from postseason contention but will try to finish the season on a positive note in front of their home crowd. They are ranked eighth, with 14 points.