Yuzvendra Chahal Gives Fiery Send-Off to Rishabh Pant in LSG vs PBKS Clash

Reyaansh Bansal · 23/05/2026 · 2 min read

Yuzvendra Chahal Gives Fiery Send-Off to Rishabh Pant in LSG vs PBKS Clash

Yuzvendra Chahal has once again proven his worth as a key player for the Punjab Kings, dismissing the explosive batter Ayush Badoni and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant in a crucial match.

In a do-or-die situation, the experienced spinner is currently on song, having already taken the wicket of Ayush Badoni. Rishabh Pant, known for his swashbuckling moves on the crease, was unable to make a significant impact, scoring only 26 off 22 balls.

The Turning Point

The pressure was mounting on the LSG skipper, and he attempted an ambitious shot, but failed to connect. On the fifth ball of the 14th over of the first innings, Pant went down on his knee to play a slog sweep against Chahal’s googly. However, the ball traveled towards the deep, where Marco Jansen was waiting to take the catch.

Chahal was ecstatic, celebrating the wicket with a roar. This was a massive blow to the Lucknow Super Giants, and the momentum of the game has now shifted in favor of the Punjab Kings.

Game-Changing Moment

The dismissal of Rishabh Pant has given the Punjab Kings a significant advantage, and they will look to capitalize on this momentum. With Chahal in top form, the LSG will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to counter the PBKS bowling attack.

The match is still ongoing, and it will be interesting to see how the LSG responds to this setback. One thing is certain, though – Yuzvendra Chahal’s fiery send-off to Rishabh Pant has been a game-changer in this thrilling encounter.

Reyaansh Bansal

Reyaansh Bansal is the digital cricket content lead for ESPNcricinfo, where he masters the art of making cricket irresistible on phones, feeds, and timelines. A Mumbai University media graduate, Bansal began his career in sports radio but quickly pivoted to the digital space, recognising that the future of cricket fandom was being shaped on Twitter threads, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. He now leads a creative team that produces viral match recaps, player quizzes, and data‑driven infographics for millions of followers. Bansal’s unique skill is decoding complex match situations into shareable, witty formats without losing the sport’s essence. His work has been praised by current players, broadcasters, and cricket boards for bringing new, younger audiences to the game.