Rishabh Pant's Ridiculous Run-Out Attempt Against Kuldeep Yadav Goes Viral

Rishabh Pant presented cricket fans with a laugh-provoking instant during the Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) game of IPL 2025. As the captain of LSG, Pant unleashed his playful temperament during a crictial time by attempting a silly run-out against his former team-mate Kuldeep Yadav. The incident took place in the 18th over of the DC chase when Kuldeep tried to slash Ravi Bishnoi's ball but could only get an under edge. Pant picked up the ball in a split second and, rather than a routine run-out, playfully pushed Kuldeep on to the ground and removed the bails. The crowd, as well as the commentators, were laughing uncontrollably as the clip turned viral on social media.

Despite the entertaining moment, the match itself was a thrilling affair. DC were in trouble deep at 65 for 5 chasing a humongous 210-run total. But impact replacement Ashutosh Sharma played a thrilling innings of 66 runs off just 31 deliveries and took DC to the triumph with three deliveries and an undefeated wicket to spare. His power-hitting completely reversed the game, converting what seemed to be a lost cause into an exciting chase. LSG had dominated the first half of the second innings, but DC's determination and Sharma's wizardry made sure that the end would be exciting.

Pant, in his inaugural game as LSG captain, had a patchy outing. He missed an important stumping opportunity that could have turned the game. While trying to outsmart Mohit, he decided to use a DRS review for an LBW instead. The umpire chose to reaffirm that the ball did not hit the stumps, giving DC a lucky lifeline and keeping them in contention. It was a disappointment for Pant and his lads, but the game spirit never failed throughout the match.

Indian great Sunil Gavaskar jumped to the defense of Pant despite his flop. In Gavaskar's opinion, Pant is a shrewd cricketer who learns from where he makes mistakes. One game does not make a player, he said, and Pant will improve with time as the tournament progresses. He remembered that the captains develop their confidence after they perform well, and after Pant begins to earn runs, his decision-making and leadership on the field will be all the better. Having been bowled out for a six-ball duck in his first match for LSG, Pant would prefer to seize the opportunity to return with a bang and display what he can do in the subsequent games.

The IPL 2025 tournament has begun on an intriguing note, following some edge-of-the-seat finishes and high-scoring matches keeping viewers glued to their television sets. Rishabh Pant's captaincy of LSG will be keenly followed as he finds his feet. His off-field as well as on-field entertainment quotient has endeared him to the fans, and his attempt at running out in jest against Kuldeep Yadav was some respite to an otherwise lackluster game. Cricket, be it won or lost, has such moments that make the game for the player as well as the spectator. With a few games remaining this season, there will be even greater drama, suspense, and even greater comedy from Pant as he goes about being the captain of LSG.