IPL 2025: Sanjiv Goenka’s chat with Rishabh Pant after LSG’s loss to DC reminds fans of KL Rahul; viral memes trend

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen in an intense conversation with captain Rishabh Pant and coach Justin Langer after the team’s dramatic loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in their IPL 2025 opener yesterday.

The moment reignited memories of a similar infamous exchange with former LSG skipper KL Rahul in 2024, which quickly went viral, sparking a flood of memes on social media.

Social Media Reacts

The post-match discussion quickly became a trending topic, with fans drawing comparisons to past incidents. Memes flooded social media, humorously speculating about Pant’s future at LSG if results don’t improve.

Can anyone tell me where Sanjiv Goenka would be thinking of Rishabh Pant?? pic.twitter.com/xs0rMxNGYq

— Gurlabh Singh (@Gurlabh91001251) March 25, 2025

Sanjiv Goenka having a chat with Rishabh Pant. pic.twitter.com/6H6WTCxoVc

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2025

THE REACTION OF RISHABH PANT WHEN ASHUTOSH DID THE IMPOSSIBLE. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/rjppq7V0JX

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2025

As LSG regroups for their next match, all eyes will be on Pant to see how he responds to the pressure and expectations that come with leading a franchise in the high-stakes IPL arena.

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A Stunning Comeback by Delhi Capitals

Playing at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on March 24, LSG appeared to have the game in their grasp. DC, chasing a mammoth target of 210, was struggling at 113-6 before Ashutosh Sharma produced an unforgettable knock.

The debutant impact substitute smashed an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, steering DC to a sensational one-wicket victory with three balls to spare.

ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma's heroics seal thrilling one-wicket win for DC

Pant’s Struggles and Goenka’s Reaction

Pant’s first outing for LSG was forgettable. The star wicketkeeper-batter registered a six-ball duck and struggled behind the stumps, missing a crucial stumping chance in the final over.

This match would have been completely different if Rishabh Pant had not missed his chance behind the stumps pic.twitter.com/YTqnbccS0j

— isHaHaHa (@hajarkagalwa) March 24, 2025

Further, his tactical decisions, including entrusting the 19th over to an inexperienced Prince Yadav instead of the seasoned Shardul Thakur, drew criticism.