Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2026 Campaign in Free Fall

After nine matches, LSG have only two wins and four points, with their last victory coming in early April. The team’s decline is attributed to captain Rishabh Pant’s poor form—204 runs in nine innings at a 25.50 average—and constant reshuffling of the batting order, which has eroded stability at the top. palladian.co.za

Coach Justin Langer remains optimistic, citing a recent practice performance where Pant scored 95 off 40 balls, but match results have not improved, putting mounting pressure on the skipper and the franchise as they face a difficult run-in.