Sanjiv Goenka’s animated chat with Rishabh Pant and Justin Langer after LSG’s IPL 2026 loss to DC went viral, with netizens comparing it to the 2024 KL Rahul incident.
Lucknow Super Giants started IPL 2026 with a 6-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals at home. They failed to defend 141 and slipped to loss despite an early effort. Post-match visuals showed owner Sanjiv Goenka in a chat with captain Rishabh Pant and coach Justin Langer, drawing attention online.
Cameras captured Goenka speaking with an animated body language, while Pant listened closely and responded briefly. Langer remained involved, occasionally stepping in.
Sanjiv Goenka and team have an animated chat with Pant after the match
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This interaction is now being compared with IPL 2024, when Goenka’s reaction towards the then skipper KL Rahul drew heavy criticism. This time, the chat appeared more controlled.
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Meanwhile, in the match, LSG tried a new opening pair with Pant and Mitchell Marsh, while Aiden Markram moved down. Pant got run out for 7 off 9. Marsh and Markram attempted recovery, but Markram fell for 11 to Axar Patel. LSG struggled and were bowled out for 141 in 18.4 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants pacers kept the match alive and reduced Delhi Capitals to 26/4 inside the Powerplay. However, it all changed once spin came into play. Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi led the turnaround for DC with a composed knock. He scored an unbeaten 70 off 47, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. Rizvi built a strong partnership with Tristan Stubbs, who remained not out on 39. The duo guided Delhi Capitals to a win in just 17.1 overs.
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