Kamal Ghorui
Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the much-discussed on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant following their defeat to Delhi Capitals.After the loss, Goenka was seen in an animated conversation with Pant, with head coach Justin Langer also part of the exchange. While no audio was available, the visuals suggested a serious discussion, quickly going viral across social media and sparking widespread speculation among fans and experts.The moment also revived memories of a similar incident in the 2024 IPL season, when Goenka was seen having a public exchange with then-captain KL Rahul after a defeat, an episode that had drawn considerable criticism at the time.However, addressing the narrative, Lucknow Super Giants shared a video on their official social media, stating:“Not everything you see is the true story, here’s the unfiltered post-match vibes when the cameras don’t cut.” Match HighlightDelhi Capitals pulled off a remarkable six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 5 of IPL 2026, chasing down a modest target of 142 in 17.1 overs. LSG were bowled out for 141 after a disappointing batting display, with Delhi’s bowlers, led by Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan, keeping them in check. In reply, DC suffered an early collapse to 26/4 inside the powerplay, but Sameer Rizvi (70* off 47) and Tristan Stubbs (39* off 32) stitched an unbeaten 119-run partnership to turn the game around. Rizvi anchored the chase with maturity and finished it in style, earning Player of the Match honours as Delhi completed a stunning comeback.
