IPL 2025, LSG vs RCB: Rishabh Pant Smashes First IPL Century as LSG Post Huge Total

The IPL never disappoints, and the 2025 season has already been full of unforgettable moments. One of the highlights was when Rishabh Pant, famous for his fearless batting and natural talent, set the tournament alight with his first-ever IPL century. His masterclass against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) propelled Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a huge score, leaving fans agog and opponents under immense pressure.

Pant’s Century – A Knock to Remember

Stepping in at the critical juncture, Pant took his time at first to get the feeling of the conditions but rapidly changed gears in his signature explosive manner. The left-hander tempered caution with belligerence, rotating strike intelligently while unleashing his merciless hitting when the bowlers made mistakes.

His Innings was an ideal mix of wristy flics, fearless reverse sweeps, and monstrous sixes that got the crowd on its feet. He reached his century in 55 balls, making it one of the most thrilling tons of IPL 2025 till date. With this achievement, Pant not only shut critics who doubted him on the issue of consistency but also reminded the cricket fraternity why he is still one of the most deadly batsmen in the shorter version.

LSG’s Batting Rampage

Pant was ably supported by other batters, who kept the pressure on RCB through the innings. The openers provided a solid foundation to LSG before Pant dominated. Middle-order batsmen’s efforts continued to drive the score beyond RCB’s reach.

LSG’s plan was obvious—capitalize in middle overs and push at the death. With Pant being in sublime touch, bowlers had little room for error. The Super Giants’ score, comfortably over 200, displayed both Pant’s magic as well as the strength of their batting depth.

RCB’s Struggles With the Ball

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the night to forget on the ball, their experienced bowling attack found themselves running behind shadows as Pant tore apart their gameplan.

Pacers were unable to deliver yorkers on a regular basis, and the spinners paid each time they wandered wayward in line and length. Even their overseas star signings seemed clueless against Pant’s counterattack. Captaincy choices were challenged, but RCB just couldn’t discover solutions to stop the momentum once Pant gained momentum.

Pant’s Comeback Story

This century is more special in the broader context of Rishabh Pant’s career. Having fought injuries and a lean patch in international cricket, many had questioned whether he could ever come back to his best. His performance against RCB was not just runs on the board—it was a statement.

The knock was mature, resilient, and confident. It was also a reflection of the fact that Pant, once India’s next big match-winner, is back on course to regain that aura. The emotional outpouring upon reaching his hundred was a testament to how much the moment was important for him and for fans who had been waiting for his return.

Impact on the Tournament

Pant’s act of heroism not only gave LSG’s campaign a big boost but also issued a stern warning to other franchises. With batting firing and bowlers promising, LSG now appear genuine title contenders for the IPL 2025 trophy.

For RCB, the defeat laid bare areas of concern. Their over-reliance on batting stars and spasmodic bowling performances continue to plague them. Unless they recover fast, they stand to lose momentum in what is a long but closely fought season.

Fans and Social Media Reactions

As predicted, Pant’s century caused a social media storm. Fans celebrated his aggressive style, with hashtags such as #Pant100 and #LSGvsRCB going viral in minutes. Former cricketers and experts appreciated his comeback, describing the innings as “vintage Pant.”

Chants in the stadium used his name, and for a night, Rishabh Pant reminded everyone why he is regarded as one of the most entertaining cricketers of his generation.