Rishabh Pant is one of the youngest and most exciting players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known for his fearless batting and quick thinking, he has also taken on the big responsibility of captaincy. Leading a team in a tournament like the IPL is no small task, but Pant has shown promise and handled the pressure with confidence. His journey as a captain in the IPL is full of moments that highlight his talent and leadership skills. Rishabh Pant to Lead LSG in 2025 Image Source: ESPN Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) announced on Monday, January 20, that Rishabh Pant will be their captain for IPL 2025. This will be the first time Pant plays for a team other than Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL. He played for DC for eight seasons since his debut in 2016, scoring 3284 runs in 111 matches with a strike rate of 149. At the IPL 2025 mega auction, Pant became the most expensive player, signing with LSG for INR 27 crores. He broke Shreyas Iyer’s record as the most expensive buy, who was sold for INR 26.75 crores just before Pant. Pant will replace KL Rahul as LSG's captain. LSG decided to move on from Rahul after a poor season last year, where the team finished seventh with 14 points from 14 games. Also Read | India vs England Head-to-Head: T20 Records and All ICC Tournament Clashes Rishabh Pant IPL Captaincy Image Source: BCCI Rishabh Pant has pretty good experience as a captain in the IPL, the world's biggest T20 league. He first became captain in IPL 2021 after Delhi Capitals' regular captain, Shreyas Iyer, was injured. Pant was brilliant that season with Delhi finishing at the top of the table with 20 points from 14 games and winning 10 matches. However, Delhi lost two very important games in playoff rounds - the first one to Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1 and then to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 that ended their tournament. In the following year, IPL 2022 season, Delhi's performance fell, and they ended in the fifth spot with 14 points through 14 matches. Pant was injured for the whole of IPL 2023 as a result of an accident. In 2024, Pant played again for Delhi, which placed sixth at 14 points. Pant has captained 43 matches so far, with 23 victories, and lost 19 with one match resulting in a draw. Pant's win-loss ratio stands at 1.21. Pant has also done well with the bat as a captain. In 43 games, he scored 1205 runs at an average of 35 and a strike rate of 144, including six half-centuries. Matches Won Lost No Result 43 23 19 1 Also Read | Know Rohit Sharma’s Stats in the Champions Trophy Rishabh Pant Batting record in IPL Matches Runs Best Score 100s 50s 111 3248 128 1 18 Conclusion Rishabh Pant's time as an IPL captain has been a learning experience and a showcase of his potential as a leader. While he has had his ups and downs, his passion for the game and ability to take bold decisions stand out. With more experience and opportunities, Pant has the chance to grow into one of the best captains in the IPL. Fans and cricket lovers are excited to see what he can achieve in the future.