Sanjiv Goenka’s Hug With Rishabh Pant Goes Viral As LSG Settle Scores With SRH — Watch
Sanjiv Goenka shared a celebratory hug with Rishabh Pant after LSG's emphatic win over SRH. The moment went viral on social media.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bounced back in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025 with a commanding five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 27 (Thursday) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. With the win, LSG put behind the scars of their crushing defeat against the same team in IPL 2024. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was visibly relieved as he elatedly hugged LSG captain, Rishabh Pant on the field after the team's dominant win.
LSG overhauled SRH’s 190-run target in just 16.1 overs. This win carried added significance for LSG, recalling their crushing 2024 defeat when SRH chased 154 in just 9.4 overs—a loss that not only dented their pride but also triggered controversy, as team owner Sanjiv Goenka’s animated discussion with then-captain KL Rahul drew a lot of criticism and possibly led to Rahul’s exit from the franchise.
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However, Goenka was all smiles on Thursday as he hugged the LSG captain Rishabh Pant after LSG completed their revenge on SRH. Images and videos of the same have since gone viral on social media.
Here's a look at the viral moment from after the SRH vs LSG match:
— Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) March 27, 2025
Moment of the day! ❤️🫶🏻
— Utkarsh Raj (@utkrshhrj) March 27, 2025
Rishabh Pant received a tight hug from the LSG owner Dr. Sanjiv Goenka! 🥹🤌🏻#RishabhPant #SanjivGoenka #LSGvSRH pic.twitter.com/2rKeLGuDax
Sanjiv Goenka gives a tight hug to Rishabh Pant. pic.twitter.com/yHcnCCmxXP
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 27, 2025
Pooran-Marsh Stand, Shardul's Fiery Spell Power LSG To Dominant Win
Coming to the SRH vs LSG match, Lucknow restricted Hyderabad to 190/9 bowling first, with Shardul Thakur striking early and Travis Head (47) leading the recovery for the hosts. Cameos from Aniket Varma (36) and Pat Cummins (18) boosted SRH’s total. In response, Nicholas Pooran (70) and Mitchell Marsh (52) forged a 116-run stand, while Abdul Samad’s late cameo (22*) sealed LSG’s five-wicket win with 23 balls to spare. Shardul was named 'Player of the Match' for his impactful spell.
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