LSG vs PBKS: Lucknow Super Giants suffered defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings in the 13th match of IPL 2025. Lucknow team owner Sanjiv Goenka reached the dressing room of LSG.
LSG Sanjiv Goenka: Lucknow Super Giants had to face defeat in the very first match played on their home ground. Punjab Kings took on Lucknow’s bowling attack and achieved the target of 172 runs in just 16.2 overs for the loss of 2 wickets. After the second defeat this season, Lucknow team owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen having a serious conversation with Shreyas Iyer, leaving Rishabh Pant. Its video also went viral on social media. After the defeat, Goenka also reached the dressing room of LSG and gave a speech.
What did Goenka say in Lucknow’s dressing room?
After losing to Punjab Kings, Sanjiv Goenka reached the dressing room of the Lucknow team. Despite the defeat, he encouraged captain Rishabh Pant and the rest of the players. He said, “According to me, many things went well for us in this match. However, Punjab Kings played better than us and they deserve congratulations. You should be disappointed to see the result this evening, but wake up refreshed tomorrow morning and forget this defeat. Think about next week. We have a very good team. Just believe in yourself and think about the future.
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Goenka seen talking to Shreyas Iyer
After the victory of Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants team owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen talking to Shreyas Iyer on the field. Goenka had a long conversation with Iyer, the video of which also trended a lot. Iyer’s bat spoke fiercely at the Ekana Stadium and he scored an unbeaten 52 off 30 balls. Shreyas hit a six to give Punjab the win. The performance of Lucknow bowlers against Punjab was shameful. Shardul Thakur gave 39 runs in his 3 overs. At the same time, Avesh Khan gave 30 runs in 3 overs without taking any wicket. Ravi Bishnoi was also beaten badly and he gave away 43 runs in 3 overs.
