In a surprising move, LSG captain Rishabh Pant opted to bowl first against SRH in their IPL 2025 match, trusting his team’s chasing capabilities. Pant believes early wickets will be crucial against SRH’s formidable batting lineup. LSG's middle-order inconsistency remains a concern, but Pant remains confident in his tactics. Whether this decision succeeds remains to be seen.
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