Rishabh Pant conceded that Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) IPL 2025 playoff hopes were dashed due to their inability to compensate for key bowlers' injuries. LSG's bowling unit struggled throughout the season, impacting their performance. Despite batting strength, they couldn't maintain momentum in the second half, while young spinner Digvesh Rathi's emergence was a positive takeaway.
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