Rishabh Pant expressed satisfaction after Lucknow Super Giants' 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans, highlighting the team's potential despite their IPL 2025 playoff exit. He praised the batting performances of Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran, acknowledging the team's resilience amidst injury concerns. While noting fielding lapses, Pant remained optimistic about learning and improving.
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