LSG vs DC IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant's Hand Taped — Will He Be Able to Play? Here's What Lucknow Captain Says

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Ahead of the high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Stadium on April 22, all eyes were on Rishabh Pant - not just as a batter, but for his fitness.

The LSG captain was spotted with his right hand taped, triggering speculation about his availability for the match.

However, Pant put all doubts to rest at the toss when Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first. When asked about his condition, Pant said, "My hand is fine," offering a reassuring update to fans and team management alike.

Before the match began, Pant and LSG head coach Justin Langer were seen carefully inspecting the pitch, with Pant also taking throw-downs during the warm-up session. Despite the visible tape on his hand, he showed no signs of discomfort, suggesting that it's more of a precautionary measure than a serious concern.

With both teams aiming to solidify their playoff hopes, the playing elevens featured some key inclusions. Here's how the teams lined up:

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav

Impact Subs: Ayush Badoni, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh

Delhi Capitals Playing XI: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (w), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Subs: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay

Pant's presence in the playing XI is a major boost for LSG, who are looking to bounce back strong. With his confirmation that the injury is not serious, fans can expect to see him take charge - both behind the stumps and with the bat.

At the time of writing this article, LSG were batting at 61/0 after 7 overs of play.