LSG vs DC: Rishabh Pant Faces Sarcasm and Criticism After Golden Duck, Despite Being a ₹27 Crore Player, Twitter Erupts

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LSG vs DC: In the world of social media, there’s no hiding from criticism, and Rishabh Pant’s recent performance in IPL 2025 has sent fans into a frenzy on Twitter. After being dismissed for a golden duck in Delhi Capitals' clash with Lucknow Super Giants.

The batsman’s struggles with the bat reached new heights, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans across the globe. From biting sarcasm to sharp criticism, here’s a breakdown of the Twitter reactions that followed Pant's latest setback.

“Like this tweet if you think Rishabh Pant is the worst T20 batter in the history of cricket!!”

This tweet epitomized the frustration many fans felt as Pant’s miserable run of form continued. After struggling with the bat all season, his golden duck against LSG only added fuel to the fire. The tweet quickly gathered attention, with users chiming in, expressing their displeasure. Some even made comparisons to other T20 specialists, questioning Pant's current place in the format.

“What kind of revenge Rishabh Pant has taken from his ex-team 0(2) & 0(6)”

This tweet, dripping with sarcasm, suggested that Pant’s failure to contribute with the bat in the IPL was a form of “revenge” against his former team. Fans took to humour, suggesting that Pant had taken the opportunity to “punish” his ex-team in the most ironic of ways—by failing to score a single run after facing a couple of balls.

“Rishabh Pant dancing at the pitch”

Amidst the mounting criticism, one fan tweeted this in a playful tone, seemingly poking fun at Pant’s style of batting. The tweet implied that Pant’s failure to read the ball was like “dancing” at the pitch, as if he was out of sync with the game. This reaction tapped into the idea that Pant's decision-making and execution had been far from his usual aggressive self.

“Even Sanjeev Goenka can’t decide how to react after watching Rishabh Pant’s show”

This tweet mocked Pant's performance, with a reference to Sanjeev Goenka, the owner of the Lucknow Super Giants, who must have been thoroughly perplexed by Pant’s batting display. The tweet humorously pointed out that even a figure as influential in the IPL as Goenka would be left speechless by the batting woes of Pant. The implication was clear—Pant’s poor form was not only disappointing for fans but also made even the onlookers question the state of the match.

“Rishabh Pant better than Ruturaj, Rishabh Pant is bigger brand value, he is Dhoni's successor, he should play for CSK”

A more optimistic (and somewhat defensive) tweet emerged, defending Pant’s position in the cricket world. The user compared him to Ruturaj Gaikwad, suggesting that Pant’s brand value, his potential as MS Dhoni's successor, and his marketability made him a much bigger figure than many realised. The tweet even went as far as to suggest that Pant should play for CSK, further fueling the conversation about his IPL future.

“Rishabh Pant hiding behind Samad, Miller, Badoni”

Another critical tweet suggested that Pant’s failure to take the responsibility in key moments was making him "hide behind" other players, such as Abdul Samad, David Miller, and Shubman Gill. It hinted that Pant, often seen as a match-winner, was not stepping up to the plate and was instead relying on his teammates to shoulder the responsibility.

“Rishabh Pant scored 100 runs, only 1 is missing and 0 was visible”

One of the most biting tweets was this sarcastic remark, noting that although Pant’s scorecard had the potential to show a century (or at least more runs), it was the number '0’ that appeared in his tally most frequently. The tweet summed up the frustration many fans have been feeling: Pant, once an explosive and reliable player, had been reduced to a liability in the ongoing season.

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As Pant continues to battle form in IPL 2025, the Twitterverse remains unforgiving. His latest golden duck has only intensified the calls for change, both for him personally and for the Delhi Capitals’ batting order as a whole. With every miss, every failure to deliver, the online crowd becomes louder, with many expressing their disappointment in no uncertain terms.

For Pant, who has been compared to legends like MS Dhoni and regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Indian cricket, this season has been one to forget. As fans continue to voice their opinions, only time will tell whether Pant can shake off these harsh reactions and rediscover his form in the remaining matches of the season.

The IPL, with its high stakes and even higher expectations, has a way of amplifying both triumphs and failures, and right now, it’s Pant's failures that are commanding the conversation. Will Pant rise above the criticism and silence his detractors, or will he remain trapped in a cycle of frustration? Only the coming weeks will provide the answers.