As the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is back again after a short break, so is Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka. During the last stint of the IPL, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a big-time cinema, as LSG and IPL's highest-paid player, Rishabh Pant, failed to deliver an impressive performance.
Following this, LSG owners' expressions in the stands have broken the internet, and a similar incident was noticed on Monday, May 20, 2025, during the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Yet again, the 27-year-old LSG captain was expected to deliver a promising performance and regain his form after a short break, but was unfortunately dismissed for just 7 in the all-important do-or-die clash with SRH.
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The wicketkeeper batter looked in a bit of a rush and stayed in the middle for just six balls ahead of hitting it straight to Eshan Malinga, who held onto a dramatic catch to dismiss Pant.
Well, this marked another failure for the player who was signed for INR 27 crore, the highest-paid player in the IPL's history. Following this, the LSG owner once again stole the spotlight and was spotted in the stands, completely miffed.
Goenka looked visibly upset with Pant's cheap dismissal and left the stadium's balcony in frustration. His reaction has now gone viral on social media.
See how Sanjiv Goenka reacted after Rishabh Pant dismissal and trust me you will never see this behaviour from King SRK and KKR Ceo Venky Mysore at KKR ever.pic.twitter.com/Toda6iKnko
— कट्टर INDIA समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) May 19, 2025
As soon as the clip started doing the rounds on social media, users once again got a chance to share hilarious memes about it. Here's some of them:
One said, "While everyone criticises Sanjiv Goenka in IPL, i feel a bit sympathetic towards him. First got fraud by KL rahul epic 120 SR and then by Pant 120 runs in entire season😂😂 How will he release Pant after that interview?🤣"
"#LSGvSRH Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka. Both are stuck in a Time Loop," another noted.
Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka
— 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@KhanSaima760) May 19, 2025
Both are stuck in a Time Loop#SRHvsLSG #LSGvSRH #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/37934DFuS6
While one said, "Sanjiv Goenka left the balcony out of anger after seeing 27 crores Rishabh Pant failing in back to back 12th game!!"
Sanjiv Goenka left the balcony out of anger after seeing 27 crores Rishabh Pant failing in back to back 12th game#ipl2025update #IPL2025 #ipltickets pic.twitter.com/M457eaTrUk
— James 𝕏 (@James12KX) May 19, 2025
"Rishabh Pant’s biggest contribution this IPL season?
Sanjiv Goenka’s grey hair collection…🤣"
Rishabh Pant’s biggest contribution this IPL season?
— Rajiv Pal Satirism (@coolrajivpal) May 20, 2025
Sanjiv Goenka’s grey hair collection…🤣#Eurovision #IPL #IPLOnJioStar #LSGvSRH #RishabhPant #SanjivGoenka #IPL2025 #SRHvsLSG
"Rishabh Pant taking revenge of KL Rahul from Sanjiv Goenka 🤣"
pic.twitter.com/ROZsR3saIo Rishabh Pant taking revenge of KL Rahul from Sanjiv Goenka 🤣 #RishabhPant #LSGvSRH #SanjivGoenka
— Yash Paliwal (@mrpaliwal2002) May 20, 2025
"Sanjiv Goenka waiting inside LSG dressing room to give belt treatment to 2 players:
1) Rishabh Pant: for consistently playing with his patience.
2) Digvesh Rathi: for consistently playing against the spirit of the game."
Sanjiv Goenka waiting inside LSG dressing room to give belt treatment to 2 players:
— Cricket Memes & Stories (@Cricmemestories) May 19, 2025
1) Rishabh Pant: for consistently playing with his patience.
2) Digvesh Rathi: for consistently playing against the spirit of the game.#LSGvSRH pic.twitter.com/FZDlD7js4M
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