Rishabh Pant's recent performances have raised concerns for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026, as he scored a duck in their latest match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), contributing to the team's fifth loss in seven games. After a promising innings of 43 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Pant's form has dipped, leading to a total of 147 runs at a strike rate of 132.43 across seven innings. Dale Steyn suggested that Pant is mentally juggling multiple batting styles, while head coach Justin Langer noted his instinctive approach but stressed the need for a more disciplined strategy. Faf du Plessis compared Pant's struggles to the successful batting styles of players like Virat Kohli, emphasizing the importance of adapting to match conditions. Saba Karim highlighted that Pant has yet to establish a clear batting template in white-ball cricket, which has affected his performance. LSG is in urgent need of Pant's past form, as he previously scored over 400 runs in several IPL seasons, and his current trajectory mirrors a disappointing previous season.