Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), voiced his frustration after the team's ninth defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, a seven-wicket loss to the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. Despite the disappointing outcome and elimination from playoff contention, Pant defended his team, asserting, 'We are a f*ing good team,' and expressed pride in their capabilities. LSG had initially set a strong total of 220 runs, but the Royals successfully chased it down in just 19.1 overs, thanks to a stunning 93 runs from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Pant acknowledged that while they had a good start, they failed to capitalize on it, suggesting they could have added an extra five or ten runs. He also discussed the challenges of defending totals on batting-friendly pitches, where bowlers have little margin for error. Pant emphasized the significance of experience in crucial moments, indicating that this has been a missing element for LSG this season. He explained tactical decisions made during the match, including the late introduction of player Shahbaz Ahmed** against the Royals' left-handers.