Lucknow Supergiants won a last-ball thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, with debutant Mukul Choudhary chasing it single-handedly. However, despite LSG’s win, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has criticized him. Rishabh Pant Stating that the captain must improve his awareness of the game and take more responsibility. Pant endured another strong outing, conceding just 10 runs, as LSG’s top order struggled. However, the team managed to pull off a thrilling three-wicket victory in Kolkata. Pant’s form has been inconsistent this season, with two low scores in his first three matches around a solitary half-century. Speaking to Star Sports, Kaif highlighted the lack of consistency and stressed that an experienced player like Pant should take charge of the chase and bat till the end.“…the team needed him to stay till the end,” Keef said. He is an experienced player and has been playing. IPL Things haven’t been tough since 2016 when he came on the field, LSG had already scored 41 runs in five overs. A batsman needed to take charge and lead the chase, and that was the role for Pant.”Kaif further emphasized the importance of leadership, saying that a captain should lead from the front.“As a captain, you can’t help your team win matches if you don’t take responsibility. Yes, he did well against SRH, but he needs consistency. One good innings after failures is not enough. He should read the match situation better and understand when to step up.”He also advised Pant to focus on building his innings and spending more time at the crease.“The captain’s role at the back is to stay till the end, and that’s something Pant needs to work on,” Keef added.Lucknow Supergiants chased down 182 in dramatic fashion with a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. Batting first, KKR posted a competitive 181/4, with useful contributions from across the order. However, despite having a solid platform, they could not fully capitalize.In reply, LSG found themselves under pressure during the chase, but a brilliant fightback from the lower order turned the game around. Ayush Baduni opened the innings with a half-century, while debutant Mukul Chaudhary stole the show with a 27-ball 54.The match went down to the last ball, where Chaudhary held his nerve to secure a memorable win for LSG. His knock not only completed the chase but also announced his arrival on the big stage.
