India, May 28 -- Rishabh Pant finished his IPL 2025 campaign on a high, blasting a sensational century in Lucknow Super Giants' final league game, but the knock couldn't prevent another stinging loss that capped a season riddled with injury setbacks and missed chances. The LSG skipper smashed 118 off just 61 balls to lift his side to 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, only to see the target overhauled, thanks to Jitesh Sharma's blitzkrieg (85* off 33 deliveries).

Pant will next be in action in England next month, where India take on Ben Stokes' men for a five-Test series starting June 20. The wicketkeeper-batter will have added responsibilities on the tour, having been named the deputy to Shubman Gill, who was appointed India's n...