'We need some good luck': Rishabh Pant banking on luck factor as LSG near IPL 2026 exit

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'We need some good luck': Rishabh Pant banking on luck factor as LSG near IPL 2026 exit

After yet another frustrating loss against MI in Mumbai on Monday, Rishabh Pant was understandably frustrated with the team's performance.

Pant particularly pointed out the batters' inability to post an even higher total after they had got a brilliant start, thanks to some fiery batting from Nicholas Pooran, at the top of the order.

After the humiliating loss against an out-of-form team like MI, Pant told the broadcaster, "The way we started, we should have definitely got more runs. They bowled well, used to these conditions. Definitely, we were short 10-15 runs, 220-230 wickets for shot.

"We had an edge over them. On a wicket like this, you can't blame bowlers; they've been doing a great job. We need some good luck, man... It'll take more effort from us, for sure."

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The Cricket News: Mumbai Indians live to fight another day

MI had no other option but to win the tie to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot, as they cannot afford to lose any more games going forward since their loss to CSK in their last game.

Captain Hardik Pandya had missed out on the clash and Suryakumar Yadav, in his absence, took the leadership role and made sure MI remain in the hunt for the playoff spot.

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