Lucknow Super Giants celebrated an important win in IPL 2026 after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Captain Rishabh Pant played a key role in the victory and later shared a funny video of his teammates dancing to the song It’s Magic.
The clip quickly went viral among fans, showing the relaxed and joyful mood inside the Lucknow camp after a hard-fought win.
Pant’s Celebration Video Goes Viral
Rishabh Pant after today's match winning innings#SRHvsLSG pic.twitter.com/iq0UdeICZ5
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After the match, Rishabh Pant posted a short video on social media where several Lucknow players were seen dancing to the famous song It’s Magic from the 2003 film Koi Mil Gaya.
The video begins with Mohammad Shami stretching his arms and performing a playful dance step. Soon after, Prince Yadav joins the moment, followed by other teammates.
Pant himself appears in the clip along with Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad. The fun celebration showed the team enjoying the victory together after a tense match.
Fans quickly shared the video across social media, praising the positive team spirit inside the Lucknow Super Giants squad.
LSG vs SRH Match Highlights
The match was played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Lucknow started strongly with the ball and managed to control the early stages of the game.
Mohammad Shami delivered an outstanding spell, finishing with impressive figures and removing key SRH batters early in the innings.
Prince Yadav also supported well with tight bowling, helping keep the Sunrisers’ scoring under control for most of their innings.
Key Match Stats
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Pant’s Score | 68* (50 balls) |
| Shami Bowling | 4 overs, 2/9 |
| SRH Partnership | 116 runs (Klassen & Nitish Reddy) |
| SRH Total | Crossed 155 runs |
| Result | Lucknow Super Giants won |
Klassen and Nitish Reddy Rescue SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled in the beginning but recovered well later in the innings. Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy built a strong partnership of 116 runs for the fifth wicket.
Their stand helped SRH push their total past the 155-run mark and gave the team a fighting chance in the match.
This partnership brought SRH back into the game and created pressure on the Lucknow bowlers during the later overs.
Rishabh Pant Guides Lucknow to Victory
Lucknow Super Giants began their chase confidently but lost wickets at important moments. The pressure increased as the target got closer.
Rishabh Pant stayed calm and anchored the innings brilliantly. The left-handed batter scored an unbeaten 68 runs from 50 balls and hit nine boundaries.
Pant finished the match in style by hitting a boundary on the second-last ball of the innings, securing an important win for Lucknow.
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Fans React to Pant’s Celebration Clip
The celebration video shared by Pant received strong reactions from fans online. Many supporters praised the captain for leading the team with confidence and composure.
Others enjoyed the fun side of the squad, highlighting how the players celebrated together after a tough match.
The clip quickly became popular across social media, showing the positive energy inside the Lucknow Super Giants camp.
This victory showed Lucknow’s ability to handle pressure situations. Pant’s match-winning knock proved his importance as both a captain and a finisher.
Mohammad Shami’s early wickets helped control the SRH batting lineup, while Prince Yadav’s bowling added support during crucial moments.
Although SRH fought back through the partnership between Klaasen and Nitish Reddy, Pant’s composed batting in the chase ensured Lucknow secured the win.
The match also highlighted the team’s balance across batting and bowling as they look to build momentum in IPL 2026.
