Rishabh Pant once hailed as the fearless face of Indiarsquos next-gen cricket has always been known for his explosive batting and audacious shot-making. A natural entertainer with the bat Pantrsquos heroics have often turned matches on their head. From conquering Australia at the Gabba to becoming a fan-favorite in the IPL his journey has been nothing short of dramatic. However the 2025 IPL season has cast a shadow over his form. After a long road to recovery post-injury and a change in franchise Pant now finds himself at a critical juncture grappling with poor returns and the heavy crown of captaincy. Pant who is known for his fearless batting is enduring a rough patch in IPL 2025. The newly-appointed skipper of Lucknow Super Giants LSG has failed to fire scoring just 40 runs in six games raising alarm bells among fans and pundits alike. Opening Gamble Backfires Pantrsquos move to open the innings against Gujarat Titans didnrsquot pay off. He managed only 21 runs off 18 balls before falling prey to pressure. Despite searching for scoring opportunities he never looked at ease continuing his series of underwhelming performances. Expert Insight Not the Price Tag But the Pressure Former IPL star Piyush Chawla weighed in on Pantrsquos form suggesting its not the hefty price tag but the weight of expectations and captaincy thats affecting the left-hander. quotHersquos out of form and has been away from white-ball cricket. Leading a franchise adds more pressure especially after what he went through last yearquot Piyush Chawla remarked. Rustiness Showing Lack of Match Time Hurting Pantrsquos last notable appearance was in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where he scored 40 and 61. Despite being part of Indiarsquos Champions Trophy squad he didnrsquot get game time. The lack of competitive cricket now showing in his rhythm. Also ReadIPL 2025 MS Dhoni-led CSK can still qualify for playoffs but it wonrsquot be easy What Pant Needs to Bounce Back To rediscover his form Pant must remain in the present and not look too far ahead. He should spend some time with LSG coaches on what areas does he need to focus which would help him to find his form back. The Comeback Arc Awaits Pantrsquos talent is unquestionable. What he needs now is rhythm confidence and patience. As the tournament goes on fans hope the comeback kid of Indian cricket finds his mojo for his team Lucknow Super Giants. After registering a 6-wicket win against Gujarat Titans at their home den Lucknow Super Giants will next face Chennai Super Kings on April 14.