Ugly Brawl Breaks Out Between IPL Fans During Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Clash - Video

The IPL 2026 encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow witnessed shocking scenes as a physical fight broke out among the spectators. Videos of the altercation have already gone viral on social media, showing fans involved in a heated spat that escalated into a full-blown fight inside the stadium. The reason for the physical altercation was not immediately clear, but police personnel stepped in to separate those involved. Coming to the match, Lucknow Super Giants were bundled out for just 141; in reply, Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi guided Delhi Capitals to victory with more than two overs to spare.

Huge fight between LSG and DC fans during the LSG vs DC match at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.pic.twitter.com/DeGlMaiZZT

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Meanwhile, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen disagreed with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant's decision to open the innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after the skipper's brief outing at the top order against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

Pant promoted himself to the opening slot against Delhi Capitals, but his stay at the crease was cut short due to an unfortunate run-out at the non-striker's end. The dismissal came after a drive from Mitchell Marsh ricocheted off the bowler's hand and deflected onto the stumps.

According to Pietersen, Pant, who struggled for runs in the last season, has increased the pressure on himself after deciding to open the innings for the team. He believes that Pant should not force himself at the top and focus on enjoying the position that he bats in.

"When you look at the strength and depth of LSG's batting, is Rishabh Pant really an opening batter? I think he might have gone a little too far ahead of where he was in the line-up compared to last year. Last year, he moved down the order, and now suddenly it's, I'm going to come up to the top," Pieterson told Jio Hotstar.

"I think he just needs to go out and enjoy his cricket. Don't force yourself into batting at three; enjoy the luxury of that position. I think he puts himself under tremendous pressure by opening the batting," he added.

Pant became the most expensive player in the tournament's history last year when LSG secured the wicketkeeper-batter for Rs 27 crore. However, his performance with the bat failed to justify his price tag. Although he scored a century, his overall performance remained underwhelming, as the ton came when LSG were already out of the race for the playoffs.

Pant scored just 269 runs in the 13 matches he played last season at a poor average of 24.45.

(With IANS inputs)

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