IPL 2026: Was LSG Captain Rishabh Pant Mocked By Chinnaswamy DJ 'FAAAHHH' Chant? Video Goes Viral

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant was allegedly mocked by a DJ during the IPL 2026 clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 15.

The RCB secured their third successive win at home and the fourth overall with a five-wicket win over the LSG. With a 147-run target, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased it down with 29 balls to spare or in 15.1 overs. Virat Kohli led the run chase with a knock of 49 off 34 balls, while skipper Rajat Patidar (27) and Jitesh Sharma (23) provided crucial support as RCB comfortably overhauled the target before the death overs.

However, the spotlight briefly shifted during the match when LSG captain Rishabh Pant appeared to be in discomfort after a blow to his elbow off Josh Hazlewood's bouncer, leading to a temporary stoppage of play as the physio attended to him on the field.

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Chinnaswamy DJ 'FAAAHHH' Clip Goes Viral

Rishabh Pant was struggling with an injury during the LSG's batting and was spotted in visible discomfort after the blow to his elbow off Josh Hazlewood's delivery, attempting to continue his innings as play went on.

As the LSG captain was in pain and pausing before briefly trying to regain composure at the crease, the DJ at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium encouraged the crowd, especially the RCB supporters, encouraged the crowd to chant“FAAAHHH,” a moment that later went viral on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter).

Yesterday, while Rishabh Pant was struggling with an injury on the field, the Chinnaswamy DJ kept mocking him with "FAAAHHH" sounds. twitter/tu6wJMO1hF

- ` (@WorshipDhoni) April 16, 2026

After the blow on the elbow, Rishabh Pant was unable to get going with the bat as he was immediately attended by the team physio, Patrick Farhart, and received on-field treatment before he retired hurt while batting on 0 off three balls. Concerned, Josh Hazlewood checked on Pant after the incident as players and staff assessed his condition on the field.

However, Rishabh Pant returned to bat despite being injured after Ayush Badoni's dismissal at 118/5, but he was dismissed for 1 at 124//6 in the 17th over. The LSG captain didn't keep the wickets, with Mukul Choudhary stepping in as the substitute wicketkeeper for the remainder of the innings.

Did Chinnaswamy DJ Really Mock Pant?

The viral clip of Chinnaswamy's DJ encouraging fans to chant“FAAAHHH” during the brief break in play involving Rishabh Pant has sparked debate on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter).

Taking to their X handies, fans, especially RCB supporters, and cricket enthusiasts were divided over the incident, with many arguing that the 'FAAAHHH' chant was part of routine stadium entertainment used for multiple players, including moments when Virat Kohli missed shots during the match, while others felt the timing during Rishabh Pant's injury break made it inappropriate.

Several users also accused rival fan groups of spreading out-of-context clips and pushing a misleading narrative around the DJ moment.

Stop being ignorant, they played it even when Kohli was missing the twitter/Lfyj2HyEna Pushkar (@Musafirr_hu_yar) April 16, 2026

Bro, these fellows are acting like proper political IT cell sharing out of context clips just to spread hate. That DJ was using the“FAAHHH” sound even for Virat Kohli and every RCB player who missed the ball. How much do these guys cry? Stooping to level of political IT cells. Sai (@akakrcb6) April 16, 2026

There is something seriously wrong with RCB fans, be it online or in the stadium. Gangadhar (@gangadhar_11) April 16, 2026

This was done when pant was unable to hit 3 balls of hazelwoods over, not after the injury albeit it's kinda cringe. Even encouraged pant when he came back on the field They even played it when Jitesh missed a ball. These dhoni dogs love spinning the narrative R (@GanduGreenwood) April 16, 2026

This is not after he got injured, this is between overs where his job is to entertain the audiences like you spreading every simple are between the making the fan wars to the next level! Keep it up to make this as an next thing after religious wars.

- DTyler (@centerfresh__) April 16, 2026

When Rishabh Pant came in to bat, the DJ played the song“Tune Mari Entry Yahan Dil Mein Baji Ghantiya” for Pant as he walked even when he has a elbow injury. Respect wht abt this csgays

- Priyanshu Gupta (@Priyans71202593) April 16, 2026

This is so sad if you dont respect the players who are sole reason for your earning - you'll be done soon

- Lasya (@Lasyalovesearth) April 16, twitter/RxYjwDwiZTIt was used for Virat also, you all just can't exist here without taking RCB name Rishabh 18 (@rishabh18v) April 16, 2026

Lol, same political type fake news spread.I was in the stadium and the DJ was trying to push crowd to appreciate Pant for coming back even after injury FAAAHHH was after drop catch by Markram.

-. (@johnsnow7654) April 16, 2026

They played before the matches and after the matches also are you crying and making fake news?

- Rishabh Sharma (@Rishabh45446090) April 16, 2026

Recently, the Chennai Super Kings lodged a complaint with the BCCI against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the 'Dosa-Idli' song being used during the IPL 2026 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, as they believe it was mocking Tamil Heritage.

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan stated that DJs are supposed to support the home team, but the things were 'different' at the Chinnaswamy, adding that certain comments were made against the players, prompting the franchise to file a complaint with the Rishabh PaBCCI.

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