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Lucknow Super Giants
Captain
Rishabh Pant
Coach
Justin Langer
Owner
RPSG Sports Private Limited
Venue
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
Captain
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Rajat Patidar
Coach
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Andy Flower
Owner
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Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd
Venue
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Overview
Lucknow Super Giants is among the more recent franchises in the Indian Premier League. The team was included in the IPL before the 2022 season, along with Gujarat Titans, meaning it was one of two teams to enter simultaneously. The Lucknow Super Giants IPL team is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and the home matches are played at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium. The RPSG Sports Private Limited which is the sports arm of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group owns the franchise.
LSG has had a good beginning in the first two seasons. In 2022 and 2023, they made it to the playoffs. But they failed to reach the playoffs in 2024 and 2025, placing seventh each time. Although it has never won a title, the team has developed a stable batting team over the years and has demonstrated some quality bowling in some areas.
The franchise has put a definite effort in rebuilding in case of IPL 2026. They roped in an experienced pacer Mohammed Shami on a trade and Anrich Nortje and Wanindu Hasaranga at auction. Rishabh Pant remains the captain and the team is aiming to get back to the playoffs following two tough seasons.
| Team Name | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| Founded Year | 2021 |
| Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Head Coach | Justin Langer |
| Owner | RPSG Sports Private Limited |
| Home Ground | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| League | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
| Titles Won | 0 |
Team History
The Lucknow Super Giants Team was formed in 2021 when the BCCI expanded the IPL from eight to ten teams. The franchise was bought by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group for a reported Rs 7,090 crore, a record amount at the time. The group had previous IPL experience, having owned the Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and 2017.
From the start, LSG made bold decisions. At the 2022 mega auction, the franchise signed KL Rahul for Rs 17 crore as their first captain. They also picked up Quinton de Kock, Mark Wood, and Marcus Stoinis, building a well-rounded squad quickly. Andy Flower was appointed head coach and Gautam Gambhir joined as team mentor.
In their debut season, LSG won nine games in the group stage and earned a playoff spot by finishing fourth. They were knocked out by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator. In 2023, they made the playoffs again, this time losing to Mumbai Indians at the same stage.
After two solid seasons things slowed down. LSG finished seventh in 2024 and missed the playoffs. Justin Langer replaced Andy Flower as head coach ahead of that season. Then at the IPL 2025 mega auction, LSG made headlines by signing Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore, the highest amount ever paid for a player in an IPL auction. But the 2025 campaign also ended in seventh place.
Team Performance
The Lucknow Super Giants Stats across their four IPL seasons show a team that started well but has struggled to stay consistent. In 2022 they won nine of 15 group stage games. In 2023 they won eight. Both seasons ended with Eliminator exits, which was frustrating given how well they played in the group stage.
The 2024 and 2025 seasons were harder. They finished seventh both times. In 2025, the batting was not the main problem. Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram scored close to 1,600 runs between them. The bigger issue was bowling. Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan both missed matches through injury and without them firing consistently, LSG gave away too many big totals.
The Lucknow Super Giants stats over the last two seasons point to one clear pattern: when the bowling attack is fit and firing, this team is hard to beat. When it is not, the batting alone cannot save them.
LSG 2026 Squad
The Lucknow Super Giants 2026 squad retained 17 players and added several new names through the auction and trades. Here is the full players list.
| Player Name | Role | Status |
| Rishabh Pant | WK-Batter | Retained / Captain |
| Nicholas Pooran | WK-Batter | Retained |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-Rounder | Retained |
| Aiden Markram | All-Rounder | Retained |
| Abdul Samad | Batter | Retained |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter | Retained |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | Retained |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler | Retained |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler | Retained |
| Digvesh Rathi | Bowler | Retained |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-Rounder | Retained |
| Arshin Kulkarni | All-Rounder | Retained |
| Prince Yadav | Bowler | Retained |
| Akash Singh | Bowler | Retained |
| Manimaran Siddharth | Bowler | Retained |
| Matthew Breetzke | Batter | Retained |
| Himmat Singh | Batter | Retained |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler | Traded in (from SRH) |
| Arjun Tendulkar | Bowler | Traded in (from MI) |
| Josh Inglis | WK-Batter | Bought (Rs 8.60 Cr) |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler | Bought (Rs 2.00 Cr) |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-Rounder | Bought (Rs 2.00 Cr) |
| Mukul Choudhary | WK-Batter | Bought (Rs 2.60 Cr) |
| Naman Tiwari | Bowler | Bought (Rs 1.00 Cr) |
The Lucknow Super Giants 2026 squad has a good mix of experienced internationals and Indian talent across all departments. Their biggest strength on paper is the batting depth, with Pant, Pooran, Marsh, and Markram all capable of match-winning innings.
Records & Achievements
The Lucknow Super Giants Records are still growing given the franchise is only four seasons old, but there are some notable ones worth covering.
LSG have made the playoffs twice in four IPL seasons. At their home ground, the Ekana Stadium, the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL matches is their former captain KL Rahul with 566 runs from 14 matches. The highest team total posted at Ekana in any IPL game is 235 for 6, scored by Kolkata Knight Riders against LSG in 2024. LSG’s own lowest total at home was 108 all out against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023.
The best bowling figures at the Ekana in IPL history belong to an LSG bowler. Mark Wood took 5 for 14 against Delhi Capitals in their very first home game in April 2023. The Lucknow Super Giants Records also include the distinction of signing the most expensive player in IPL auction history, with Rishabh Pant bought for Rs 27 crore at the 2025 mega auction.
| Record | Detail |
| IPL Titles | 0 |
| Playoff Appearances | 2 (2022, 2023) |
| Most Expensive Player Signed | Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 Cr, IPL 2025 auction) |
| Highest Team Total at Ekana (IPL) | 235/6 by KKR vs LSG (2024) |
| LSG Lowest Total at Home | 108 all out vs RCB (2023) |
| Best Bowling at Ekana (IPL) | Mark Wood 5/14 vs DC (2023) |
| Most IPL Runs at Ekana | KL Rahul (566 runs, 14 matches) |
| Most IPL Wickets at Ekana | Ravi Bishnoi (19 wickets) |
Home Ground Details
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium is where LSG play their home matches. The full name of the stadium is Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, named after India’s former Prime Minister. The ground was built in 2017 and held its first international cricket match in 2018. LSG played their first home game at Ekana only in April 2023 because the entire 2022 IPL season was held in Maharashtra due to COVID restrictions.
The stadium is located in Ekana Sports City, south of the Gomti River in Lucknow. It has a seating capacity of 50,000 and is the fifth-largest cricket stadium in India. The ground is also known for having the longest straight boundaries among all cricket stadiums in India, which makes it harder to score freely down the ground.
| Record | Detail |
| IPL Titles | 0 |
| Playoff Appearances | 2 (2022, 2023) |
| Most Expensive Player Signed | Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 Cr, IPL 2025 auction) |
| Highest Team Total at Ekana (IPL) | 235/6 by KKR vs LSG (2024) |
| LSG Lowest Total at Home | 108 all out vs RCB (2023) |
| Best Bowling at Ekana (IPL) | Mark Wood 5/14 vs DC (2023) |
| Most IPL Runs at Ekana | KL Rahul (566 runs, 14 matches) |
| Most IPL Wickets at Ekana | Ravi Bishnoi (19 wickets) |
Latest News
The Lucknow Super Giants News heading into IPL 2026 is mostly about solving the bowling problem that hurt them in the last two seasons. Mohammed Shami, who won the Purple Cap in 2023 with Gujarat Titans after taking 28 wickets in 17 matches, has been traded in from Sunrisers Hyderabad. His arrival gives LSG a genuine match-winning pacer alongside Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, and the newly bought Anrich Nortje.
The Lucknow Super Giants News from the team’s pre-season camp suggests the squad is focused and motivated after two missed playoff campaigns. The Lucknow Super Giants Schedule for IPL 2026 covers matches from 28 March to 31 May 2026. The Lucknow Super Giants Fixtures include home games at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow where they will aim to turn results around in front of their home crowd.
The Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer has spoken about building better bowling consistency this season, and with Shami and Nortje now in the mix, that looks a realistic goal. The Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant will also be expected to lead from the front with the bat after a below-par 2025 season where he scored just 151 runs in his first 13 innings before finishing with an unbeaten hundred in the final game.
Other Teams
Batters
Rishabh Pant
WK-Batter
Aiden Markram
Batter
Himmat Singh
Batter
Matthew Breetzke
Batter
Mukul Choudhary
Batter
Akshat Raghuwanshi
WK-Batter
Akshat Raghuwanshi
Batter
Josh Inglis
WK-Batter
Nicholas Pooran
WK-Batter
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Batter
Dhruv Jurel
WK-Batter
All Rounders
Mitchell Marsh
All-Rounder
Abdul Samad
All-Rounder
Shahbaz Ahamad
All-Rounder
Arshin Kulkarni
All-Rounder
Wanindu Hasaranga
All-Rounder
Ayush Badoni
All-Rounder
Ayush Badoni
All-Rounder
Abdul Samad
All-Rounder
Shahbaz Ahamad
All-Rounder
Arshin Kulkarni
All-Rounder
Wanindu Hasaranga
All-Rounder
Bowlers
Mohammad Shami
Bowler
Avesh Khan
Bowler
M. Siddharth
Bowler
Digvesh Singh
Bowler
Akash Singh
Bowler
Prince Yadav
Bowler
Prince Yadav
Bowler
Arjun Tendulkar
Bowler
Anrich Nortje
Bowler
Naman Tiwari
Bowler
Mayank Yadav
Bowler
Mohsin Khan
Bowler
Nandre Burger
Bowler
Brijesh Sharma
Bowler
Adam Milne
Bowler
Kuldeep Sen
Bowler
IPL Points Table 2026
| Teams | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 4 | 4 | 0 | +2.055 | 8 |
| PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | +0.637 | 5 |
| RCB | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1.231 | 4 |
| DC | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.811 | 4 |
| LSG | 3 | 2 | 1 | -0.349 | 4 |
| SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | +0.275 | 2 |
| GT | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.270 | 2 |
| MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.715 | 2 |
| KKR | 4 | 0 | 3 | -1.315 | 1 |
| CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2.517 | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Lucknow Super Giants captain in IPL 2026?
The Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2026 is Rishabh Pant. He was bought for Rs 27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, still the highest amount ever paid for any player in IPL auction history.
Who is the Lucknow Super Giants coach for IPL 2026?
The Lucknow Super Giants coach for IPL 2026 is Justin Langer. The former Australian international cricketer took charge ahead of the 2024 season, replacing Andy Flower who had coached the team in their first two IPL seasons.
Has LSG ever won the IPL?
No. The Lucknow Super Giants IPL team has not won a title yet. They reached the playoffs in 2022 and 2023 but lost in the Eliminator both times. They finished seventh in 2024 and 2025, missing the playoffs on both occasions.
Who are the key players in the Lucknow Super Giants 2026 squad?
The Lucknow Super Giants 2026 squad is built around Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran with the bat. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram add all-round value. In bowling, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, and Anrich Nortje lead the pace attack, while Wanindu Hasaranga provides the spin option.
What are the Lucknow Super Giants Records in the IPL?
The Lucknow Super Giants Records include two playoff appearances in four seasons, the record for the most expensive player ever bought at an IPL auction in Rishabh Pant at Rs 27 crore, and the best bowling figures at Ekana Stadium, which is Mark Wood’s 5 for 14 against Delhi Capitals in 2023.
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