Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Lucknow have a new start and sumptuously refreshed squad in the form of Lucknow Super Giants as they aim to take a big leap by challenging for title. Following a patchy 2025 season, the franchise talked about building up the three main areas: fast bowlers, finishing ability, and squad depth.
Under Rishabh Pant, the LSG combination is now one with a potent mix of experience at the international level, explosive stroke-makers and young Indian talent. Some clever auctioning, pleasing player retention and shrewd signing has forced an overall balance to the team that appears much less volatile than in past years.
Lucknow Super Giants Overview – IPL 2026
| Category | Details |
| Team Name | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| Short Name | LSG |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Home Ground | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL Season | IPL 2026 |
| Team Owners | RPSG Group |
| Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Head Coach | Justin Langer |
| Assistant Coach | Lance Klusener |
| Bowling Coach | Morne Morkel |
| Batting Coach | Pravin Amre |
| Team Director | Sanjiv Goenka |
| Primary Team Colors | Light Blue & Orange |
LSG Full Squad with Price for IPL 2026
| Player Name | Role | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (C) | Wicketkeeper Batsman | 27 Cr |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper Batsman | 21 Cr |
| Mayank Yadav | Fast Bowler | 11 Cr |
| Mohammed Shami | Fast Bowler | 10 Cr |
| Avesh Khan | Fast Bowler | 9.75 Cr |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper Batsman | 8.60 Cr |
| Abdul Samad | Power Hitter | 4.20 Cr |
| Ayush Badoni | Middle Order Batsman | 4 Cr |
| Mohsin Khan | Left-arm Fast Bowler | 4 Cr |
| Mitchell Marsh | Batting All-rounder | 3.40 Cr |
| Mukul Choudhary | Fast Bowler | 2.60 Cr |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Spin All-rounder | 2.40 Cr |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | Batsman | 2.20 Cr |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Spin All-rounder | 2 Cr |
| Anrich Nortje | Fast Bowler | 2 Cr |
| Aiden Markram | Top-order Batsman | 2 Cr |
| Naman Tiwari | All-rounder | 1 Cr |
| Matthew Breetzke | Batsman | 75 L |
| Manimaran Siddharth | Spinner | 75 L |
| Himmat Singh | Batsman | 30 L |
| Arshin Kulkarni | All-rounder | 30 L |
| Digvesh Rathi | Bowler | 30 L |
Strong Top Order
The top order of Pant, Pooran, Markram, Marsh and Inglis gives LSG one of the most explosive batting lines in the league. This lineup ensures:
- Fast powerplay scoring
- Strong left-right combinations
- Master of both pace and spin
- Stability with aggressive intent
Both of them have the ability to either set big totals or chase down small ones under pressure.
All-Round Depth
LSG has got some really good multi-skill players now, for eg:
- Mitchell Marsh
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Naman Tiwari
- Arshin Kulkarni
This provides tactical flexibility to the team, deeper batting till No.8 (as has been witnessed in domestic cricket) and more bowling options in numerous pitch conditions.
Bowling Variety
The balance of bowling attack is one of the best in IPL 2026?
- Express pace: Mayank Yadav, Nortje
- Swing & control: Shami, Avesh Khan
- Left-arm pace: Mohsin Khan
- Spin options: Hasaranga, Siddharth, Shahbaz
This equation makes LSG king of flat tracks and sluggish turners.
Team Challenges
Middle-Order Consistency
Even if wickets don’t fall early, LSG still require a greater degree of reliability in the middle order. Steadiness from players like Badoni, Samad and Shahbaz will be extremely important in close matches.
Injury Concerns
The fast bowlers, in the past, Shami, Nortje and Mayank Yadav have been plagued by fitness issues. With IPL being a long format it will be important for teams to rotate players and manage workload.
Dependence on Key Players
LSG still heavily banks on Pant, Pooran and Marsh to deliver match-winning performances. When these players fail to live up their reputation, it eventually adds pressure onto the young lads.
Expectations from IPL 2026
Fans expect LSG to:
- Qualify for the playoffs
- Show consistency across league matches
- Improve death-overs bowling
- Build a stable middle order
- Give a tough fight to the IPL trophy
It is with this squad balance that IPL edition 2026 presents LSG’s best opportunity thus far for a title run.
Conclusion
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Team The lucknow supergiants ipl 37 team squad is one of the most perfect or balanced squad that franchise had built. With a solid top-order, fast-bowling quality that’s second-to-none in the world game, multi-dimensional all-rounders and some of the best emerging talent, LSG looks stronger, deeper and more competitive than ever.
