2025 LSG Squad
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Batters | Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke (Overseas), Aryan Juyal, David Miller (Overseas), Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran (Overseas) |
| All-rounders | Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Aiden Markram (Overseas), Mitchell Marsh (Overseas), Shahbaz Ahmed |
| Bowlers | Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Shamar Joseph (Overseas), Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav |
Support Staff
| Role | Coach / Staff |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Zaheer Khan |
| Head Coach | Justin Langer |
| Assistant Coach | Lance Klusener |
| Assistant Coach | Sridharan Sriram |
| Assistant Coach | Jonty Rhodes |
| Assistant Coach | Pravin Tambe |
| Cricket Consultant | Adam Voges |
Lucknow Super Giants Schedule – IPL 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 24 Mar ’25 | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Visakhapatnam | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Thu, 27 Mar ’25 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Tue, 01 Apr ’25 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, 04 Apr ’25 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Lucknow | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, 06 Apr ’25 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens | 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sat, 12 Apr ’25 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Mon, 14 Apr ’25 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 19 Apr ’25 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Tue, 22 Apr ’25 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, 27 Apr ’25 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Wankhede | 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sun, 04 May ’25 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Dharamsala | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, 09 May ’25 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, 14 May ’25 | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, 18 May ’25 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Key Matches
- Home Vs Mumbai Indians (Apr 4) & Vs Chennai Super Kings (Apr 14) – Two high-profile clashes against IPL giants at Lucknow.
- Home Vs Gujarat Titans (Apr 12) & Vs RCB (May 9) – Matches that could decide playoff qualification, check out our full IPL predictions to see our wining tip.
- Away Vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens (Apr 6) – A critical game against the defending champions.
- Away Vs Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur (Apr 19) – A potential playoff battle at a challenging venue.
- Away Vs Punjab Kings at Dharamsala (May 4) – A test against an unpredictable Punjab side.
Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL Auction
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made bold and high-profile moves at the IPL 2025 mega auction, focusing on leadership, batting firepower, and squad depth. The franchise spent ₹14.27 million, leaving just ₹0.01 million in their purse, and secured 24 out of 25 available slots, including six overseas players.
The headline signing was Rishabh Pant, acquired for a record ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. LSG outbid Delhi Capitals in a fierce bidding war, ensuring they secured a game-changing wicketkeeper-batter and a strong captaincy option. This move reinforced LSG’s commitment to star power and leadership depth, with Pant joining a squad already featuring experienced leaders like Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Mitchell Marsh.
Apart from Pant, LSG invested heavily in their batting lineup, securing:
- David Miller (₹7.5 crore) – A proven middle-order finisher.
- Mitchell Marsh (₹3.4 crore) – A versatile all-rounder with big-hitting ability.
- Aiden Markram (₹2 crore) – A dependable top-order batter and leadership figure.
Their bowling unit saw mixed results, with LSG acquiring:
- Avesh Khan (₹9.75 crore) – A high-impact Indian fast bowler.
- Akash Deep (₹0.95 crore) and Shamar Joseph (₹0.09 crore) – Two emerging pace talents.
- Ravi Bishnoi (₹1.31 crore) – Their retained leg-spin specialist.
However, there are concerns about the depth and experience of the bowling attack, especially considering the absence of a top-tier overseas fast bowler to lead the pace attack.
| Player | Type | Base Price (Mn) | Sold Price (Mn) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Batter | 0.24 | 3.21 |
| Nicholas Pooran | Batter | – | 2.50 |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | – | 1.31 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | – | 1.31 |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler | 0.24 | 1.16 |
| Akash Deep | Bowler | 0.12 | 0.95 |
| David Miller | Batter | 0.18 | 0.89 |
| Abdul Samad | All-Rounder | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Ayush Badoni | All-Rounder | – | 0.48 |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler | – | 0.48 |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-Rounder | 0.24 | 0.40 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-Rounder | 0.12 | 0.29 |
| Aiden Markram | Batter | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| Matthew Breetzke | Batter | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Shamar Joseph | Bowler | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Manimaran Siddharth | Bowler | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Himmat Singh | Batter | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Arshin Kulkarni | All-Rounder | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Digvesh Rathi | Bowler | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Prince Yadav | Bowler | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Yuvraj Chaudhary | All-Rounder | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Akash Singh | Bowler | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rajvardhan Hangargekar | All-Rounder | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Aryan Juyal | Batter | 0.04 | 0.04 |
- Total Purse Spent: 14.27 Mn
- Purse Left: 0.01 Mn
- Total Players Bought: 24/25
- Overseas Players Bought: 6/8
Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL History and Past Performances
2022 – A Strong Debut Season (3rd Place, Playoffs)
In their maiden IPL season, LSG secured nine wins from 15 matches, finishing third in the league stage. Led by KL Rahul, who formed a dominant opening partnership with Quinton de Kock, the team made an immediate impact. The middle-order contributions of Deepak Hooda and a breakthrough bowling season from Mohsin Khan helped them reach the playoffs. However, they were knocked out in the Eliminator by Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring contest.
2023 – Another Playoff Run (3rd Place, Playoffs)
LSG followed up their debut success with another third-place finish in the league. Injuries troubled them, with KL Rahul missing most of the season, but Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, and Kyle Mayers ensured they remained competitive. Afghanistan’s Naveen-ul-Haq impressed with 11 wickets in eight games, but once again, they were eliminated in the first playoff match, failing to progress beyond the Eliminator for the second year in a row.
2024 – A Major Setback (7th Place, League Stage)
LSG struggled for consistency in 2024, finishing 7th in the league and missing out on the playoffs for the first time. Their batting order failed to fire consistently, with Quinton de Kock and Devdutt Padikkal having disappointing campaigns, resulting in a flurry of poor IPL results. While KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran provided some stability, the lack of a strong bowling attack hurt them, leading to their early exit from playoff contention.
Lucknow Super Giants Overall IPL Record
| Season | Round | Table Standing | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Eliminator | 3rd | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 60.00% |
| 2023 | Eliminator | 3rd | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 53.33% |
| 2024 | League Stage | 7th | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.00% |
| Total | – | – | 44 | 24 | 19 | 1 | 54.54% |
Lucknow Super Giants’ Home Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
Lucknow Super Giants play their home matches at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Commonly referred to as Ekana Stadium, it is one of India’s newest and most modern cricket venues, boasting world-class facilities and a massive seating capacity of 50,100, making it one of the largest stadiums in India.
The impressive Ekana was inaugurated in 2017 and quickly became one of India’s premier cricket venues. It has hosted international matches across formats, including T20Is, ODIs, and Test matches, along with major IPL clashes since LSG’s debut in 2022.
The stadium features state-of-the-art floodlights, excellent spectator facilities, and modern dressing rooms, making it a prime venue for high-profile matches.
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at Ekana Stadium is known to favor both batters and bowlers, depending on how it is prepared. Historically, it has been:
- Low and slow, assisting spinners and favoring teams with quality slow bowlers.
- Bowler-friendly under lights, making chasing difficult in night matches.
- A high-scoring venue at times, especially when the pitch is rolled to favor batting.
For Lucknow Super Giants, having spinners like Ravi Bishnoi and Shahbaz Ahmed could be key in home matches, while power-hitters like Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran will look to counter the challenging conditions.
The Home Crowd and Atmosphere
LSG enjoys massive support at Ekana Stadium, with Lucknow’s passionate fans creating an electric atmosphere during matches. The stadium’s modern design and high-capacity stands ensure that it is one of the most intimidating venues for visiting teams.
Who Owns Lucknow Super Giants?
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are owned by the RPSG Group, one of India’s largest business conglomerates, led by Dr. Sanjiv Goenka. The RPSG Group secured the rights to operate the Lucknow-based IPL franchise in 2021, winning the bid with a record-breaking ₹7,090 crore (US$910 million in 2023)—the highest price ever paid for an IPL team.
The group is no stranger to the IPL, having previously owned Rising Pune Supergiants (2016-2017). With LSG, Dr. Goenka has returned to franchise cricket, this time with a long-term vision to build a powerhouse team.
Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, the driving force behind LSG’s ownership, has always emphasized building a sustainable, young, and competitive team.
“When we got the Lucknow franchise, the attempt was to create something lasting, so we looked at younger players. Most of our players, with the exception of one or two, are very young, so we’re looking at building a team for the long term.”
– Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RPSG Group
