The franchise will certainly want to get off to a positive start; they do not have much depth in the lower middle order. But given time, KKR has evolved to become smart dealers at the auction table creating a settled and balanced side under sensible leadership. Tapping into an impressive pool of Indian talent and some international superstars, LSG’s target would be to translate its regular playoffs presence to a competitive winning spree. The 2026 IPL season will be a key season for the team from Lucknow to define themselves, learn how to finish games off and give their home crowd something to cheer for.
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Name | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| IPL Season | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Franchise Owner | RPSG Group |
| Home Ground | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Team Philosophy | Building a balanced squad with an emphasis on data-driven planning |
| Key Strengths | Reliable middle order, impactful all-rounders, and a disciplined bowling unit |
| Playing Conditions Advantage | Spin-assisting surfaces and strong control during the middle overs |
| Fan Base | A rapidly expanding supporter base across India |
| Primary Goal | To secure the IPL 2026 championship |
LSG Squad 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants Players
WK/Batsman
Abdul Samad
Batsman
Ayush Badoni
Batsman
Matthew Breetzke
Batsman
Josh Inglis
WK/Batsman
Mukul Choudhary
WK/Batsman
Akshat Raghuwanshi
Batsman
All Rounders
Aiden Markram
All-Rounder
Arshin Kulkarni
All-Rounder
Mitchell Marsh
All-Rounder
Shahbaz Ahmed
All-Rounder
Wanindu Hasaranga
All-Rounder
Bowlers
Mohsin Khan
Bowler
Mayank Yadav
Bowler
M Siddharth
Bowler
Avesh Khan
Bowler
Akash Singh
Bowler
Prince Yadav
Bowler
Anrich Nortje
Bowler
Naman Tiwari
Bowler
Lucknow Super Giants Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Global Director of Cricket | Tom Moody |
| Strategic Advisor | Kane Williamson |
| Head Coach | Justin Langer |
| Assistant Coach | Lance Klusener |
| Bowling Coach | Bharat Arun |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Carl Crowe |
| Fielding Coach | (Likely addition discussed) Abhay Sharma (reported) |