IPL franchise since 2022
Lucknow, the City of Nawabs
Lucknow Super Giants
Home ground: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Latest updates
- LSG still without a captain for IPL 2027
LSG have not announced a successor to Rishabh Pant. The retention deadline is 17 November and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
Source: Yahoo Sports - Retention deadline moved to 17 November
The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
Source: IANS - Rishabh Pant to DC, Kuldeep Yadav to LSG
The IPL confirmed the trade. Kuldeep joins at Rs 13.5 crore and Pant goes to Delhi Capitals at Rs 15 crore.
Source: IPL - Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain
Pant told the franchise he was stepping down two days before the 2026 final, after LSG finished last with four wins in 14 matches.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Squad
- MMMitchell MarshAll-rounder
- NPNicholas PooranWicketkeeper-batter, vice-captain
- AMAiden MarkramBatter
- MYMayank YadavFast bowler
- AKAvesh KhanFast bowler
- ABAyush BadoniBatter
- MSMohammed ShamiFast bowler
- ASAbdul SamadBatter
- MBMatthew BreetzkeBatter
- KYKuldeep YadavSpinnerTrade from DC
Provisional squad. It is updated after the retention deadline and the auction.
Upcoming fixtures
Fixtures appear here once the IPL 2027 schedule is added.
Latest results
Results appear here once matches are played.
Team stats
Last season: IPL 2026, bottom of the table with 8 points
Season stats fill in as matches are added.
Leadership
Roles for IPL 2027 are confirmed after the retention deadline.
Titles
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Our journeyLucknow Super Giants (LSG) joined the IPL in 2022 and reached the playoffs in their first two seasons. The franchise is based in Lucknow, plays at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium and is owned by the RPSG Group.
This page covers the history, the 2026 season, the exit of Rishabh Pant and the captaincy question for IPL 2027. It is updated as the news moves, and the dated Update Log at the bottom shows what changed and when.
Team at a glance
| Team | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| In the IPL since | 2022 |
| Based in | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Home ground | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL titles | 0 |
| Owners | RPSG Group |
| Captain | Not confirmed for IPL 2027. Rishabh Pant stepped down and left in a trade. |
| Head coach | Justin Langer |
| Latest season | IPL 2026: bottom of the table, 8 points |
| Official accounts | Instagram @lucknowsupergiants, X @LucknowIPL |
Social Media Stats
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @lucknowsupergiants | |
| X | @LucknowIPL |
History of Lucknow Super Giants
LSG were one of the two new franchises that joined the IPL in 2022, along with Gujarat Titans. They reached the playoffs in 2022 and 2023.
The captaincy question
Rishabh Pant, signed for Rs 27 crore, captained LSG for two seasons. He told the franchise he was stepping down two days before the 2026 final and was traded to Delhi Capitals on 23 June. LSG have not named a new captain. Nicholas Pooran is the vice-captain. Team director Tom Moody has spoken of a complete reset after the 2026 campaign.
The 2026 season
- Result: LSG finished last with 8 points, winning four of 14 matches.
- Bright spot: Mitchell Marsh scored 563 runs in the league stage, the most for the team.
- Last game: LSG lost to Punjab Kings, whose win ended their season.
LSG season by season
| Season | Finish | Result | Captain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3rd | Lost the Eliminator to Royal Challengers Bangalore | KL Rahul |
| 2023 | 3rd | Lost the Eliminator to Mumbai Indians | KL Rahul |
| 2024 | 7th | 14 points, seven wins | KL Rahul |
| 2025 | 7th | 12 points, six wins | Rishabh Pant |
| 2026 | 10th | 8 points, four wins | Rishabh Pant |
Who plays for LSG?
Mohammed Shami joined from Sunrisers Hyderabad in a trade before IPL 2026, and Kuldeep Yadav arrived from Delhi Capitals in the June 2026 trade for Rishabh Pant. Mitchell Marsh scored 563 runs in the 2026 league stage, the most for the team, while Prince Yadav took 16 wickets, also the most. Nicholas Pooran is the vice-captain. Ayush Badoni has been called up to the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which starts in Doha on 19 November.
Head coach and owners
Justin Langer has coached LSG since July 2023, after Andy Flower, the franchise's first head coach. LSG are owned by the RPSG Group, led by Sanjiv Goenka.
IPL 2027: what has changed so far
- Trade: Kuldeep Yadav joined from Delhi Capitals at Rs 13.5 crore.
- Captaincy: not confirmed.
- Key dates: the retention deadline is 17 November (the BCCI moved it from 15 November) and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
FAQs
Who is the LSG captain?
Not confirmed for IPL 2027. Rishabh Pant stepped down after IPL 2026 and was traded to Delhi Capitals.
Has Lucknow Super Giants won the IPL?
No. LSG have reached the playoffs, in 2022 and 2023.
Who did LSG get for Rishabh Pant?
Kuldeep Yadav, at Rs 13.5 crore.
Where does LSG play its home matches?
At the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Who is the LSG head coach?
Justin Langer, who took over in July 2023.
Who owns Lucknow Super Giants?
The RPSG Group, led by Sanjiv Goenka.
Where did LSG finish in IPL 2026?
Tenth and last, with four wins in 14 matches.
Update Log
November 10, 2026: LSG still without a captain for IPL 2027. LSG have not announced a successor to Rishabh Pant. The retention deadline is 17 November and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
November 2, 2026: Retention deadline moved to 17 November. The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
June 23, 2026: Rishabh Pant to DC, Kuldeep Yadav to LSG. The IPL confirmed the trade. Kuldeep joins at Rs 13.5 crore and Pant goes to Delhi Capitals at Rs 15 crore.
May 29, 2026: Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain. Pant told the franchise he was stepping down two days before the 2026 final, after LSG finished last with four wins in 14 matches.