Lucknow Super Giants

Gazab Andaz! Uttar Pradesh's Pride.

Captain (2025): KL Rahul (TBC)
Coach (2025): Justin Langer (TBC)
Home: BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Owner: RPSG Group
IPL Titles: 0 (Best: Playoffs)

New Era, Giant Ambitions

Joining the IPL in 2022 alongside Gujarat Titans, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) quickly established themselves as a formidable force, reaching the playoffs in both their initial seasons. Backed by the RPSG Group and representing Uttar Pradesh, LSG aims to build a strong connection with its large fanbase.

Led by the stylish KL Rahul and coached by Justin Langer (as of 2025), the team boasts a powerful batting lineup with explosive overseas players like Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis, complemented by promising Indian talent. Their home ground, the Ekana Stadium, often presents unique challenges with its pitch conditions. LSG enters IPL 2025 looking to convert their playoff appearances into a maiden title.

LSG's Key Figures

KL Rahul (Captain?)

The stylish and prolific captain (as of 2025). Rahul's consistency at the top of the order and his leadership are fundamental to LSG's strategy. A calm head under pressure.

Batsman / WK

Nicholas Pooran

WK-Batsman (WI)

Devastating left-handed power hitter, capable of demolishing attacks in the middle and death overs.

Marcus Stoinis

All-rounder (AUS)

Strong all-rounder providing middle-order firepower and handy medium-pace bowling options.

Ravi Bishnoi

Bowler (IND)

Skilful young leg-spinner known for his googlies and ability to take crucial wickets.

Krunal Pandya

All-rounder (IND)

Experienced campaigner offering tight left-arm spin and useful lower-order batting.

Mayank Yadav

Bowler (IND)

Exciting young pace sensation known for raw speed, looking to build on early promise (subject to fitness).

Auction Buy

TBD Role

A key acquisition from the auction could further bolster the squad for IPL 2025.

LSG Squad - IPL 2025 (Tentative)

Final squad subject to changes post IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

Batsmen & Wicket-Keepers

KL Rahul (IND - WK/C)

Quinton de Kock (SA - WK)

Nicholas Pooran (WI - WK)

Devdutt Padikkal (IND)

Ayush Badoni (IND)

Auction Buy (Batsman/WK)

All-Rounders

Marcus Stoinis (AUS)

Krunal Pandya (IND)

Deepak Hooda (?) (IND)

K. Gowtham (?) (IND)

Auction Buy (All-Rounder)

Bowlers

Ravi Bishnoi (IND - Leg Spin)

Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG - Pace)

Mohsin Khan (IND - Pace)

Yash Thakur (IND - Pace)

Mayank Yadav (IND - Pace)

Amit Mishra (?) (IND - Leg Spin)

Auction Buy (Bowler)

Ekana Stadium: The Lucknow Hub

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium serves as the home base for LSG. It's a modern facility known for its unique pitch characteristics.

Unlike many high-scoring IPL venues, Ekana often features pitches that are slower and offer more assistance to spinners. The larger boundary dimensions also make clearing the ropes a challenge. This necessitates different strategies, often favouring teams that can build innings effectively and utilize their spin resources well.

Capacity: Approx. 50,000
Known For: Spin-friendly (often), Large Boundaries, Modern Facilities