LSG: Squad, Schedule, Captain, and Key Players in IPL 2026
Last Updated on Apr 13th, 2026 by Kamal Kishor, Leave a Comment
Two seventh-place finishes. Two early exits before that. And not a single deep run to show for it. That’s been the story of Lucknow Super Giants so far. But this year in IPL 2026, they have assembled a team that can win its very first knockout – and push through.
In their past seasons, many visible gaps had cost them important games. However, for the very first time, they look more stable, composed, and ready to take on. LSG in IPL 2026 are the most nawabi version of this team yet. Calm in the way they play – but capable of turning a game within a few overs.
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LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS – TEAM OVERVIEW IPL 2026
| Detail | Info |
| Team | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Home Ground | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL Titles | 0 (only active team that has never reached the IPL finals) |
| IPL 2026 Status | Balanced Squad, Strong Playoff Push |
Who Are The Key Players Of LSG To Look For In IPL 2026?
LSG’s 2026 IPL squad is very balanced. They have several match winners on their side who can single-handedly finish the games.
- Rishabh Pant: Captain & Wicketkeeper-Batter
A reliable captain bought for a massive sum of ₹27 crore. He is the most expensive signing in IPL auction history. His sharpness behind the stumps and merciless batting in the T20 format make him very ruthless.
- Mitchell Marsh: Likely Opener
Likely opener. Tall, aggressive, capable of taking apart any powerplay attack. The kind of cricketer who changes the tempo of a match within 2 or 3 overs.
- Nicholas Pooran: If Pant is the captain, Pooran is the accelerant.
A middle-order batsman with a strike rate of 160. He can take a match that’s drifting and drag it toward the LSGs’ victory at any given moment.
- Mohammed Shami: Pace Bowler
Traded from SRH specifically to solve LSG’s bowling problem. His swing in the first over of a match can pose a serious blow to the challenging team.
- Mayank Yadav: Pace Bowler
Bowls consistently at 155+ km/h. There is no comfortable preparation for facing him. He is young, energetic, and someone close to unplayable on his best days.
FULL SQUAD LIST OF LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS IPL 2026
| SQUAD | ||
| {C} RISHABH PANT – (WICKETKEEPER-BATTER) | {VC} AIDEN MARKRAM – (BATTER) | MUKUL CHOUDHARY – (WICKETKEEPER-BATTER) |
| NICHOLAS POORAN – (WICKETKEEPER-BATTER) | JOSH INGLIS – (WICKETKEEPER-BATTER) | ABDUL SAMAD – (ALL-ROUNDER) |
| HIMMAT SINGH – (BATTER) | AKSHAT RAGHUVANSHI – (BATTER) | MITCHELL MARSH – (ALL-ROUNDER) |
| SHAHBAZ AHAMAD – (ALL-ROUNDER) | ARSHIN KULKARNI – (ALL-ROUNDER) | WANINDU HASARANGA – (ALL-ROUNDER) |
| AYUSH BADONI – (ALL-ROUNDER) | MOHAMMAD SHAMI – (BOWLER) | AVESH KHAN – (BOWLER) |
| M. SIDHARTH – (BOWLER) | DIGVESH SINGH – (BOWLER) | AKASH SINGH – (BOWLER) |
| PRINCE YADAV – (BOWLER) | ARJUN TENDULKAR – (BOWLER) | ANRICH NORTJE – (BOWLER) |
| NAMAN TIWARI – (BOWLER) | MAYANK YADAV – 05 (BOWLER) | MOHSIN KHAN – (BOWLER) |
For the live squad and any injury replacements, check the official LSG page: lucknowsupergiants.in/team
The Coaching Brains Of Lucknow Super Giants In IPL
Behind this steady and composed Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 squad, the coaching setup keeps things steady.
- Justin Langer (Head Coach): brings clarity and structure.
- Zaheer Khan (Mentor): adds to the bowling unit, especially with the kind of pace attack they have this season.
COMPLETE LSG IPL 2026 MATCH SCHEDULE
| Home Matches – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | |||
| Date | Match | Venue + Time | State/UT |
| April 1 2026 | (5th Match) Delhi Capitals VS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow07:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
| April 12 | (19th Match) Gujarat TitansVS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow03:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
| April 22 | (32nd Match) Rajasthan RoyalsVS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow07:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
| April 26 | (38th Match) Kolkata Knight RidersVS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow07:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
| May 7 | (47th Match) Royal Challengers BengaluruVS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow07:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
| May 15 | (55th Match) Chennai Super KingsVS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow07:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
| May 23 | (65th Match) Punjab KingsVS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow07:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
| Away Matches | |||
| April 5 2026 | (10th Match) Sunrisers HyderabadVS Lucknow Super Giants | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad03:30 PM | Telangana |
| April 9 2026 | (15th Match) Kolkata Knight RidersVS Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata07:30 PM | West Bengal |
| April 15 2026 | (23rd Match) Royal Challengers BengaluruVS Lucknow Super Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru07:30 PM | Karnataka |
| April 19 2026 | (29th Match) Punjab KingsVS Lucknow Super Giants | New International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur07:30 PM | Chandigarh |
| May 4 2026 | (44th Match) Mumbai IndiansVS Lucknow Super Giants | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai07:30 PM | Maharashtra |
| May 10 2026 | (52nd Match) Chennai Super KingsVS Lucknow Super Giants | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai03:30 PM | Tamil Nadu |
| May 19 2026 | (62nd Match) Rajasthan RoyalsVS Lucknow Super Giants | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur 07:30 PM | Rajasthan |
Full official schedule: iplt20.com/matches/fixtures
The LSG IPL 2026 schedule comprises all these matches. However, the season is packed with more exciting teams and matches as well. To get a full tournament overview, check out the IPL 2026 schedule and other team fixtures over here.
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- Gujarat Titans
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LSG IPL 2026: STRENGTHS & CONCERNS
This is the most balanced LSG squad so far. The pace attack stands out, the middle order has proven match-winners, and the structure feels clearer than before. On most days, they have enough to control a game.
What Can Work For Them?
They now have a strong pace unit with Shami leading and finishers like Pant, whereas Pooran gives them the flexibility to set a massive target or chase one.
Where Do They Need To Focus?
There are players who are injury-prone, especially key pacers. This could disrupt their balance. And if sometimes the top order misfires together, the middle ones have to step up.
WHERE CAN YOU CATCH LSG LIVE ACROSS INDIA?
IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to May 31 across 12 cities in India. And this season, you are gonna see these “Nawabi Giants” across India. Here is the LSG’s match venues for IPL 2026 (city-wise list)
| City | State/UT |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| Hyderabad | Telangana |
| Kolkata | West Bengal |
| New Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
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CAN LSG WIN IPL 2026?
Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 look better placed than ever before. The gaps from previous seasons, especially in bowling, look sorted. Mohammed Shami adds control upfront, and Mayank Yadav brings pace that changes how teams bat.
The bigger question is the batting depth. If Pant and Pooran fire, LSG look dominant. If not, things can slow down quickly. Their home record at Ekana also needs fixing. It hasn’t been an advantage, whereas it should be.
And finally, if their bowling clicks and home form improves, LSG is likely to reach the playoffs very easily. What happens after that depends on whether they can finally deliver in a knockout game.
The first ball drops on April 1. Against Delhi Capitals. At home.
FAQs
Who is the LSG captain for IPL 2026?
Rishabh Pant leads as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. He was acquired as the franchise’s most expensive signing at ₹27 crore in the mega auction, and retained as captain despite a difficult 2025 campaign.
What is LSG’s home ground for IPL 2026?
All seven LSG home matches are played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Capacity is approximately 50,000.
When does LSG play their first home match in IPL 2026?
LSG open at home on April 1 against the Delhi Capitals. Start time is 19:30 IST – that’s 10:00 AM EST in Toronto and 07:00 AM PST in Vancouver.
Which LSG home game is the best to attend?
The May 7 fixture against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the marquee home game of the season – Ekana will be at its most charged for that one. The April 26 game against KKR is a close second.
Has LSG ever won the IPL?
No. LSG is the only active IPL franchise that has never reached a final. They qualified for the playoffs in their first two seasons (2022 and 2023) and were eliminated both times in the Eliminator.
How do I fly from Canada to Lucknow for IPL matches?
There are no direct flights from Canada to Lucknow. The most common route is via Delhi (DEL) – most major carriers, including Air India, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, can get you there with one stopover. From Delhi, Lucknow is 45 minutes by air or 5 hours by train. Search all available routes on MyTicketsToIndia.
Can I combine Lucknow with another IPL city?
Absolutely – and many Canadian fans do. Delhi is 45 minutes from Lucknow by air and serves as the main transit hub. You can also combine with Mumbai or Bengaluru on a longer trip. We cover routes to all major IPL cities from Canada – browse them in the flights section above.
What’s the best time to book flights to Lucknow for IPL?
Six to eight weeks before your target match date gives you the best combination of availability and price. Fares to Lucknow during April-May tend to spike in the final three weeks before high-profile home fixtures.
What should I expect from Ekana Stadium?
A modern, well-designed ground with good sightlines, covered upper stands, and a Lucknow crowd that knows cricket deeply. It’s less frenzied than Chepauk or Eden Gardens but more focused – a knowledgeable crowd that appreciates the game as much as the occasion.
Is Lucknow a good city to visit beyond the cricket?
One of the best. Lucknow’s food, architecture, and old-city culture are genuinely world-class. The Bara Imambara, Chowk market, and any restaurant serving galouti kebab are non-negotiable. Plan at least a day on either side of the match.
READY TO SEE THE SUPER GIANTS LIVE?
LSG in 2026 IPL is ready to take redemption for the previous four seasons. They have sharpened their lineup and strengthened their weaknesses, so expect a very good rivalry against other teams.
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