The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have carefully crafted an elite team that will be playing in 2025’s Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The team combines experienced internationals and emerging talent to increase their chances of an impressive campaign.
Complete Team Squad List
Here is a complete list of players who will be playing for LSG for the 2025 IPL season:
| Player Name | Role | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | 27 crore |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | 21 crore |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | 11 crore |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | 11 crore |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler | 9.75 crore |
| Akash Deep | Bowler | 8 crore |
| David Miller | Batsman | 7.5 crore |
| Abdul Samad | All-rounder | 4.20 crore |
| Ayush Badoni | All-rounder | 4 million |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler | 4 million |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder | 3.4 million |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder | 2.4 crore |
| Aiden Markram | Batsman | 2 million |
| Matthew Breetzke | Batsman | 75 lakh |
| Shamar Joseph | Bowler | 75 lakh |
| Manimaran Siddharth | Bowler | 75 lakh |
| Himmat Singh | Batsman | 30 lakh |
| Arshin Kulkarni | All-rounder | 30 lakh |
| Digvesh Rathi | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Prince Yadav | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Yuvraj Chaudhary | All-rounder | 30 lakh |
| Akash Singh | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Rajvardhan Hangargekar | All-rounder | 30 lakh |
| Aryan Juyal | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | 30 lakh |
Retained Core Players
LSG has kept important performers who have been crucial to their previous successes:
- Nicholas Pooran (Rs21 crore): The West Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, known for his explosive batting, remains a pivotal figure in LSG’s lineup.
- Ravi Bishnoi (Rs11 crore): The naive leg-spinner remains a key element of LSG’s bowling team providing both control and wicket-taking capabilities.
- Mayank Yadav (Rs11 crore) A promising fast bowler, who has demonstrated potential in the past, adding an extra dimension to the speed department.
- Mohsin Khan (Rs4 crore) Left-handed medium-fast bowler who has proven successful in the powerplay as well as death overs.
- Ayush Badoni (Rs4 crore) An all-rounder who is emerging who can contribute significantly with the ball and bat.
Strategic Acquisitions at the 2025 Auction
The auction for 2025 took place, LSG made several high-profile additions to their squad:
- Rishabh Pant (Rs27 crore) Purchased at a record price, the wicketkeeper with a dynamic personality has a dazzling batting ability and leadership skills for the squad.
- Aiden Markram (Rs2 crore) Aiden Markram (Rs2 million) South African top-order batsman adds the stability and versatility of the LSG’s batting lineup.
- David Miller (Rs7.5 crore) known for his ability to finish The experienced South African batsman strengthens the middle order.
- Mitchell Marsh (Rs3.4 crore) Mitchell Marsh (Rs3.4 crore) Australian all-rounder is a blend of a spirited batting style and dependable medium-pace bowling.
- Shahbaz Ahmed (Rs2.4 crore) A Indian all-rounder, who is able to contribute with left-arm spin as well as lower-order batting.
- Akash Deep (Rs8 crore): A right-arm fast-medium bowler who increases the depth of his pace-attack.
- Abdul Samad (Rs4.2 crore) Young talent with promise who is known for his ability to hit hard in middle-order cricket.
- Akash Singh (Rs30 lakh): A left-arm fast bowler who adds variety to the bowling line-up.
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar (Rs30 lakh) An all-rounder in the making who has the potential to be a contributor to both departments.
- Aryan Jouryal (Rs30 lakh): A young wicketkeeper-batsman who will add depth to the team’s wicketkeeping options.
Team Composition and Strategy
The 2025 squad of LSG’s season is a shrewd mix of explosive batting multi-faceted all-rounders, as well as an effective bowling attack
- batsman line-up with the addition of Rishabh Pant and the re-signing of Nicholas Pooran, LSG boasts an impressive batting line-up capable of setting and chasing tough targets. The addition of David Miller and Aiden Markram makes the middle order stronger, as well as young talent such as Ayush Badoni as well as Abdul Samad provide power-hitting options in the lower tier.
- Bowling Attack The team boasts a great mix of pace and spin with the team being which is led by Ravi Bishnoi, who continues to be a crucial wicket-taker. Avesh Khan Akash Deep, as well as Mohsin Khan are a formidable trio of pace players, with left-handed options like Akash Singh. In the spin section, supported with Shahbaz Ahmed and Bishnoi, assures that LSG is diverse and has variety in its bowling team.
- all-round balance players such as Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed as well as Rajvardhan Hangargekar offer flexibility, giving stability when bowling and batting. These players will be essential in ensuring the balance of the XI team.
Expectations for the 2025 IPL Season
With a balanced team, LSG is a strong contender for the IPL 2025 championship. Their batting power and a flexible bowling technique, position themselves as the more balanced teams during the tournament. The mix of veteran international stars and promising young talent provides LSG the flexibility to adjust to various match conditions.
Challenges Ahead
While the team of LSG looks solid on the surface, their success depends on the reliability of key players such as Rishabh Pant Nicholas Pooran, and Ravi Bishnoi. The management of injuries and the load of their pacers will be crucial in the context of the high-pressure demands that is the IPL. Furthermore, the youngsters must step up under pressure, particularly in the final games.
