IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Squad Analysis, Probable Playing 11, Complete Squad & Coaching Staff

Lucknow Super Giants will begin their season by facing Delhi Capitals at the Vizag Stadium. Rishabh Pant-led LSG will be eyeing a "fourth time's the charm" moment in this season’s IPL 2025. LSG has made significant changes to their squad, from appointing a new captain to strengthening their Indian core pace attack, although they have already faced some struggles. To know more about LSG, check out the Lucknow Super Giants squad analysis, probable playing XI, and coaching staff ahead of IPL 2025.

Lucknow Super Giants Squad for the IPL 2025

Batters:
Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni

Wicket-keepers:
Rishabh Pant(c), Nicholas Pooran, Aryan Juyal

All-rounders:
Mitchell Marsh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuvraj Chaudhary

Bowlers:
Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Digvesh Singh, M Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Shamar Joseph

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing 11

Rishabh Pant(c&wk), Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Manimaran Siddharth, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Rajavardhan Hangargekar, Shamar Joesph, Abdul Samad/ Shabaz Ahmed(Impact Player)

Vulnerable Batting Core

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have an impressive middle order, but their top order lacks stability due to the absence of a reliable opening option in their lineup. The designated openers we've predicted offer little flexibility. Record signing and their captain Rishabh Pant, who began his IPL career as an opening batter, and Arshin Kulkarni, who played at number three last season, could be viable options to open the innings. They also have Matthew Breetzke, but if he is chosen to open, it would prevent them from including an extra overseas bowler in their lineup. This leaves them with the choice of opening with their captain Rishabh Pant or Mitchell Marsh. LSG must figure out its top three order to maintain its dynamic approach.

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In the middle order, they possess explosive players such as Nicholas Pooran and David Miller. The key X-factor in this batting lineup will be Ayush Badoni, who is expected to be their floater this season. Badoni is the only player they have consistently backed since their inaugural season in the IPL. If the opposition manages to take quick wickets in the middle order, LSG may find themselves in trouble. In such situations, they can utilize Abdul Samad as their impact player; he is a more reliable option as the Impact Substitute in their lineup.

Overall, while the vulnerability caused by the top order is a concern, it can potentially be addressed by the middle order until LSG identifies a perfect opening pair to dominate the opposition during the powerplay.

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A Worrying Bowling Lineup

The Lucknow Super Giants initially boasted a strong bowling lineup following the auction. The bowlers they signed and retained would have posed a significant challenge for the opposition this season. However, injuries to key players have altered this dynamic. Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav have yet to join the team, while Mohsin Khan has been ruled out, and the status of Akash Deep is uncertain as he will miss a few matches due to injury. What started as a stellar Indian bowling core rated at 10/10 has now been significantly diminished to 5/10.

With Mohsin Khan unavailable, Shardul Thakur has joined the LSG squad as an experienced pacer, supplementing their bowling attack alongside Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, and Rajavardhan Hangargekar. 

Their spinners will need to step up and support the seamers during challenging phases of the game. Led by Ravi Bishnoi, their spin department also includes Shabaz Nadeem and Manimaran Siddharth, who could be utilized as impact players depending on the conditions. While there are concerns about the pace department, LSG can rely on a competent spin attack to support their efforts, regardless of the playing conditions.

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