Josh Inglis, the Australian Wicket Keeper Batter has officially arrived in India & joined up with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Squad in Mumbai before their vital IPL 2026 game against the Mumbai Indians on May 4th at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Timely Boost for LSG Amid Struggles
LSG is in dire need of reinforcements with the reported arrival of Josh Inglis. LSG have won only two matches of their eight and currently sit at the bottom of the points table.
In addition, both LSG’s next opponent, the Mumbai Indians, has struggled as they too sit at the bottom of the points table and have released this news right when both teams need points.
Inglis will join the team immediately to participate in training sessions and may be a candidate for selection in the next match.
Josh Inglis vs Jasprit Bumrah: A Key Battle
Inglis is a very exciting new member of the team mainly due to the fact that he has had so much success when playing against Jasprit Bumrah. In only two innings (or games) played against Bumrah, Inglis has managed to score 52 runs in a total of 34 balls or deliveries.
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His best performance against Bumrah occurred during IPL 2025 when he crushed 20 runs in a single over from Bumrah in a very important match for Punjab Kings. If he can repeat this type of hitting against Mumbai’s bowlers, it will be huge for the team.
Controversy Around Availability and Auction Deal
At first Josh Inglis made headlines for denying Punjab Kings a chance of retaining him because of personal availability. This created controversy as a co-owner of PBKS called Inglis is “unprofessional” publicly.
Nevertheless, LSG clearly have faith in Inglis’ abilities and purchased him for an astonishing ₹8.6 crores (approximately $1.1 million) at the IPL auction.
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LSG’s amount paid for Inglis is almost four times higher than what he earned from Punjab Kings (₹2.6 crores) which was well below market value when compared to IPL contracts being paid to other players on similar level to Inglis.
Performance Stats: Why Josh Inglis Matters
In his recent IPL appearances, Josh Inglis has delivered impactful performances:
Matches: 11
Runs: 278
Strike Rate: 162+
Half-centuries: 1
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These statistics show his potential to deliver explosive starts and remain consistent in scoring at a high rate, which is a requirement for LSG.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Return to PBKS
In another update, it seems that Azmatullah Omarzai will rejoin Punjab Kings on May 7. The Afghanistan all-rounder had to leave the team due to the death of his mother.
The Punjab Kings observed a minute’s silence in her honor when they played Rajasthan Royals on April 28.
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These statistics show his potential to deliver explosive starts and remain consistent in scoring at a high rate, which is a requirement for LSG.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Return to PBKS
In another update, it seems that Azmatullah Omarzai will rejoin Punjab Kings on May 7. The Afghanistan all-rounder had to leave the team due to the death of his mother.
The Punjab Kings observed a minute’s silence in her honor when they played Rajasthan Royals on April 28.
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