Lucknow Super Giants have mostly settled their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Before the auction, LSG retained 19 players, which meant they entered the auction with very limited slots to fill. The team was mainly looking to fix a few weak areas after mixed performances from some big names in recent seasons.
With a clear plan, LSG focused on adding balance and depth rather than making too many changes.
Lucknow Super Giants at IPL 2026 Auction
Lucknow Super Giants made a few targeted purchases during the IPL 2026 auction. Instead of chasing many players, they focused on experienced international names and some Indian talent to support their core group.
The most notable signing was Australian wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who became their most expensive buy at ₹8.60 crore. This move adds more strength to LSG’s batting and wicketkeeping options.
Players Bought by LSG in IPL 2026 Auction
Wanindu Hasaranga – Sri Lanka – All-rounder – ₹2 crore
Anrich Nortje – South Africa – Bowler – ₹2 crore
Mukul Choudhary – India – Wicketkeeper – ₹2.60 crore
Naman Tiwari – India – Bowler – ₹1 crore
Akshat Raghuwanshi – India – Bowler – ₹2.20 crore
Josh Inglis – Australia – Wicketkeeper – ₹8.60 crore
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Purse and Slots After Auction
After completing their buys, Lucknow Super Giants finished the auction with no slots left.
Remaining purse: ₹4.55 crore
Available slots: 0
This shows LSG were confident with their squad depth and did not feel the need to make last-minute additions.
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Lucknow Super Giants Full Squad for IPL 2026
Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, M Siddharth, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis
LSG Retention List Before Auction
Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, M Siddharth, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohammad Shami (Traded in), Arjun Tendulkar (Traded in)
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