Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Squad, Fixtures and Complete Player List
Lucknow Super Giants come into IPL 2026 with something to prove. Back-to-back disappointing exits after two impressive early seasons pushed the franchise to restructure meaningfully. Rishabh Pant continues as captain, Justin Langer stays as head coach, and the big incoming signing is Mohammed Shami — traded from Sunrisers Hyderabad and immediately becoming LSG’s most experienced and reliable new-ball option. See how LSG measure up against all IPL 2026 teams.
Kane Williamson has joined the setup as a strategic advisor, adding high-level cricket intelligence to Langer’s coaching staff.
LSG IPL 2026 Fixtures
| # | Date | Day | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Apr | Wed | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| 2 | 05 Apr | Sun | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad |
| 3 | 09 Apr | Thu | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata |
| 4 | 12 Apr | Sun | LSG vs GT | Lucknow |
LSG open at home in Lucknow on April 1 against Delhi Capitals. Check the IPL 2026 schedule for the complete list of fixtures.
LSG IPL 2026 Squad
Captain: Rishabh Pant | Coach: Justin Langer | Home Ground: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
| Player | Role | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (c) | WK-Batter | India |
| Nicholas Pooran | WK-Batter | West Indies |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder | Australia |
| Aiden Markram | All-rounder | South Africa |
| Abdul Samad | All-rounder | India |
| Himmat Singh | Batter | India |
| Matthew Breetzke | Batter | South Africa |
| Josh Inglis | WK-Batter | Australia |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter | India |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | Batter | India |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder | India |
| Arshin Kulkarni | All-rounder | India |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler | India |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler | India |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler | India |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler | South Africa |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | India |
| Arjun Tendulkar | All-rounder | India |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder | Sri Lanka |
| Manimaran Siddharth | Bowler | India |
| Digvesh Rathi | Bowler | India |
| Akash Singh | Bowler | India |
| Prince Yadav | Bowler | India |
| Naman Tiwari | Batter | India |
| Mukul Choudhary | Bowler | India |
What Makes LSG Dangerous in 2026
Rishabh Pant is one of the most match-changing batters on the planet. His ability to take on any bowling attack, play reverse-sweeps off fast bowling, and clear the boundary at will makes him an impossible wicket when he is in full flow. As a captain, he is instinctive and unpredictable — which makes him hard to plan against.
Nicholas Pooran alongside Pant gives LSG a one-two punch behind the stumps that no other team can match. Pooran is among the best T20 finishers in the world — his strike rate in the last five overs of an innings is among the highest of any regular IPL batter.
Mohammed Shami is the missing piece that LSG genuinely lacked last season. He swings the new ball, takes wickets in the powerplay, and brings experience that changes the dynamics of any bowling unit he joins. For LSG, he is the most important addition of their entire rebuild.
Anrich Nortje adds raw pace. On a good day, bowling at 150 kmph, he is simply unplayable. That X-factor gives LSG a trump card they can use in crunch moments.
LSG’s Title Chances: Key Points
- Pant and Pooran is the single most dangerous wicketkeeper-batter combination in the IPL
- Shami’s arrival fills the genuine bowling gap that cost LSG points last season
- Mayank Yadav’s return to fitness adds another fast bowling option that is unique and genuinely difficult to face
- The Lucknow home crowd has been superb in previous seasons — Ekana is a proper fortress
Follow LSG’s progress all season on the IPL 2026 points table.
FAQs
Who is LSG’s captain for IPL 2026? Rishabh Pant continues as captain of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026.
How did LSG get Mohammed Shami? LSG acquired Mohammed Shami via trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026.
Who coaches Lucknow Super Giants? Justin Langer is the head coach of Lucknow Super Giants, with Kane Williamson joining as strategic advisor.
When is LSG’s first IPL 2026 match? LSG open their campaign on April 1 against Delhi Capitals at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Is Mayank Yadav in the LSG squad for IPL 2026? Yes, Mayank Yadav is part of the LSG squad for IPL 2026.
Who are LSG’s overseas key players? Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis and Wanindu Hasaranga are LSG’s main overseas options.
