Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Owners, Fixtures, Dates, Timings, Venues

Lucknow Super Giants had a tough season last year, finishing seventh with six wins and eight losses. The BCCI has announced the first set of matches for IPL 2026, and LSG will begin their campaign at home against Delhi Capitals on April 1.

In the mini auction, the team bought Josh Inglis (₹8.6 crore), Mukul Chaudhary (₹2.6 crore), Akshat Raghuvanshi (₹2.2 crore), Anrich Nortje (₹2 crore), Wanindu Hasranga (₹2 crore and Naman Tiwary (₹1 crore).

Meanwhile, Akash Deep, David Miller, Aryan Juyal, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hungarakar, Shamar Joseph and Will O’Rourke were released. The team sold all-rounder Shardul Thakur to MI for ₹2 crore, and Arjun Tendulkar came to Lucknow for ₹30 lakh. Mohammed Shami also joined from SRH.

Last season, Rishabh Pant’s batting was a struggle, and his bowling was also not strong. Pant will play again this year, Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Mohsin Khan, Arshin Kulkarni, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Akash Singh, Digwesh Rathi, M Siddharth, Abdul Samad and Mayank Yadav. The team has also retained Mitchell Marsh, exciting West Indies batsman Nicholas Pooran, South Africa T20I captain Aiden Markram and Matthew Britzke.

Lucknow will start at home against DC at the Ekana Stadium. After that, they will travel to Hyderabad to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by Eden Gardens to play against Kolkata Knight Riders. After that, they will host Gujarat Titans in Lucknow.

The rest of the schedule will come later, which will depend on the elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam.

• Captain: Rishabh Pant
• Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
• Coach: Justin Langer
• Owner: RPSG Sports Private Limited
• Home ground: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
• IPL titles: N/A

LSG’s IPL 2026 schedule

LSG’s IPL 2026 Squad

Home Ground Advantage

LSG plays its home matches at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. It is one of the newest and most modern cricket stadiums in India. With a seating capacity of over 50,000, the stadium provides a truly fort-like atmosphere for the Super Giants.

The big boundaries in Lucknow often help bowlers to stop big hitters, which gives LSG an edge with their bowling-heavy lineup.

Team Strengths in IPL 2026

1. Dynamic Batting Order: LSG have a strong top order with Indian youngsters and overseas power hitters who can take down any bowling attack.

2. Bowling Firepower: With a mix of pace and spin, their bowling attack is capable of defending low totals and thriving in Lucknow’s big boundaries.

3. All-Rounder Depth: It includes players who can contribute with both bat and ball. Thus, providing excellent flexibility for the captain.

4. Leadership and Strategy: Backed by an experienced coaching staff, LSG is known for its tactical approach to matches.

Conclusion

Lucknow Super Giants are all set to kick off the IPL 2026 season with a home match against Delhi Capitals. With new players added and key stars retained, LSG will look to bounce back after last year’s difficult campaign. Fans can follow their journey at the Ekana Stadium, Eden Gardens and other exciting venues. The team’s full schedule promises to be exciting, and every game will be important as LSG aim to top the points table.

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