IPL 2022, Lucknow Super Giants: Squad, schedule, and stats
What's the story
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set for their debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting March 26. The two newly-added franchises, LSG and Gujarat Titans, will face each other in their tournament opener two days later at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. KL Rahul, who was earlier associated with Punjab Kings, will lead Lucknow in the upcoming season. Here, we decode LSG's squad and schedule.
Squad
Complete squad of LSG
A look at Lucknow Super Giants' complete squad: KL Rahul (captain), Ravi Bishnoi, Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock, Manish Pandey, Jason Holder, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Ankit Rajpoot, K Gowtham, Dushmantha Chameera, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manan Vohra, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Karan Sharma, Evin Lewis, Mayank Yadav
Buys
LSG have invested in several marquee players
LSG's biggest signing at the IPL 2022 Auction was Avesh Khan (Rs. 10 crore). Lucknow shelled out Rs. 8.75 crore for Jason Holder and are paying Rs. 8.25 crore to Krunal Pandya. They signed Quinton de Kock for Rs. 6.75 crore and roped in Mark Wood for Rs. 7.50 crore. However, the latter has been ruled out of the tournament (elbow injury).
Rahul
KL Rahul to lead LSG
Rahul, who was brought by Punjab Kings in the 2018 auction, led them for two seasons (2020 and 2021). As captain, he won 11 and lost 14 games (two decided through Super Over). He went on to become PBKS' leading run-scorer (2,548 runs at 56.62). However, the franchise couldn't reach the playoffs even once in his reign. A fresh stint with LSG awaits Rahul!
Information
What can be LSG's playing XI for the first game?
Probable XI of LSG (first match): Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (captain and wicket-keeper), Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis/Kyle Mayers, K Gowtham, Jason Holder, Avesh Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Shahbaz Nadeem (Note: Stoinis could miss the initial games due to Pakistan series).
Schedule
A look at LSG's schedule (1/3)
March 28: GT vs LSG at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST March 31: LSG vs CSK at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 4: SRH vs LSG at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 7: LSG vs DC at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 10: RR vs LSG at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
Schedule
A look at LSG's schedule (2/3)
April 16: MI vs LSG at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 3:30 PM IST April 19: LSG vs RCB at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 24: LSG vs MI at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 29: PBKS vs LSG at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST May 1: DC vs LSG at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 3:30 PM IST
Schedule
A look at LSG's schedule (3/3)
May 7: LSG vs KKR at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST May 10: LSG vs GT at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST May 15: LSG vs RR at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST May 18: KKR vs LSG at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST