Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) History, Player Line-Up and Team Standing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) History, Player Line-Up and Team Standing
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) History, Player Line-Up and Team Standing

August 20, 2024

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) History, Player Line-Up and Team Standing

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are a professional cricket team based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Established in 2021, the team plays its home games at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium. Owned by the RPSG Group, which previously managed the Rising Pune Supergiant from 2016 to 2017, LSG is captained by KL Rahul and coached by Justin Langer.

Lucknow Super Giants Franchise history

In August 2021, the Indian Premier League’s Governing Council invited bids for two new franchises. Although 22 companies expressed interest, only six serious bids emerged due to the high base price. The RPSG Group, owned by Sanjiv Goenka, won the rights to the Lucknow franchise with a bid of ₹7,090 crore (around ₹80 billion or US$950 million in 2023).

A competition was held to select the team’s name, and “Lucknow Super Giants” was chosen in January 2022. The name incorporates “SG” from the owner’s initials, echoing Goenka’s previous IPL team, Rising Pune Supergiant. It also aligns with his rebranding of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club’s football division to Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

Lucknow Super Giants Team History

In the February 2022 mega auction, the Lucknow Super Giants secured key players like KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Mark Wood, and Marcus Stoinis. KL Rahul was later named team captain, with former Zimbabwean cricketer Andy Flower as head coach and former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir as team mentor.

In their debut 2022 season, LSG finished third in the group stage and advanced to the playoffs but were eliminated by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator match. The 2023 season followed a similar pattern, with LSG finishing third again and losing in the Eliminator, this time to Mumbai Indians. Despite these setbacks, LSG has grown in popularity, becoming one of India’s top 10 most-followed cricket clubs, boasting 4.6 million social media followers as of March 2024.

2022 Lucknow Super Giants season

The Lucknow Super Giants are a cricket franchise based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They made their debut in the 2022 IPL season. The RPSG Group owns the team, with KL Rahul as captain and Andy Flower as head coach during its inaugural season.

2023 Lucknow Super Giants season

The Lucknow Super Giants are a franchise cricket team based in Uttar Pradesh. The 2023 season marked their second year competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where they were one of the ten teams participating in the tournament.

Lucknow Super Giants Livery

The Lucknow Super Giants’ livery is characterized by a vibrant and distinctive color scheme that reflects the team’s energetic and ambitious spirit. Their primary colors are a deep blue and a rich gold, symbolizing strength and prosperity. The team’s logo features a stylized representation of a lion, embodying courage and regality, set against these bold colors. The jersey design incorporates subtle patterns and accents, enhancing its modern and sleek appearance. The combination of blue and gold stands out on the field. It connects with the city’s vibrant culture and the team’s aspirations in the Indian Premier League.

Lucknow Super Giants Team line up

Lucknow Super Giants Batters: KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Quinton De Kock, Nicholas Pooran, and Ashton Turner

Lucknow Super Giants All-Rounders: Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Prerak Mankad, Yudhvir Singh, Arshin Kulkarni

Lucknow Super Giants Bowlers: Shivam Mavi, Shamar Joseph, Matt Henry, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Naveen Ul Haq, and M Siddharth

LSG Rivalry

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have developed a notable rivalry with the Gujarat Titans since both teams joined the IPL in 2022. Their clashes have been highly competitive and exciting, reflecting their ambitions and strong performances in the league. The rivalry is marked by intense matches and significant performances from key players, contributing to a growing competitive edge between the two franchises.

LSG has also fostered rivalries with established teams like the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), often highlighted by high-stakes encounters and memorable moments. These rivalries add to the drama and excitement of the IPL as each team vies for supremacy and critical victories throughout the season.

Lucknow Super Giants Current Standing in IPL 2024.

As of August 2024, the Lucknow Super Giants are competitive in the IPL 2024 standings. They are placed within the top half of the table, showing strong performances throughout the season. The team has been consistent in its match outcomes, contributing to its solid position. For the most recent and detailed standings, including points and match results, checking the latest IPL standings updates would provide the most current information.


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Katarzyna Nowak

Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and cricket sportsbook app reviews. As an author for IPLWin365 (IPL365 News), she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for cricket, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.