Here’s the full squad of LSG after the IPL 2026 mini auction at Abu Dhabi.
Lucknow Super Giants was a big spender in the IPL 2026 Auction spending ₹18.40 crore and retaining ₹4.55 crore in their purse. The franchise focused on adding depth rather than big splurges, with Josh Inglis being the key buy at ₹8.60 crore to strengthen the wicketkeeping and batting options.
LSG also added young Indian batters Mukul Choudhary and Akshat Raghuwanshi, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje boosted the all-round and pace departments.
The retained core remains LSG’s biggest strength, led by Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran. The bowling attack looks lethal with Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan, supported by Nortje and Manimaran Siddharth.
With several all-round options like Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed and Ayush Badoni, LSG head into the league with a well-rounded IPL 2026 squad capable of competing across conditions.
Players Bought in IPL Auction 2026
| Player Name | Role | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Inglis | BAT | ₹8.60 Cr |
| Mukul Choudhary | BAT | ₹2.60 Cr |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | BAT | ₹2.20 Cr |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | AR | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Anrich Nortje | BOWL | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Naman Tiwari | BOWL | ₹1.00 Cr |
Retained Players
| Player Name | Source | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Retained | ₹27.00 Cr |
| Nicholas Pooran | Retained | ₹21.00 Cr |
| Mayank Yadav | Retained | ₹11.00 Cr |
| Mohammed Shami | TRADED | ₹10.00 Cr |
| Avesh Khan | Retained | ₹9.75 Cr |
| Abdul Samad | Retained | ₹4.20 Cr |
| Ayush Badoni | Retained | ₹4.00 Cr |
| Mohsin Khan | Retained | ₹4.00 Cr |
| Mitchell Marsh | Retained | ₹3.40 Cr |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Retained | ₹2.40 Cr |
| Aiden Markram | Retained | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Manimaran Siddharth | Retained | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Matthew Breetzke | Retained | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Digvesh Rathi | Retained | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Arshin Kulkarni | Retained | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Prince Yadav | Retained | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Akash Singh | Retained | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Arjun Tendulkar | TRADED | ₹0.30 Cr |
| Himmat Singh | Retained | ₹0.30 Cr |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Full Squad List – IPL 2026
The final squad consists of 25 players (18 Indian and 7 Overseas).
Batters & Wicketkeepers
Rishabh Pant (Wicket-Keeper), Nicholas Pooran (Overseas, Wicket-Keeper), Josh Inglis (Overseas, Wicket-Keeper), Aiden Markram (Overseas), Matthew Breetzke (Overseas), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mukul Choudhary, Himmat Singh
All-Rounders
Mitchell Marsh (Overseas), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga (Overseas), Arshin Kulkarni
Bowlers
Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Anrich Nortje (Overseas), Manimaran Siddharth, Naman Tiwari, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, Arjun Tendulkar
| Total Purse Available Before Auction | Total Amount Spent in Auction | Purse Remaining |
| ₹22.95 Crore | ₹18.40 Crore | ₹4.55 Crore |
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