PremiumIPL 2024; LSG preview: Lucknow Super Giants' squad, schedule, and team profile and all you need to know
In 2023, the Lucknow Super Giants finished 3rd on the points table, winning 8 out of their 14 games and losing 5.
Last Updated: 01.05 AM, Mar 20, 2024
As franchises gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), this article focuses on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their preparations, team, schedule, and more for the 2024 edition.
LSG from 2023 to 2024:
In 2023, the Lucknow Super Giants finished 3rd on the points table, winning 8 out of their 14 games and losing 5.
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The team emerged in the 2022 IPL season and has been in quite good form, reaching the playoffs both years. Injury to their captain KL Rahul in 2023 disrupted their campaign, but the side is back again with the skipper in full form, ready to lead alongside new coach Justin Langer.
LSG's IPL 2024 team composition:
The team boasts a formidable lineup with players such as vice-captain Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers, and Marcus Stoinis, but also lacks experience in their Indian pace attack and spin bowling options.
In the mini-auction, they acquired Shivam Mavi, David Willey, and Ashton Turner. They also brought in Devdutt Padikkal through the trade window.
Lucknow Super Giants Full Squad:
KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Mohd. Arshad Khan.
LSG's IPL 2024 Schedule:
March 24: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur at 3:30 PM IST
March 30: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings in Lucknow at 7:30 PM IST
March 29: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST
April 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST
April 7: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST
Important Note: The IPL 2024 schedule has been announced only for the first 21 matches while the remaining fixtures will be announced later, as per the election dates.