LSG IPL 2026 Schedule: Lucknow Super Giants Full Matches List, Timings, And All You Need to Know

For Lucknow Super Giants, the IPL 2026 season opener is not just a game but an emotional story. On Wednesday, April 1 2026, at the Ekana Stadium, Rishabh Pant will captain his new side against his old team, the Delhi Capitals. Getting hold of Pant and Mohammed Shami signifies LSG’s wish to go beyond a “playoff regular” and become a strong champion.

LSG Overview

LSG IPL 2026 Schedule First Phase

LSG Squad Overview: Mastery of the “Slow Burn”

LSG’s always thrived when things get tough, and in 2026, that’s still their thing; they lean into the grind. With Justin Langer in charge, they’ve left behind any need for flash and focused on getting the job done. This year, they’re all about their bowling. Mohammed Shami swings it up front, Mayank Yadav comes in and hurls rockets at 155kmph, and most teams are already on the ropes before the spinners, Wanindu Hasaranga and Ayush Badoni, even show up. Batting-wise, they trust the Pant-Pooran combo in the middle. Those two are the safety net, so the openers can just go for it from ball one. And picking up Arjun Tendulkar finally gives them that left-arm pace option they were missing.

LSG Squad for IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant (C), Nicholas Pooran (VC), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahamad, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Arjun Tendulkar, and Josh Inglis. 

Management: Justin Langer (Head Coach), Abhay Sharma (Fielding Coach).

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