Lucknow Super Giants team management at Tata IPL Auction. Photo Credit: BCCI/IPL Photo
The IPL 2026 Auction marked a significant moment for the Lucknow Super Giants. They took a daring yet balanced approach by concentrating on enhancing their batting depth and selected adaptable all-rounders. By maintaining a solid local foundation and incorporating clever overseas acquisitions LSG has created a team that appears more well-rounded than ever.
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Auction Overview
| Category | Details |
| Auction Date | 16 December 2025 (Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi) |
| Purse Amount (₹) | 125 crore |
| Amount Spent (₹) | 120.45 crore |
| Amount Remaining (₹) | 4.55 crore |
| RTM Remaining | 0 (no Right-to-Match cards left) |
| Total Players in Squad | 25 (full squad) |
| Overseas Players | 8 (maximum allowed) |
| Biggest Buy | Josh Inglis – ₹8.60 crore (Australia, wicket-keeper) |
The IPL 2026 auction for the Lucknow Super Giants in Abu Dhabi was a significant moment for the team. They began with a budget of ₹125 crore and ended up spending ₹120.45 crore to assemble a complete squad of 25 players which left them with ₹4.55 crore remaining. After keeping 17 players, they went into the auction with ₹22.95 crore available allowing them to strategically pursue important signings. Their most expensive acquisition was Josh Inglis for ₹8.60 crore showcasing their commitment to enhancing squad depth and balance.
Players Bought at Auction: IPL 2026
| Player | Role | Base Price (₹) | Final Bid (₹) |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (Overseas) | All-rounder | 2 crore | 2 crore |
| Anrich Nortje (Overseas) | Bowler | 2 crore | 2 crore |
| Mukul Choudhary | Wicket-keeper | 30 lakh | 2.6 crore |
| Naman Tiwari | Bowler | 30 lakh | 1 crore |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | Batter | 30 lakh | 2.2 crore |
| Josh Inglis (Overseas) | Wicket-keeper | 2 crore | 8.6 crore |
Lucknow Super Giants entered the auction to address six squad vacancies. Their most significant acquisition was Josh Inglis for ₹8.6 crore while established players Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje were acquired at their base price. Additionally, promising Indian talents Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi and Naman Tiwari received solid bids. This provides LSG with a well-rounded combination of experience for the upcoming season.
Players Retained Before Auction: IPL 2026
| Player | Role | Salary (₹) |
| Abdul Samad | Batter | 4.2 crore |
| Aiden Markram (Overseas) | All-rounder | 2 crore |
| Akash Singh | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Arshin Kulkarni | All-rounder | 30 lakh |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler | 9.75 crore |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter | 4 crore |
| Digvesh Singh | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Himmat Singh | Batter | 30 lakh |
| M Siddharth | Bowler | 75 lakh |
| Matthew Breetzke (Overseas) | Batter | 75 lakh |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | 11 crore |
| Mitchell Marsh (Overseas) | All-rounder | 3.4 crore |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler | 4 crore |
| Nicholas Pooran (Overseas) | Wicket-keeper | 21 crore |
| Prince Yadav | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicket-keeper | 27 crore |
| Shahbaz Ahmad | All-rounder | 2.4 crore |
The retained list of the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 showcases a solid combination of star players and emerging talent. Key figures like Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran head the team while the fast bowling pair of Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan provide additional strength. In addition to international selections like Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, LSG has also shown trust in young players such as Arshin Kulkarni and Akash Singh.
Players Traded In Auction: IPL 2026
| Player | Role | From Team | Salary (₹) |
| Arjun Tendulkar | Bowler | Mumbai Indians | 30 lakh |
| Mohammad Shami | Bowler | Gujarat Titans | 10 crore |
Lucknow Super Giants brought in two bowlers Mohammad Shami and Arjun Tendulkar to boost their bowling strength. These additions provided a mix of solid experience and fresh talent to LSG’s bowling squad.
