LSG IPL 2025 Auction Strategy: There are only a few hours left for the IPL 2025 mega auction to begin. The auction is being held on 24 and 25 November in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah.
The last season of IPL was very disappointing for Lucknow Super Giants. After making it to the playoffs in the first two seasons consecutively, the team finished seventh in the points table last season.
Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2025 Auction Strategy
Lucknow released captain KL Rahul ahead of the mega auction. The franchise has retained Nicholas Pooran (21 crores), Ravi Bishnoi (11 crores), Mayank Yadav (11 crores), Mohsin Khan (4 crores) and Ayush Badoni (4 crores). The franchise will enter the auction with a purse of Rs 69 crore and they have only one RTM left.
What are the strategies of Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, which players can the team target, let us tell you-
Who Will Be LSG’s New Captain After KL Rahul?
Lucknow Super Giants is looking for a new captain. The team can target Shreyas Iyer, who has led two different IPL franchises to the finals. Under the captaincy of Iyer, Kolkata Knight Riders also won the title last season. Also, he is a good option for the middle-order.
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Target Players for LSG: Focus on Pacers and All-Rounders
Lucknow Super Giants can target Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis for the all-rounder role. Last season was not good for Maxwell, but he can show a great game on the slow pitch of Ekana. At the same time, the team has an RTM card available. The franchise can include Marcus Stoinis back in the team.
Josh Hazlewood did not play IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. He has shown great games for Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the league. Lucknow can target Hazlewood as a fast bowling option in the mega auction.
Can Jos Buttler Be the New Opener for LSG?
After the exit of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, Lucknow Super Giants is looking for a new opening pair. The franchise can target Jos Buttler, who is a good option as an opener and captain. Also, the team can also bid for Mumbai Indians players Naman Dheer and Ishan Kishan.
Predicted Playing XI for LSG
Here’s how LSG’s playing XI could shape up after the auction:
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Openers | Jos Buttler/Ishan Kishan |
| Middle Order | Nicholas Pooran, Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dheer |
| All-Rounders | Glenn Maxwell/Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni |
| Bowlers | Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Josh Hazlewood |
With strategic buys, LSG aims to return stronger in IPL 2025. Fans eagerly await to see how their favourite team performs in the auction.
