Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will commence their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1. Following an underwhelming previous season, where they finished seventh, captain Rishabh Pant will aim to guide his team to a title this year.
The franchise strengthened their squad during the IPL 2025 mini-auction. Lucknow Super Giants signed Australian wicketkeeper Josh Inglis along with bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje. They also secured experienced fast bowler Mohammad Shami through a key trade with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Full Schedule
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the complete schedule. The Super Giants will begin their campaign against the Delhi Capitals, hoping to build strong positive momentum during their opening match at their home stadium.
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| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| April 1 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| April 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 12 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| April 15 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| April 22 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 26 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 4 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| May 7 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 10 | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| May 15 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 19 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| May 23 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Venue Details
Lucknow Super Giants will compete across multiple venues during their IPL 2026 campaign. The Ekana Stadium will serve as their home ground, where they will aim to take full advantage of familiar conditions. However, LSG will also need to perform well in their seven away matches across different venues.
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Home and Away Matches
Captain Rishabh Pant and his squad will enjoy a strong home advantage, playing seven matches at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Making the most of these home fixtures will be crucial for their campaign this season.
Apart from their home matches, the team will travel to Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, New Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai, and Jaipur. Securing wins in away matches will be important as they aim to qualify comfortably for the playoffs.
Lucknow Super Giants Full Squad IPL 2026
The franchise retained its core squad and added several players during the recent mini auction. The management signed overseas players Josh Inglis, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Anrich Nortje, along with Indian players Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari, and Akshat Raghuwanshi, to strengthen the team.
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke
All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, Mohammad Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Captain and Coaching Staff
Rishabh Pant returns to lead the Lucknow Super Giants after their disappointing seventh-place finish last season. The captain will aim to guide the team to a stronger campaign with improved consistency this year.
With an experienced coaching staff and a well-balanced squad, the franchise will look to build momentum early. Lucknow Super Giants will be focused on executing clear strategies.
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Head Coach: Justin Langer
Batting Coach: Matthew Mott
Bowling Coach: Bharat Arun
Assistant Coach: Lance Klusener
Fielding Coach: Abhay Sharma
Advisor: Kane Williamson
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