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With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season drawing near, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set to kick-start a new beginning in the capable hands of Rishabh Pant. Following their poor performance in the 2024 season, when they came seventh, LSG are keen to regain its status as a title-hunter. The team caused a stir by signing Pant on a record ₹27 crore deal to become the costliest player ever in the history of IPL. With a mix of experienced internationals and young guns, LSG hope to make a big splash this season, beginning with their opening match against Delhi Capitals on March 24 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
A new era begins
The signing of Pant is a turning point for LSG. With his aggressive batting and sharp wicketkeeping, Pant’s captaincy is likely to bring fresh energy to the team. Under his guidance, LSG will look to harness the potential of its players and create an environment where they can thrive. The team has retained key players like Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi while adding experienced internationals such as David Miller and Aiden Markram to bolster their lineup.
5 players who will determine the fate of Lucknow Super Giants’ success this year
- Rishabh Pant
Pant’s evolution from player to captain is one of the most eagerly anticipated narratives of IPL 2025. Having led Delhi Capitals before, Pant possesses experience and an aggressive style of leadership. His batting skills are well known; with more than 3,284 runs in 111 games at a high strike rate of 148.93, he is a match-winner in any form. As the captain, Pant will try to create a trust and expression-based culture in the team, and he will be urging the players to express their talent without hesitation. His pressure-holding capabilities will be extremely important as LSG will chase its first title.
- Nicholas Pooran
Pooran keeps his vice-captaincy role and will be playing an important role in LSG’s batting order. The West Indian maverick has been the find of the franchise since he turned up, plundering 358 runs in his debut season and 499 runs in his sophomore season at an incredible strike rate of 178.21. Pooran’s big-hitting ability makes him a prized performer during powerplays and decisive middle overs. Pooran’s understanding with Pant is expected to prove one of the most destructive unions in this season’s IPL.
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- Aiden Markram
Markram comes to LSG following an impressive run at Sunrisers Hyderabad, during which he scored 849 runs in three years. Markram is a flexible player who can steady the ship or push scoring when required. His right-arm off-spin offers LSG additional depth in its bowling unit with strategic possibilities during key games. Picked up at his minimum price of ₹2 crore, Markram’s international experience will prove to be a huge bonus as he makes the transition to the pressures of IPL cricket.
- David Miller
Miller brings loads of experience and destructive batting ability to the LSG roster. A prolific finisher, regarded as among the greatest finishers of T20 cricket, Miller has proved match-winning through the years in his international career. Miller’s capability of working under pressure would prove valuable to LSG during the chase attempts from narrow run positions or exacting recovery chances. Being a matured international player, the guidance from Miller will also serve as inspiration to junior colleagues for their own self-improvement.
- Ravi Bishnoi
Bishnoi is one of India’s bright young spinners and is likely to spearhead LSG’s bowling this year. With his smart variations and knack of getting wickets when the team needed them, Bishnoi has already become a known commodity in T20 leagues across the globe. His performances will be vital in keeping pressure on other teams in middle overs and assisting with getting victories through penetrating bowling spells. While he keeps developing in stature, Bishnoi may become one of the league’s best bowlers.
As IPL 2025 progresses, everyone will be watching Lucknow Super Giants and their new-look team under the captaincy of Pant. With a combination of explosive talent and strategic depth, they are likely to challenge for their maiden title while featuring some of the most thrilling players in T20 cricket at present.
