LSG Squad 2027
Lucknow Super Giants have 24 players on their list going into the IPL 2027 retention deadline on 17 November 2026, 6 of them from overseas, after they brought in Kuldeep Yadav (from DC) and sent Rishabh Pant (to DC) the other way. Nicholas Pooran is their most expensive player at ₹21 Cr. Whoever LSG release by the deadline goes back into the mini auction on 16 December 2026.
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LSG squad 2027 by role
Batters (6)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Samad | India | ₹4.2 Cr | |
| Ayush Badoni | India | ₹4 Cr | |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | India | ₹2.2 Cr | |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Matthew Breetzke | South Africa Overseas | ₹75 L | |
| Himmat Singh | India | ₹30 L |
Wicketkeepers (3)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies Overseas | ₹21 Cr | |
| Josh Inglis | Australia Overseas | ₹8.6 Cr | |
| Mukul Choudhary | India | ₹2.6 Cr |
All-rounders (4)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahbaz Ahmed | India | ₹2.4 Cr | |
| George Linde 2026 replacement | South Africa Overseas | ₹1 Cr | |
| Arshin Kulkarni | India | ₹30 L | |
| Prince Yadav | India | ₹30 L |
Fast bowlers (8)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Yadav | India | ₹11 Cr | |
| Mohammed Shami | India | ₹10 Cr | |
| Avesh Khan | India | ₹9.75 Cr | |
| Mohsin Khan | India | ₹4 Cr | |
| Anrich Nortje | South Africa Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Naman Tiwari | India | ₹1 Cr | |
| Akash Singh | India | ₹30 L | |
| Arjun Tendulkar | India | ₹30 L |
Spinners (3)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav Traded from DC, 23 Jun 2026 | India | ₹13.5 Cr | |
| Manimaran Siddharth | India | ₹75 L | |
| Digvesh Rathi | India | ₹30 L |
LSG squad 2027 at a glance
Lucknow Super Giants have 18 Indian players and 6 overseas players from South Africa, Australia and West Indies. 12 of the squad are uncapped. Known contracts add up to ₹102.55 Cr.
The average age at the start of IPL 2027 will be about 28.2. Mohammed Shami is the oldest at 36, Naman Tiwari the youngest at 21. 2 players will be 35 or older: Mohammed Shami and George Linde.
Of the current list, 17 were retained before the 2026 auction, 5 were bought at it, 1 joined as replacements during the 2026 season and 1 arrived by trade for 2027.
LSG trades for IPL 2027
- Rishabh Pant: to Delhi Capitals, ₹15 Cr, 23 Jun 2026. Swap with Kuldeep Yadav; fee was ₹27 Cr.
- Kuldeep Yadav: from Delhi Capitals, ₹13.5 Cr, 23 Jun 2026. Swap with Rishabh Pant; IPL release says "existing fee".
What LSG can do at the IPL 2027 auction
Before releases, LSG have 1 free squad slot and 2 free overseas slots. Every player they release on 17 November 2026 frees a slot and adds that player's fee back to the purse. There is no Right to Match card at a mini auction, so if LSG want a released player back they have to win him in open bidding on 16 December 2026.
See where all ten teams stand on the IPL 2027 retention list, and the date, time and venue on the IPL 2027 auction date page.
LSG squad 2027 FAQ
How many players are in the LSG squad for IPL 2027?
24 players are on the Lucknow Super Giants list right now, 6 of them overseas, counting their IPL 2026 squad (with mid-season replacements) and the confirmed 2027 trades. The number will drop when LSG release players by the 17 November 2026 deadline; a squad can hold at most 25 players and 8 overseas.
Who is the most expensive player in the LSG squad?
Nicholas Pooran at ₹21 Cr.
Did LSG make any trades for IPL 2027?
Yes. Lucknow Super Giants brought in Kuldeep Yadav (from DC) and sent Rishabh Pant (to DC) the other way.
When will LSG announce their retention list?
All teams must submit retained and released players by 17 November 2026. LSG will then shop for the gaps at the mini auction on 16 December 2026 in Goa.
How much money did LSG have at the last auction?
Lucknow Super Giants went into the IPL 2026 auction with ₹22.95 Cr, according to the IPL's retention release. Their purse for 2027 depends on whom they release; the auction purse is reported to rise to ₹130 Cr per team.