LSG IPL Auction 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Strengthen Squad With Key Buys On Day 2
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been assertive in their approach during the IPL 2025 mega auction. On Day 1, they made headlines by acquiring Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore. Their focus has been on creating a balanced team with both local and international players.
On the second day of the auction, LSG added Mitchell Marsh to their roster for ₹3.40 crore. They also strengthened their squad by bringing in promising Indian talent like Abdul Samad, who was bought for ₹4.20 crore. The updated list of players acquired during the auction is provided below:
| Player Name | Country | Role | Price (in INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | India | Wicketkeeper/Batter | ₹27 crore |
| David Miller | South Africa | Batter | ₹7.75 crore |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | All-Rounder | ₹3.40 crore |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | Batter | ₹2 crore |
| Abdul Samad | India | Batter | ₹4.20 crore |
| Aryan Juryal | India | Wicketkeeper | ₹30 lakh |
**Note: The player list is being updated live as Day 2 progresses.
Before the auction began, LSG had retained several key players from their previous squad. Nicholas Pooran, a wicketkeeper-batter, was retained for ₹21 crore. Bowlers Ravi Bishnoi and Mayank Yadav were each kept for ₹11 crore, while batter Ayush Badoni and bowler Mohsin Khan were retained at ₹4 crore each.
- Nicholas Pooran (Wicketkeeper-Batter) – ₹21 crore
- Ravi Bishnoi (Bowler) – ₹11 crore
- Mayank Yadav (Bowler) – ₹11 crore
- Ayush Badoni (Batter) – ₹4 crore
- Mohsin Khan (Bowler) – ₹4 crore
The team started with a budget of ₹69 crore for the auction. After strategic purchases on both days, they now have ₹14.85 crore left to finalise their squad.
LSG Remaining Purse in IPL 2025 Auction
| Total Players | Overseas Players | Purse Used (in INR) | Purse Remaining (in INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | ₹115.15 crore | ₹14.85 crore |
The current squad of LSG after Day 2 includes Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Rishabh Pant, David Miller*, Aiden Markram*, Mitchell Marsh*, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, and Aryan Juryal.
*Foreign players
The strategy for LSG this season revolves around combining seasoned match-winners with emerging stars. By blending international experience with domestic potential, they aim to be strong contenders for the IPL title. The additions on Day 2 mark significant progress towards achieving this goal.
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