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IPL 2023 – Lucknow Super Giants Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

The Lucknow Super Giants had a great debut season in the TATA IPL 2022, making it to the playoffs. However, their journey ended there as they lost the eliminator match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The team is back this year with a fresh squad and a renewed determination to go all the way.

Let’s take a closer look at the team’s history, full squad, possible XI, strengths, weaknesses,form, chances of winning, and schedule.

History

The team made their debut in the TATA IPL in 2022, and they had a successful first season, making it to the playoffs. However, they were knocked out in the eliminator round. The team is owned by RPSG Group, and they play their home games at the newly-built Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Full Squad

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The Lucknow Super Giants have made some significant changes to their squad this year, with a total of 25 players in their ranks.

Here is the full squad of the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2023:

  1. Andy Flower – Head Coach
  2. KL Rahul – Captain
  3. Marcus Stoinis – All-Rounder
  4. Ravi Bishnoi – Bowler
  5. Quinton De Kock – Batsman/Wicket-keeper
  6. Deepak Hooda – All-Rounder
  7. Krunal Pandya – All-Rounder
  8. Avesh Khan – Bowler
  9. Mark Wood – Bowler
  10. K Gowtham – All-Rounder
  11. Manan Vohra – Batsman
  12. Mohsin Khan – Bowler
  13. Ayush Badoni – All-Rounder
  14. Kyle Mayers – All-Rounder
  15. Karan Sharma – All-Rounder
  16. Mayank Yadav – Bowler
  17. Nicholas Pooran – Wicket-keeper
  18. Jaydev Unadkat – Bowler
  19. Yash Thakur – Bowler
  20. Romario Shepherd – All-Rounder
  21. Daniel Sams – All-Rounder
  22. Amit Mishra – Bowler
  23. Prerak Mankad – All-Rounder
  24. Swapnil Singh – Bowler
  25. Naveen ul Haq – Bowler
  26. Yudhvir Charak – All-Rounder

Here is the possible XI for the team:

  • KL Rahul (c)
  • Quinton De Kock (wk)
  • Ayush Badoni
  • Nicholas Pooran
  • Deepak Hooda
  • Krunal Pandya
  • Marcus Stoinis
  • Krishnappa Gowtham
  • Ravi Bishnoi
  • Mark Wood
  • Mohsin Khan

X-Factor

Lucknow Super Giants had a decent first IPL season, reaching the playoffs but missing the title. This year, their team is balanced and poised for success. A key player is all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who brings stability and flexibility to the lineup. With 1,070 runs in 67 IPL matches and an average of 26.10, Stoinis was bought for Rs 10.00 Cr in the 2023 IPL Auction.Improving against spin bowling, Stoinis now excels in attacking spinners and acts as a middle-order anchor. He is also a reliable death bowler, with variations including cutters, slower balls, bouncers, and yorkers. Lucknow hopes that Stoinis’ all-round skills will contribute significantly to their success this season.

Strengths

The Lucknow Super Giants have a well-rounded team, and their biggest strength is their multi-faceted players. They have always relied on all-rounders, and this year is no different. With players like Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Daniel Sams, and Krishnappa Gowtham, they can easily play with six to seven bowling options in the TATA IPL 2023. Marcus Stoinis, in particular, is one of the top finishers/all-rounder types of players on the planet.

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Weaknesses

The Indian batters look like a point of concern for the Lucknow Super Giants. While they have Hooda and KL Rahul as their top batters, their other Indian batters are not in their prime. Krunal Pandya, Manan Vohra, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Ayush Badoni do not give you the kind of reliance a more established player would give. They could have picked Manish Pandey back for a lower price. As they will have to mix and match at the number three position to see which combination works for them in TATA IPL 2023.

Form

The Lucknow Super Giants had a good first season in the TATA IPL, making it to the playoffs. They will be looking to build on that success this year and go all the way. The team has made some key acquisitions in the off-season, and their squad looks stronger than ever. The presence of KL Rahul as captain, who has been in great form in recent times, will also be a huge plus for the team.

Chance of Winning

The team will have to work on their form as they have not played any competitive cricket since the last IPL. They will also have to find the right balance in their playing XI and utilize their players’ skills effectively. If they can do that, they have a good chance of making it to the playoffs and even winning the trophy.

Schedule

The team will play their first match of the TATA IPL 2023 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 9, 2023, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Here is the complete schedule for the team:

MatchDateTeamsVenueTime (IST)
1April 1Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi CapitalsLucknow7:30 PM
2April 3Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super GiantsChennai7:30 PM
3April 7Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers HyderabadLucknow7:30 PM
4April 10Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super GiantsBengaluru3:30 PM
5April 15Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab KingsLucknow7:30 PM
6April 19Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super GiantsJaipur7:30 PM
7April 22Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat TitansLucknow3:30 PM
8April 28Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super GiantsMohali7:30 PM
9May 1Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers BangaloreLucknow7:30 PM
10May 4Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super KingsLucknow3:30 PM
11May 7Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super GiantsAhmedabad3:30 PM
12May 13Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super GiantsHyderabad3:30 PM
13May 16Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai IndiansLucknow7:30 PM
14May 20Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super GiantsKolkata7:30 PM

The Lucknow Super Giants have a well-balanced squad and will be looking to build on their success from the last season. They have made some key acquisitions and will be relying on their all-rounders to perform. If they can find the right balance in their playing XI and utilize their players’ skills effectively, they have a good chance of making it to the playoffs and even winning the trophy.

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