Indian Premier League 2023: Decoding The Probable XI Of LSG

KL Rahul-led LSG did wonders last season, finishing 3rd in the league stage before falling in the playoffs. In the IPL 2023 auction, they addressed the issue of a batter in the middle order by going big on Nicholas Pooran...

Lucknow Super Giants will be keen to make it to the playoffs for a second successive season since becoming a part of the Indian Premier League in 2022. KL Rahul-led LSG did wonders last season, finishing 3rd in the league stage before falling in the playoffs. In the IPL 2023 auction, they addressed the issue of a batter in the middle order by going big on Nicholas Pooran. However, this is a big gamble they have taken, given Pooran’s trajectory in the cash-rich league. Pacers Daniel Sams was picked up alongside Romario Shepherd as options behind Mark Wood. Jaydev Unadkat was roped in as well. News has come in that Mohsin Khan could miss the IPL 2023 season due to an injury, which could hamper LSG. He was electric last season, and LSG could be robbed if he misses out. LSG will once again rely heavily on openers Quinton de Kock and skipper Rahul. Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, and Marcus Stoinis's presence give the side a good touch. Ravi Bishnoi leads the spin attack alongside all-rounder Krunal Pandya. The pace department has a few interesting names in the mix. However, the bench is a worry for LSG, with plenty of inexperienced riding as far as the Indian contingent is concerned. LSG are thin in certain areas.

Ahead of the IPL 2023 season, we decode the probable playing XI of LSG.

FULL SQUAD OF LSG
KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yudhvir Charak