3 LSG Players Might Keep Before IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Lucknow Super Giants introduces itself in IPL 2022 as a brand new IPL franchise along with Gujarat Titans. The first season was so good for LSG that they qualified for playoffs in the first attempt. KL Rahul led the team under Gautam Gambhir’s mentorship. The team played each match aggressively and soon became one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. In the following season for IPL 2023, they again qualified for playoffs, although they were eliminated in the eliminators even after KL Rahul was injured and missed half of the IPL.

IPL 2024 could have been better for LSG, and they failed to repeat last year’s success. And in a match against RCB when they lost, the franchise owner seemed to misbehave toward captain KL Rahul, and speculation spread that KL Rahul wouldn’t continue for the next season. Some media reports have published the same news, but the LSG owner won’t let him go. Now the question arises: Who will be retained by LSG except KL Rahul?  So, here is a list of the top 3 LSG players retained before the mega auction:

Top 3 LSG Retained Players List Before IPL Mega Auction 2025

3. Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi is one of the finest leg spinners, especially in T20 formats. He debuted in IPL 2020 from Punjab Kings and took 12 wickets in 14 matches with an economy of 7.34. His stats for T20i are also very impressive: He took 48 wickets in just 32 games with an economy of 7.29, which is very good in terms of T20 formats.

Reason: Ravi Bishnoi is a key bowler for the LSG and has saved many matches. His performance in IPL 2023 was so good that the team qualified for the playoffs. Apart from his bowling skills, he is also a fantastic fielder. While fielding at the boundary, he has saved many runs for the team. For playing LSG, he has taken 39 crucial wickets.

2. Marcus Stoinis

The Australia all-rounder has been with LSG from the start and has played some crucial knocks for the team. While playing for LSG, Stoinis has scored 952 runs in just three seasons. Nobody will forget his 124* (63 balls) runs in the match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings. He leads the team in front while chasing 211 runs in the exact match. His bowling is also up to the mark. He took 13 crucial wickets for the team in the previous three seasons.

Reason: Every franchise wants a batting all-rounder on their team, and if that batter is in form, no franchise will let them go. The same thing applies to LSG as well. LSG desperately wants to win the trophy, and they need an all-rounder like Stoinis to achieve it.

1. Mayank Yadav

An uncapped, Surya-lookalike, Mayank Yadav, made sensational headlines in IPL 2024 with his fourth-fastest delivery in IPL history. He made his debut this season and became a star overnight. What sets him apart from other pacers is his complete control over pace, perfect line and length, and variation in his bowling. Although he has played only four matches due to injury, he took seven wickets with an impressive economy rate 6.99.

Reason: Mayank Yadav is a young pacer LSG acquired for just ₹20 lakhs. Given his outstanding performance, he could command multiple crores from other franchises if he enters the mega auction. However, LSG is unlikely to let him go quickly and might spend a considerable amount to retain him. Because LSG is highly dependent on foreign pacers, they left in crucial matches due to their national duty.

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