The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are beyond redemption. With 2 wins from 8 matches, their fate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is virtually sealed. The only thing that can change is their position in the point table. At the moment, they are dead last. But 6 games are enough to end the tournament on a slight positive note.
LSG’s batting woes
The bowling, especially the domestic talent, has clicked. Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, and Mohammed Shami have emerged as some of the best fast bowlers in the league. It’s their batting that has let them down. The top four – Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, and Nicholas Pooran – have been an utter disappointment. So far, no LSG batter has a strike rate of even 150.
Josh Inglis missed the first 8 games for LSG in IPL 2026 | Image Credit: X/Lucknow Super GiantsTime to rest Pooran, bring Inglis in
Pooran has perhaps been the biggest concern for LSG. He was their best batter last season, especially in the first half. Many even considered him the best T20 batter in the world. But that was 12 months ago. Since then, he’s retired from international cricket and failed to score runs on the franchise circuit.
After 8 matches, Pooran has 82 runs at 10.25 while striking at 81.18. These look like a tailender’s numbers in ODI cricket. At this moment, it seems like his batting is doing more harm than good. Not just to the team but also to his confidence. That’s why Josh Inglis’ entry seems apt.
Josh Inglis at number 3 in IPL 2025
InningsRunsAverageStrikeRate50sHighestScore621636.00181.51173The Australian wicketkeeper-batter joined LSG on May 1 after taking an extended personal break. Although Pooran was batting at 4, considering how Pant hasn’t done great at number 3 and Inglis was one of the most destructive top-order batters last season, it’s best to let him play at his preferred position and move Pant around. Which could help both the batters.
Other than Inglis coming in, one doesn’t seem to see LSG make many changes to their side. Yes, Digvesh Rathi hasn’t replicated his last season’s success, but he remains their best spinner, with M. Siddharth failing to capitalise when given the opportunity.
Predicted LSG Playing XI vs MI
S. No.PlayerRole1Aiden Markram Batting all-rounder2Mitchell MarshOpener3Josh InglisTop-order batter4Rishabh Pant (c & wk)Middle-order batter5Ayush BadoniBatting all-rounder6Mukul ChoudharyMiddle-order batter7George LindeBowling all-rounder8Mohammed ShamiRight-arm fast bowler9Digvesh RathiLeg spinner10Mohsin KhanLeft-arm fast bowler11Prince YadavRight-arm fast bowlerImpact PlayerHimmat Singh/Abdul SamadPredicted LSG Playing XI vs MI: Josh Inglis to replace out of form Nicholas Pooran Inside Sport India.
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