Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made their first appearance in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the mega IPL auction. The Lucknow-based side is owned by business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka and his firm RPSG Group. This unit has managed to create a great impact even as a recent team, managing to enter the IPL Playoffs twice in a row.
This year this young franchise is being captained by the wicket keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant who was brought for INR 27 crores by the owner. His side is a professional franchise cricket team, earning the tag of being a competitive side. In the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the team finished third in the league stage but had a rather disappointing season last year.
Like every other franchise, there have been some batsmen who have scored big runs against LSG as a squad and created a name for themselves in the world’s biggest cricketing league. These players have performed exceedingly well against Lucknow as a unit, wowed the spectators with their shots and made records one after the other, only for them to be broken time and again.
This article shares light on the top 5 highest run-scorers against the LSG side in the IPL’s run until now. These batters have conceded runs over different IPL editions and each year the excitement to watch cricket stars play only gets bigger and higher.
5) Shivam Dube – The fifth player on this elite list is the batsman from CSK – Shivam Dube. Out of all the five innings that he has played against LSG, Dube has scored 188 runs with an average of 47. His strike rate for the matches against Lucknow’s squad is around 159, which is highly credible. The highest score was 66 runs, scored in one of the innings which even includes one half century to his credit. Known for his power-hitting and long shots, Shivam Dube is a reliable middle-order batter for Chennai Super Kings and his statistics speak for themselves, proving his class and worth as a quality player.
4) Sanju Samson – The next name in the decreasing order on this list is Sanju Samson, current skipper of the Rajasthan Royals franchise. Samson is included in the names of clean and technically sound batsmen, and his records resonate with it. Sanju has scored 200 runs against LSG so far, from 5 innings played in 5 matches. His personal best score is 82, scored in one of the innings. The batting average of 66.6 and strike rate of 160 make his record even more starry. Sanju has made two half-centuries and remained not out on two occasions against the LSG matches.
3) Suryakumar Yadav – Suryakumar Yadav recently delivered a stellar performance against the Lucknow Super Giants in their recent clash of the 2025 season. This innings marked a significant milestone for Suryakumar, as he became the fastest Indian to reach 4000 IPL runs. His aggressive approach has been a highlight this season and the consistent performances have been instrumental in firming his place as an indispensable player of the MI squad. Surya has scored 215 runs from 8 innings that he has played against the team in question. With a batting average of 26.87, strike rate of over 150 and the highest score of 67 runs, the third position occupied by SKY is truly justified. Out of the 215 runs made, there have been two fifties that have contributed to this.
2) Shubman Gill – Gill has become an upcoming superstar of the Indian cricket circuit, with his stylish batting making him a fan favourite in a short span. With his elegant drives and effortless timing, Shubman Gill has more often lit up the innings against Lucknow Super Giants, turning pressure into pure poetry at the crease. Shubman has played quite a few matches against this recent side, much like his team Gujarat Titans. From the 6 innings he has batted in, Gill has made a massive 236 runs. His highest score against LSG has been 94 not out, just marginally close to making a century.
Shubman has three fifties to his credit, an average of 59 and a strike rate of 143 plus. Whether it is pace or spin bowling, Gill has known to show his talent and class against both, and on most occasions managed to weave together an innings lined with grace and grit.
1) Faf du Plessis – The topper of this list is the South African opener and former captain Faf du Plessis. Having scored the most runs for his teams against LSG, he ranks on the first position quite comfortably. Faf has made an impressive 267 runs altogether, and from 6 matches he has batted in, this record still remains unbeaten. Faf has an average of 53.40 and a strike rate of 146 against Lucknow’s unit.
Not just this, he has even scored two half-centuries, and the personal best figure is 96 against the Super Giants. Faf du Plessis has delivered several standout performances against LSG in IPL, showcasing his prowess as a top-order batsman. His dependability, spot-on timing and the ability to adapt to different match situations, make him a formidable opponent for the Lucknow Super Giants.
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