25 players

India
•₹27.0Cr

West Indies
•₹21.0Cr

India
•₹11.0Cr

India
•₹10.0Cr

India
•₹10.0Cr

South Africa
•₹6.5Cr

Sri Lanka
•₹5.3Cr

India
•₹4.2Cr

India
•₹4.0Cr

India
•₹4.0Cr

Australia
•₹3.4Cr

Australia
•₹2.6Cr

India
•₹2.6Cr

India
•₹2.4Cr

India
•₹2.2Cr

South Africa
•₹2.0Cr

India
•₹1.0Cr

India
•₹75.0L

South Africa
•₹75.0L

India
•₹30.0L

India
•₹30.0L

India
•₹30.0L

India
•₹30.0L

India
•₹30.0L

India
•₹30.0L
Lucknow Super Giants enter IPL 2026 as the highest-spending franchise, anchored by the record-breaking acquisition of Rishabh Pant for ₹27 Cr - the most expensive player in IPL history (#1 from highest-paid-players leaderboard). The investment signals a clear strategy: build around Pant's explosive capabilities and leadership.
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Statistical records and achievements for Lucknow Super Giants players
| Statistic |
|---|
Best Bowling Strike Rate - IPL 2025 Led by Romario Shepherd (291.67) |
Best Strike Rate - Career Led by Jamie Overton (214.29) |
Best Economy Rate - IPL 2025 Led by Naman Dhir (5.25) |
Best Economy Rate - Career Led by Rachin Ravindra (3.50) |