The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is a professional cricket franchise based in Lucknow which competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sanjiv Goenka purchased the franchise in a draft organized by the BCCI in October 2021 and made history as the most expensive IPL franchise.
The franchise appointed Indian wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul as its captain ahead of its debut season. It qualified for the playoffs in 2022 and 2023, finishing third on both occasions. However, LSG finished at the seventh spot last summer. The franchise roped in Rishabh Pant for a massive INR 27 crores in the mega-auction held in late 2024. Pant is set to lead the Lucknow-based franchise in IPL 2025.
| Owner | Duration |
| RPSG Sports Pvt. Ltd. | 2021 - Present |
LSG owner
Sanjiv Goenka, the founder of the RPSG group, will be the owner of the LSG team for the IPL 2025 season. The RPSG Group was founded in July 2011 after the Rama Prasad Goenka (RPS) Enterprises was divided between Sanjiv and Harsh Goenka, the sons of Rama Prasad Goenka. The RPSG Group has spread its wings in several sectors including power and energy, information and technology, media and entertainment, education, and sports, among others.
Sanjiv Goenka
Sanjiv Goenka re-invented himself as the owner of an IPL franchise when he won the bid for the Lucknow-based franchise in October 2021. Goenka previously owned the Rising Pune Supergiants (later renamed Rising Pune Supergiant) in 2016 and 2017. However, the team was dissolved when the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings returned to the IPL in 2018. Goenka has yet again embarked on his journey to try and achieve the title of being the owner of an IPL-winning franchise.
Brand value of Lucknow Super Giants in 2025
According to Forbes, the brand value of the Lucknow Super Giants is USD 60 million, which is a 29% increase from 2024.
FAQs on LSG
A. The Lucknow-based franchise is owned by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG Group.
A. LSG made their IPL debut in 2022.
A. Though they reached the Playoffs in 2022 and 2023, LSG have yet to clinch the IPL title, as of March 2025.
A. Former Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant will lead the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.
