Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been one of the most consistent sides since they entered the IPL in 2022. Their qualification into the IPL playoffs in their first 2 seasons is a testament to the overall contribution given by each member.
LSG’s batting unit has been top-level with some of the best T20 batters present in their ranks. However, a few bowlers have troubled LSG batters like anything, completely destroying their batting lineup and earning plenty of wickets.
This article will glance at the top 10 bowlers with the most wickets against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL history.
Most Wickets against LSG in IPL
Player | Innings | Wickets | BBI | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Hazlewood | 3 | 9 | 4/25 | 9.22 |
Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 9 | 4/38 | 18.00 |
Rashid Khan | 5 | 8 | 4/24 | 18.25 |
Sam Curran | 3 | 7 | 3/28 | 13.85 |
Trent Boult | 4 | 7 | 2/18 | 14.14 |
Kuldeep Yadav | 5 | 7 | 3/20 | 21.14 |
Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 7 | 3/22 | 23.57 |
Moeen Ali | 4 | 6 | 4/26 | 9.66 |
Mohit Sharma | 3 | 6 | 4/29 | 13.33 |
Shardul Thakur | 3 | 6 | 3/40 | 16.00 |
Key Insights
Akash Madhwal became the first bowler to pick up a five-wicket haul against Lucknow Super Giants. Playing for Mumbai Indians, the pacer racked up 5 wickets by conceding 5 runs during the Eliminator on May 24, 2023.
This was also the first fifer by a bowler in a playoff match in the IPL, and Madhwal’s bowling figures are among the top 10.
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Thus far, 7 bowlers have taken 4 or more wickets in an innings against LSG in the IPL.
Josh Hazlewood and Sam Curran are the only bowlers to have picked up 3 or more wickets in an innings more than once against Lucknow.