India, March 12 -- Lucknow Super Giants had a disappointing campaign last year, finishing in seventh position in the standings with six wins and eight defeats. With the BCCI announcing the first phase of fixtures for IPL 2026, LSG face Delhi Capitals in Lucknow in their campaign opener on April 1.

In the mini auction, the franchise purchased Josh Inglis ( Rs.8.6 crore), Mukul Choudhary ( Rs.2.6 crore), Akshat Raghuwanshi ( Rs.2.2 crore), Anrich Nortje ( Rs.2 crore), Wanindu Hasaranga ( Rs.2 crore) and Naman Tiwari ( Rs.1 crore).

Meanwhile, Akash Deep, David Miller, Aryan Juyal, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shamar Joseph and Will O'Rourke were released. All-rounder Shardul Thakur was traded to MI for Rs.2 crore...