Top 3 opening combinations for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025

LSG have been one of the best teams of the IPL since their inception in 2022. In their first two seasons, the Lucknow-based franchise made it to the playoffs. In their previous season, a lot of things went against them. Hence, LSG had to get their creative right to come up with solutions. In the Mega Auction for the 2025 season, LSG went after some big names.

In the process, LSG ended up not having enough balance. Their side practically has no overseas pacers, and the opening lineup could probably be of non-openers. Despite the imbalance, LSG would be hoping to make the most of their resources. They have three players who could potentially open the innings.

Let us take a look at the three potential opening pairs for LSG in the IPL 2025 –

Aiden Markram and Arshin Kulkarni

One of the possibilities for LSG is to have Aiden Markram open with Arshin Kulkarni. While the spot for both of them can’t be assured, LSG do not have a better option. Markram is likely to open the innings for LSG as he has the experience of being an opener in the past.

The South African skipper’s form is the biggest concern. He hasn’t scored a lot of runs for a long time. The nature of Ekana’s pitch might not help him either. Arshin Kulkarni is a talented youngster. The 2025 season could be the start of a new chapter in his career. If required, he can bowl a bit too.

Mitchell Marsh and Arshin Kulkarni

While Arshin is an option to be one of the openers for LSG, they have another good option to be an opener. Australia’s Mitchell Marsh can bat a position higher to help LSG. It might be a forced one rather than a natural option. Marsh does have the experience of opening the innings.

In the Australian team, he usually bats at 3, as they have many good openers. But there are instances where he has batted well as an opener. Not to forget, Marsh can deliver a couple of overs as well. He is probably the best opener LSG have in their squad for the 2025 season and is likely to start.

Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh

Likely, the duo of Markram and Marsh is going to start for LSG as the opening pair. LSG do not have many better options than the duo. The way the auction went for LSG, it seemed like the two-time semifinalists did not care for having a designated opener. But they have two good top order batters in their squad.

Among the options LSG have, Marsh and Markram seem to be the best bet. Both of them are number 3 for their international sides respectively. However, they can open the innings. The tricky aspect would be to bat on a surface like the one in Ekana stadium which hasn’t been highly friendly for batting.

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