IPL 2025: 3 players LSG might retain ahead of the mega-auction

The Lucknow Super Giants have been one of the few franchises who have managed to put on impressive outings in IPL in their first two seasons after coming into existence, with them finishing third in the points table in 2022 and 2023.

Although they were knocked out in the Eliminator in both these years, there was a plethora of positives to be drawn out from their display. However, the 2024 edition turned out to be packed with disappointment as LSG slumped to three consecutive losses in their final four games, missing the knockouts due to their inferior net run rate.

The BCCI is yet to finalise the number of retentions which franchises will be allowed to make as well as the utilisation of the Right To Match cards.

Here are the three players who are most likely to be retained by LSG:

3. Mayank Yadav

Although a muscle tear ruled Mayank Yadav out of the majority of the previous IPL season, the youngster's nascent stint with LSG was one to remember. The speedster was consistently able to go past the 145 kph-mark, with his peppy thunderbolts proving hard to counter for quite a few experienced batters as well.

The first two games were a dream, with his respective three-wicket hauls wrecking havoc on opposition, earning him succuessive Player of the Match accolades. LSG will be hoping the injury-prone pacer gets back to fitness soon and will be up and running for the franchise in IPL 2025.

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