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IPL 2025: 3 Bowlers Whom Lucknow Super Giants Will Target During The Mega Auction

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Kagiso Rabada [Source: @abhi_aditya10, @IPL/x.com]Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Kagiso Rabada [Source: @abhi_aditya10, @IPL/x.com]

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are gearing up for the IPL 2025 mega auction, and with five players retained, they’ve got a lot of slots to fill and a hefty ₹ 69 crore left to do it. Among their retained names—Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, and Mohsin Khan—they have some solid batting and a few promising young bowlers.

But if Lucknow Super Giants wants to make a serious play for the title, they’ll need a strong, experienced pace attack to back up their squad. While Ravi Bishnoi is set to lead the spin charge, LSG will need some overseas firepower and an Indian veteran to guide the young guns. Here are three bowlers, whom LSG will target during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

3. Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson [Source: @gujarat_titans/x.com]Spencer Johnson [Source: @gujarat_titans/x.com]

Why Will LSG Target Spencer Johnson?

Spencer Johnson, a talented Australian left-arm pacer, might be exactly the overseas dynamo LSG needs. He played for Gujarat Titans last season and, while he only played five matches, he showed his chops with a decent economy and ability to swing the ball.

With international experience under his belt and impressive form in recent T20s—especially against Pakistan—he’s already making waves. Johnson could bring that freshness and some needed depth to LSG’s lineup, stepping in as a backup pacer with a knack for those crucial breakthrough moments.


2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar [Source: [Source: @abhi_aditya10/x.com]Bhuvneshwar Kumar [Source: [Source: @abhi_aditya10/x.com]

Why Will LSG Target Bhuvneshwar Kumar?

When it comes to experience, few match Bhuvneshwar Kumar. This veteran pacer has been one of the most consistent bowlers in IPL history with 181 wickets in 176 games with a tight economy of 7.56. Although SRH let him go ahead of the auction, Bhuvi’s bowling skills and calm demeanour make him a prime candidate for LSG. Plus, he’s from Uttar Pradesh, so bringing him into the LSG squad would add a local hero factor that fans would love.

Bhuvi’s the kind of player who can lead a bowling attack, especially when it comes to the crunch moments in death overs. Known for his swing and accuracy, he can set the tone with the new ball and then come back to nail those yorkers when the game gets tight. And for young bowlers like Mayank and Mohsin, having someone like Bhuvi to learn from would be invaluable.

1. Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada [Source: @IPL/x.com]Kagiso Rabada [Source: @IPL/x.com]

Why Will LSG Target Kagiso Rabada?

If LSG wants to go all-in for a top-class overseas pacer, Kagiso Rabada is the man. Released by Punjab Kings, Rabada is one of the league’s standout quicks, with 117 wickets in just 80 matches. His IPL 2020 Purple Cap win and an average of 21.97 show just how consistent and lethal he can be.

Rabada’s strength lies in his versatility—he can bring fire with the new ball and remain deadly in the death overs. An overseas bowler like Rabada would instantly elevate LSG’s bowling lineup, giving them the edge they need for high-stakes matches.