IPL 2025: 3 Batters Whom LSG Will Target During The Mega Auction
![Lucknow Super Giants are left with INR 69 crore remaining purse [Source: @Rishikivani,@CricCrazyJohns/X.com]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1731842904844_LSG_IPL_2025.jpg?im=Resize=(650,450))
Lucknow Super Giants are left with INR 69 crore remaining purse [Source: @Rishikivani,@CricCrazyJohns/X.com]
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) retained 5 five players, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan, which leaves them with INR 69 crores to spend on IPL 2025 mega auction.
LSG made a bold call to release captain KL Rahul due to growing differences. Moreover, their retention list largely consists of bowling options. Pooran will probably lead the side and handle wicket-keeping duties. But beyond that, LSG's squad lacks quality hitters. They have 1 RTM card to use and INR 69 crores to spend. Hence, a premier batter will certainly top their priority list. On that note, here are three premier capped batters LSG will target at the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
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3. Aiden Markram
![Aiden Markram [Source: @IPL/X.com]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1731843099002_Aiden_Markram_LSG_IPL_2025.jpg?im=Resize=(650,450))
Aiden Markram [Source: @IPL/X.com]
Why Will LSG Target Aiden Markram?
South Africa's T20I captain, Aiden Markram, could be on LSG's hit list for premier batters. He previously led SRH before getting replaced by Pat Cummins. However, Markram recently was a key part of the South African team that reached the finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. He's scored 249 runs in 18 games this year with a 119.71 strike rate. Markram is very versatile as he can open as well as anchor middle order as per the team's need. LSG can fit him alongside Nicholas Pooran in the middle order, and the duo will form a lethal pair to intimidate any quality bowling lineup. Markram's base price is INR 2 crore, and he could be a reasonable pick for LSG.
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
![Jake Fraser-McGurk [Source: @CricCrazyJohns]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1731843192325_Jake_Fraser_McGurk_LSG_IPL_2025.jpg?im=Resize=(650,450))
Jake Fraser-McGurk [Source: @CricCrazyJohns]
Why Will LSG Target Jake Fraser-McGurk ?
Australian upcoming superstar Jake Fraser-McGurk will be on many team's radar, including LSG. Delhi Capitals have an option to retain him with RTM. But if LSG can steal him away, Fraser-McGurk could be a groundbreaking acquisition. LSG needs explosive openers capable of maximising powerplay advantage. Jake Fraser-McGurk perfectly fits into that gap. In 9 IPL games, he scored 330 runs with a 234.00 strike rate. While his international debut has been underwhelming, McGurk is an excellent investment choice for LSG. He has that fearlessness and intent to accelerate, which can provide a good foundation for Lucknow with the bat.
1. Jos Buttler
![Jos Buttler [Source: @IPL]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1731843286777_Jos_Buttler_LSG_IPL_2025.jpg?im=Resize=(650,450))
Jos Buttler [Source: @IPL]
Why Will LSG Target Jos Buttler?
Jos Buttler is another premier batter on LSG's radar. RR are left with no RTM cards and it's crucial for Lucknow to secure Buttler. Across 106 innings, he has 3582 runs with 7 hundred and a 147.53 strike rate. He wreaked havoc opening for RR in IPL 2024 by scoring 359 runs and 2 hundred in 11 games. Buttler is someone who is very comfortable with subcontinent conditions. His experience and ability to lead from the front are something that LSG needs to fill KL Rahul's gap. Hence, Jos Buttler should be a no-brainer premier batter choice for Lucknow in this IPL 2025 mega auction.
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