Lucknow Super Giants are one of the newer teams in IPL history and made their debut in 2022. The franchise are yet to win an IPL title and have had four different captains in their T20 history. KL Rahul was the first captain and led LSG during their first three seasons. Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant have also captained the team. KL Rahul has been the most successful LSG captain in terms of wins. He led the team in 37 matches, winning 20 and losing 17, giving him a win percentage of 54.05%.
List of Lucknow Super Giants Captains
| Rank | Captain | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | W/L | Win % | Loss % | NR % | Overall % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul | 2022-2024 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.170 | 54.05 | 45.94 | 0 | 54.05 |
| 2 | Rishabh Pant | 2025-2026 | 28 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0.580 | 35.71 | 60.71 | 0 | 37.50 |
| 3 | Krunal Pandya | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.500 | 50.00 | 33.33 | 16.66 | 60.00 |
| 4 | Nicholas Pooran | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
KL Rahul – Most Successful LSG Captain
KL Rahul was Lucknow Super Giants’ first captain and remains their most successful captain by number of wins. He led LSG in 37 matches between 2022 and 2024. The team won 20 matches and lost 17 under his leadership. His win percentage was 54.05%. Rahul guided LSG during their first three IPL seasons and helped establish the franchise as a competitive team after its entry into the league.
Rishabh Pant – 28 Matches as Captain
Rishabh Pant became LSG captain in 2025. He has led the team in 28 matches, winning 10 and losing 17, with one tied match. His win percentage in the supplied figures is 35.71%. Pant took over the captaincy during an important period for the franchise as LSG looked to build a new core around younger players and experienced international cricketers.
Krunal Pandya – Three Wins as Captain
Krunal Pandya captained LSG in six matches in 2023. He won three matches, lost two and had one no-result. His win percentage was 50%, while his overall percentage in the supplied figures was 60%. Krunal took charge during Rahul’s absence and helped the team maintain a strong record during his short captaincy spell.