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IPL 2026: From Title Contenders To Early Exit - What Went Wrong For LSG This Season?
When Lucknow Super Giants: When Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) assembled their squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, they looked like one of the most balanced sides in the competition. A power-packed batting unit, experienced international names, proven Indian performers, and improved fast-bowling depth made them appear genuine title contenders on paper.
Instead, the season unravelled into one of frustration, inconsistency, and missed opportunities. LSG’s playoff hopes faded long before the final week of the league stage, with the side struggling to build rhythm across departments. While injuries and selection instability played a role, the larger problem was that the team never consistently clicked as a unit.
One of the defining features of Lucknow’s season was their inability to sustain winning runs. Every time the side appeared ready to revive its campaign, another collapse followed. They showed flashes of brilliance in isolated games, dominant batting displays, strong chases, and moments of individual brilliance, but failed to maintain consistency over multiple matches.
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