IPL 3 LSG players who should receive a better pay in IPL 2026

Despite having a strong IPL 2025 season, the Lucknow Super Giants' contracts still undervalue a number of their best players. LSG should reevaluate their pay plan in light of the upcoming IPL 2026 auction in order to retain and compensate these vital players who give the team balance and firepower.

Maintaining team momentum and future success requires acknowledging consistent performance and overall influence.

Here are the IPL 3 LSG players who should receive a better pay in IPL 2026:

1. Shardul Thakur

During the 2025 Indian Premier League, Shardul Thakur was an essential bowler for LSG, claiming 13 wickets in 10 games at an average of 28.84 and keeping an economy rate of 11.02.  LSG had an advantage thanks to his talent at taking vital wickets in the closing overs.  He bowled 4/34 at his best.

Even if Shardul is a replacement player who costs ₹2 crore, his background, reliability, and capacity for high-pressure performance amply support a sizable salary increase for the forthcoming campaign.

2. Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh, who scored 627 runs at a strike rate of 163.70, made a significant contribution with the bat at the top of the LSG batting order. In addition to hitting six half-centuries, his greatest score was 117. Especially in close games, his spectacular batting kills gave the LSG team balance.

Marsh, who was purchased for ₹3.40 crore, deserves a higher wage to maintain his status as a vital asset because of his ability to constantly impact games with his aggressive batting and practical medium-pace bowling.

3. Digvesh Rathi

Digvesh Rathi took 14 wickets at an economy rate of 8.25 in 13 games, demonstrating his speed and composure. The bowling attack of LSG has benefited greatly from his ability to keep up pressure and take wickets in pivotal overs.

Rathi was well-known for his witty banter and deft variations, and his accuracy always caused batters problems.  Rathi was acquired for ₹20 lakh, and given how well he performed, a wage increase in the IPL 2026 would be a wise investment for the team's future.

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