Nicholas Pooran leads the list for Most Runs for Lucknow Super Giants with 1615 runs in the Indian Premier League. The West Indies left hander passed former captain KL Rahul during IPL 2026 and now sits at the top of the Lucknow batting chart. Lucknow joined the IPL in 2022 and, in a short time, the team has built a clear batting order of leaders, with Pooran, Rahul and Mitchell Marsh at the front.
Lucknow have not won an IPL title yet. The team reached the playoffs in its first two seasons, in 2022 and 2023, and then missed the playoffs in 2024 and 2025. Even without a title, Lucknow batting has produced big individual seasons. Mitchell Marsh scored 627 runs in 2025, the best single season by a Lucknow batter. KL Rahul scored 616 runs in 2022, and Nicholas Pooran scored 524 runs in 2025. This article gives the full top 10, the season leaders, and the story of how the record changed hands.
Most Runs for Lucknow Super Giants Overview
Nicholas Pooran is the leading run scorer for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL history. He has 1615 runs from 57 matches, with a best score of 87 not out and 11 fifties. He has no century for Lucknow, which makes his place at the top even more striking. His strike rate of 172.35 is the highest among the top 10 Lucknow run scorers.
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Leading run scorer | Nicholas Pooran |
| Total runs | 1615 |
| Matches and innings | 57 matches, 57 innings |
| Span | 2023 to 2026 |
| Best score | 87 not out |
| Centuries and fifties | 0 centuries, 11 fifties |
| Second placed batter | KL Rahul, 1410 runs |
| Best single season | Mitchell Marsh, 627 runs in 2025 |
Top 10 Most Runs for Lucknow Super Giants
The table below lists the 10 leading run scorers for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL history, with figures updated through IPL 2026. Only batters who played for Lucknow are counted, so runs scored for other teams are not included here.
| Rank | Player | Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Centuries | Fifties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Pooran | 2023 to 2026 | 57 | 57 | 1615 | 87 not out | 35.88 | 172.35 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 | KL Rahul | 2022 to 2024 | 38 | 38 | 1410 | 103 not out | 41.47 | 130.67 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | Mitchell Marsh | 2025 to 2026 | 26 | 26 | 1190 | 117 | 45.76 | 163.46 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Ayush Badoni | 2022 to 2026 | 66 | 56 | 1178 | 74 | 25.60 | 140.90 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Marcus Stoinis | 2022 to 2024 | 40 | 39 | 952 | 124 not out | 28.84 | 148.51 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | Quinton de Kock | 2022 to 2024 | 30 | 30 | 901 | 140 not out | 31.06 | 143.24 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | Deepak Hooda | 2022 to 2024 | 38 | 35 | 680 | 59 | 20.60 | 129.52 | 0 | 5 |
| 8 | Aiden Markram | 2025 to 2026 | 25 | 24 | 676 | 66 | 30.72 | 145.06 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Rishabh Pant | 2025 to 2026 | 28 | 26 | 581 | 118 not out | 26.40 | 135.74 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | Krunal Pandya | 2022 to 2024 | 43 | 39 | 504 | 49 not out | 21.91 | 121.44 | 0 | 0 |
Four batters have passed 1000 runs for Lucknow: Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul, Mitchell Marsh and Ayush Badoni. Mitchell Marsh reached third place in only 26 matches, which shows how fast he scored in 2025 and 2026. Quinton de Kock holds the highest individual score for Lucknow, with 140 not out against Kolkata Knight Riders in May 2022.
Record History
KL Rahul was the first batting leader for Lucknow. As captain in the first three seasons, he scored 616 runs in 2022 and 520 runs in 2024, and finished his Lucknow career with 1410 runs from 38 matches. His two centuries for the team both came against Mumbai Indians in 2022, with scores of 103 not out at Brabourne and 103 not out at Wankhede.
Nicholas Pooran joined Lucknow in 2023 and built his total with fast scoring in the middle order. He passed 1000 runs for the team in March 2025, becoming only the second Lucknow batter to reach that mark after Rahul. On 12 April 2026, against Gujarat Titans at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Pooran needed 8 runs to pass Rahul. He hit Rashid Khan for a six on the second ball of the 14th over to move past 1410 runs, in his 47th match for Lucknow. He finished that match with 19 runs, and ended IPL 2026 with 1615 runs in total.
Mitchell Marsh changed the shape of the list in 2025. He scored 627 runs in that season, the best single season for Lucknow, and added 563 runs in 2026 to reach 1190 runs. He was the first Lucknow batter to score more than 500 runs in two seasons in a row. Ayush Badoni has been the steady presence across the whole period, playing in all five seasons from 2022 to 2026 and reaching 1178 runs. Marcus Stoinis and Quinton de Kock, both from the first Lucknow squad, round out the top six with big scores of their own, including Stoinis with 124 not out and de Kock with 140 not out.
| Best Single Seasons for Lucknow | Player | Season | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | 2025 | 627 |
| 2 | KL Rahul | 2022 | 616 |
| 3 | Nicholas Pooran | 2025 | 524 |
| 4 | KL Rahul | 2024 | 520 |
| 5 | Quinton de Kock | 2022 | 508 |
What This Record Tells Us
The Lucknow batting story is short, but it already has two clear phases. The first phase belonged to KL Rahul, who anchored the innings as captain and opener and set the early standard with 616 runs in the first season. The second phase belongs to Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, who score faster and change games in fewer balls. Pooran strikes at 172.35, far above Rahul at 130.67, and Marsh strikes at 163.46. That contrast explains why Lucknow totals rose even as the captain changed.
The list also shows the value of a long stay at one team. Ayush Badoni is fourth with 1178 runs, not because of one huge season, but because he played in every season from 2022 to 2026. Rishabh Pant, who joined in 2025, is already ninth with 581 runs, including 118 not out against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in May 2025. If Pooran and Marsh stay with Lucknow, the top of this list will keep moving. For now, Pooran leads by 205 runs over Rahul, and Marsh is only 220 runs behind Rahul in third place.
Readers who follow Lucknow bowling can also check the bowlers who have taken most wickets against Lucknow Super Giants, and readers who follow captaincy records can check the batters with most runs as captain in IPL. For the road ahead, see the IPL 2027 auction date, venue and time guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has scored the most runs for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL?
Nicholas Pooran has scored the most runs for Lucknow Super Giants, with 1615 runs from 57 matches between 2023 and 2026.
How many runs did KL Rahul score for Lucknow Super Giants?
KL Rahul scored 1410 runs for Lucknow Super Giants from 38 matches between 2022 and 2024, with two centuries and 10 fifties.
When did Nicholas Pooran pass KL Rahul as the top Lucknow run scorer?
Pooran passed Rahul on 12 April 2026, during the match against Gujarat Titans at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, when he hit Rashid Khan for a six in the 14th over.
Who has the best single season for Lucknow Super Giants?
Mitchell Marsh holds the best single season for Lucknow, with 627 runs in 2025. KL Rahul is second with 616 runs in 2022.
Who has the highest individual score for Lucknow Super Giants?
Quinton de Kock holds the highest individual score for Lucknow, with 140 not out against Kolkata Knight Riders in May 2022.
Has any Lucknow batter scored a century for the team?
Yes. KL Rahul scored two centuries, Mitchell Marsh scored two, Marcus Stoinis scored one, Quinton de Kock scored one, and Rishabh Pant scored one, with 118 not out in May 2025.
How many IPL titles have Lucknow Super Giants won?
Lucknow Super Giants have not won an IPL title yet. Their best results came in 2022 and 2023, when they reached the playoffs in both seasons.
For verification, see the official IPL Lucknow Super Giants records page.
Statistics updated through: 1 November 2026
