Trent Boult holds the record for the most wickets against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL history, with 12 wickets in 8 matches. The New Zealand left arm pacer took those wickets for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians between 2022 and 2026. Three bowlers sit one step behind him on 11 wickets each: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Josh Hazlewood.
Lucknow Super Giants joined the IPL in 2022, so this record covers only five seasons, from 2022 to 2026. That short history is part of what makes the list interesting. No bowler has had much time to build a big total against Lucknow, yet Boult has still pulled clear at the top. Kagiso Rabada completes the top five with 10 wickets.
This article lists the top 10 bowlers with the most wickets against Lucknow Super Giants, explains how the record moved in the 2026 season, and looks at the spells that shaped the list. The numbers cover all IPL matches against Lucknow Super Giants from 2022 to 2026.
IPL Stats: Most Wickets against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Overview
Lucknow Super Giants played their first IPL season in 2022. Since then, they have faced every other team in the league, and a small group of bowlers has troubled them again and again. Boult leads the way with 12 wickets, and his strength has been the new ball. He swings the ball early and has removed Lucknow openers in big matches.
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Record holder | Trent Boult |
| Wickets against LSG | 12 |
| Matches against LSG | 8 |
| Teams | Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians |
| Closest challengers | Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Josh Hazlewood on 11 wickets each |
| Best figures against LSG | Rashid Khan with 4 wickets for 24 runs in 2022 |
Boult took 12 wickets against Lucknow before the 2026 season and added none in 2026, when Mumbai Indians met Lucknow once and he went wicketless. Even so, nobody passed him. Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Hazlewood all reached 11 wickets during 2026, which made the chase behind Boult very tight. For readers tracking bowling by phase, our guide to the most wickets in death overs ranks the same bowlers by their work at the end of an innings.
Top 10 Most Wickets against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
The table below lists the 10 bowlers with the most wickets against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL history. The totals cover every IPL season from 2022 to 2026.
| Rank | Bowler | Wickets | Matches | Teams | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trent Boult | 12 | 8 | Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals | 3/20 |
| 2 | Kuldeep Yadav | 11 | 8 | Delhi Capitals | 3/20 |
| 2 | Arshdeep Singh | 11 | 8 | Punjab Kings | 3/16 |
| 2 | Josh Hazlewood | 11 | 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4/25 |
| 5 | Kagiso Rabada | 10 | 5 | Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans | 4/38 |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | 9 | 8 | Gujarat Titans | 4/24 |
| 7 | Sunil Narine | 7 | 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2/28 |
| 7 | Sam Curran | 7 | 3 | Punjab Kings | Not available from reliable sources |
| 9 | Harshit Rana | 6 | 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3/24 |
| 9 | Andre Russell | 6 | 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2/17 |
Hazlewood stands out on this list because he reached 11 wickets in only 5 matches, the fewest matches of anyone in the top five. His best figures of 4/25 against Lucknow came in 2022, and he stayed a threat every time he faced them. Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh are the only bowlers on the list who took all their wickets against Lucknow for one team across a long run of matches. Sam Curran took his seven wickets in only three Punjab Kings meetings with Lucknow, which makes his strike rate against them remarkable. The full picture of bowling against every side is in our most wickets against each team list, while the bowlers with most wickets against a single opponent list shows how these totals compare across the league.
Record History
Boult set the pace early. He played against Lucknow for Rajasthan Royals from 2022 to 2024 and then for Mumbai Indians in 2025, and by the end of the 2025 season he had 12 wickets. Arshdeep Singh was second at that stage with 10 wickets, while Hazlewood, Kuldeep Yadav and Rabada were all on 9 wickets. The 2026 season then changed the order behind Boult without changing the leader.
In 2026, Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets against Lucknow on 1 April at Lucknow, which lifted him to 11. Arshdeep Singh took 1 wicket against Lucknow on 19 April 2026 and none in the return match on 23 May 2026, which also took him to 11. Hazlewood took 1 wicket in each of the two Royal Challengers Bengaluru meetings with Lucknow in 2026, on 15 April and 7 May, which took him to 11 as well. Rabada added 1 wicket against Lucknow on 12 April 2026 to reach 10. Boult played against Lucknow once in 2026, on 4 May, and took no wickets, so his total stayed on 12.
| Bowler | Before 2026 Season | Added in 2026 | Total Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Rashid Khan | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Sunil Narine | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Harshit Rana | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Andre Russell | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Two single match spells deserve a special mention. Rashid Khan took 4/24 against Lucknow in Pune in 2022, the best figures anyone has recorded against them, as Gujarat Titans bowled Lucknow out for only 82 runs. In 2026, Prasidh Krishna took 4/28 against Lucknow on 12 April, the best spell against Lucknow in that season. Lucknow finished last in the 2026 season with four wins from 14 matches, and their full season by season story is in our Lucknow Super Giants IPL results every year guide. The best bowling figures of IPL 2025 list puts these spells in context with the best single match bowling of recent seasons.
What This Record Tells Us
The first lesson is that new ball swing has hurt Lucknow more than any other skill. Boult and Hazlewood both built their totals with early wickets, and Lucknow openers have often fallen before they could settle. When a team loses early wickets in T20 cricket, the middle order has to rebuild instead of attack, and that pattern has repeated against Lucknow.
The second lesson is that spin has worked in the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine are all in the top 10, and all three slow the game down when Lucknow try to push the score up. Kuldeep in particular has been a steady threat, with 11 wickets across 8 matches, all for Delhi Capitals.
The third lesson is that the record is still young and open. Lucknow have played only five IPL seasons, so the totals are small compared with records against older teams. One strong season against Lucknow can move a bowler several places up this list. Boult leads by only one wicket, and three bowlers are tied on 11 behind him, so the lead could change in the next season. Readers planning for the next auction can check the IPL 2027 auction date, venue and time guide for when squads change next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has taken the most wickets against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL?
Trent Boult has taken the most wickets against Lucknow Super Giants, with 12 wickets in 8 matches for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.
Which bowlers have 11 wickets against Lucknow Super Giants?
Three bowlers have 11 wickets against Lucknow Super Giants: Kuldeep Yadav for Delhi Capitals, Arshdeep Singh for Punjab Kings, and Josh Hazlewood for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Who has the best bowling figures against Lucknow Super Giants?
Rashid Khan has the best bowling figures against Lucknow Super Giants, with 4 wickets for 24 runs for Gujarat Titans in Pune in 2022. Gujarat Titans bowled Lucknow out for 82 runs in that match.
How many wickets has Kagiso Rabada taken against Lucknow Super Giants?
Kagiso Rabada has taken 10 wickets against Lucknow Super Giants in 5 matches, for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. His best figures against Lucknow are 4/38.
When did Lucknow Super Giants join the IPL?
Lucknow Super Giants joined the IPL in 2022. They have played five seasons from 2022 to 2026, and they finished last in the 2026 season with four wins from 14 matches.
Which bowler has taken the most wickets against Lucknow for a single team?
Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Josh Hazlewood have each taken 11 wickets against Lucknow for a single team: Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Can this record change in the next IPL season?
Yes. Boult leads by only one wicket, and Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Hazlewood are all active bowlers on 11 wickets. One good season against Lucknow could give any of them the lead.
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Statistics updated through: November 2026
