The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made their debut in the IPL in 2022. They are owned by the Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS)’s former owner, the RPSG Group. They are the newest IPL team, joining the Gujarat Titans.
One of the first five teams in the brand-new Women’s Premier League (WPL) was the UP Warriorz (UPW). Capri Global is the owner of them. 757 crore was paid for the franchise.
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state and home to both T20 teams, has a significant market for cricket fans.
Three similarities exist between UPW and LSG:
1 Openers are the captain and wicket-keeper
KL Rahul is the captain of LSG. He is an opener and a wicketkeeper. He also takes wickets and opens the batting. He led the team to the playoffs in their first season by scoring 616 runs at an average of 51.33 and a strike rate of 135.38.
The captain of the UP Warriorz is Alyssa Healy. The Australian superstar was signed by the franchise for just 70 lakh rupees, which is an incredible bargain considering the quality she brings to the table. Despite the fact that she struggled to get going in the first game, she is expected to have a phenomenal season.
2 Australian all-rounder as a finisher
Marcus Stoinis, an Australian all-rounder who plays the finisher role, is LSG’s designated finisher. He is an Australian pace bowler and all-rounder who has become one of the world’s best finishers in recent years.
Grace Harris, an additional all-rounder from Australia, lit up the WPL’s first game. She and Sophie Ecclestone helped UPW reach 53 in the final three overs, scoring an unbeaten 59 off just 26 deliveries.
3 Bowling Depth
A good T20 team must have a variety of bowling options. It makes the team more adaptable and relieves the primary bowlers of pressure. In addition, the captain may employ particular bowlers based on favorable matchups or pitch conditions.
In this regard, LSG performed exceptionally well at the mega auction. They got players like Deepak Hooda, Stoinis, and Krunal Pandya, who could bat first and contribute with the ball when it’s needed.
The structure of UPW is similar as well. Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma, and Grace Harris make up their middle order, which includes some of the best multi-dimensional female cricketers in the game.