Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have suffered a big blow before their final match in the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026). LSG is set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last game of this season on Saturday, May 23. Ekana Cricket Stadium In Lucknow.
However, LSG’s hopes of ending their IPL 2026 campaign on a winning note have been dealt a huge blow as their in-form opener Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Lucknow clash against PBKS.
Mitchell Marsh dominated IPL 2026 with fearless batting
Mitchell Marsh was in excellent form for Lucknow Super Giants. ipl 2026. The explosive Australian opener has completely dominated the bowlers with his fearless attacking style and has scored 563 runs this season at an average of over 43 and a strike rate of over 163.
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Marsh’s best innings of the season came against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when he scored a brilliant 111 runs. Apart from that century, he has also scored three fifties, including consecutive 90 and 96 against Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.
Interestingly, the Australian white-ball captain is an excellent all-rounder, but he has not bowled a single over in the tournament. Marsh has played only in IPL 2026 as a specialist batsman. He was not used with the ball by LSG at the request of Cricket Australia to manage his fitness and avoid additional stress on his body.
Mitchell Marsh unavailable for LSG’s final IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings
Meanwhile, a report in ESPNCricinfo suggests Michelle Marsh Not available for LSG vs PBKS match in Lucknow on Saturday. This is a huge blow for Lucknow Super Giants as the openers were in tremendous form in the ongoing IPL 2026.
In fact, Marsh is all set to lead Australia in the three-match ODI series starting from May 30 in Rawalpindi. And there is a strong possibility that this all-rounder left for Australia after Lucknow’s last match against Rajasthan Royals on May 19.
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As the Australian team is scheduled to reach Islamabad on May 23 to begin training Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium For the ODI series, Marsh had no option but to leave the LSG team early for national commitments. They will now face PBKS without their key batsman.
Marsh to lead Australia in BAN, PAK series
After the Pakistan tour, the Kangaroos will travel to Bangladesh for three ODIs and three T20Is in June 2026. Marsh will be in charge for these white-ball games as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are missing from both the Pakistan and Bangladesh tours.
Talking about Lucknow Super Giants, they are already out of the IPL 2026 playoffs after losing nine of their 13 matches in the tournament. Now, they could spoil Punjab Kings’ playoff chances as they look for their first win after six consecutive losses in the tournament.