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Balaji: LSG's IPL 2026 Hopes Ride on Overseas Batting Trio

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News18•22-03-2026, 13:15

Balaji: LSG's IPL 2026 Hopes Ride on Overseas Batting Trio

•Former Indian cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji highlights LSG's heavy reliance on their overseas batting trio for IPL 2026.
•Mitch Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Aiden Markram are identified as key players providing solid starts and out-batting opposition.
•Balaji notes concerns from last season regarding LSG's bowling, captaincy, and tactical leadership.
•He suggests a combination of three overseas batters (Marsh, Markram, Pooran) and one overseas fast bowler for the playing XI.
•Anrich Nortje is Balaji's choice for the fourth overseas player if Wanindu Hasaranga's fitness is uncertain.

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