After opening their account in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) thanks to a washed out game against Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to get their first win of the season as they take on Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday. Ajinkya Rahane and co. got lucky in the previous contest as they managed to fetch one point after losing by 6 wickets to MI and by 65 runs to SRH. Meanwhile, LSG have won one out of the two matches they have played so far. However, Rishabh Pant and co. need to replicate their performance from the previous game if they fancy a chance of extending their winning run.
KKR vs LSG Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 15, IPL 2026
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head Record
The history books heavily favor the visitors. In their six encounters across IPL history, LSG has emerged victorious four times, while KKR has managed only two wins. Even at Eden Gardens, LSG holds a 2-1 edge over the home side.
- Total Matches: 6
- LSG Won: 4
- KKR Won: 2
KKR vs LSG Match Preview: Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders: The Knight Riders have struggled for rhythm this season. While youngsters like Angkrish Raghuvanshi (110 runs in 3 games) have shown spark, the senior core needs to step up. The return of Sunil Narine is a massive boost, as KKR’s spin department has been uncharacteristically expensive this season (economy of 11.07). All eyes will be on Cameron Green to see if he can provide the much-needed balance with both bat and ball.
Lucknow Super Giants: LSG looks like a well-oiled machine. Their bowling unit, spearheaded by Mohammed Shami, has been the best in the Powerplay this season, taking seven wickets at an economy of just 4.58. In the batting department, Nicholas Pooran remains a major threat, especially given his high strike rate against KKR’s spinners. Rishabh Pant’s calm finish in the last game suggests the skipper is back to his best.
KKR vs LSG Predicted Playing XIs
- KKR: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen (WK), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani, Kartik Tyagi. (Impact Player: Manish Pandey)
- LSG: Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan. (Impact Player: Prince Yadav)
KKR vs LSG Today’s Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Winning at Eden Gardens is never easy, but LSG’s balanced bowling attack gives them a distinct advantage over KKR’s struggling middle order. KKR’s aggressive approach in the Powerplay (scoring at 11.29 RPO) will be tested by Shami’s discipline.
Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are the favorites to win today’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Win Probability:
- LSG: 52%
- KKR: 48%
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