It is the KKR vs LSG of IPL 2026, Match 15, played on 9 April at Eden Gardens. KKR were struggling with 0 wins in 3 matches, while LSG looked stronger with better form. In the records, LSG led KKR 4-2.
The pitch here usually helps chasing teams, with an average first score around 167. So, this match felt like a big chance for KKR to fight back, while LSG aimed to continue their winning run.
KKR vs LSG: Moist Pitch at Eden Gardens Today
At Eden Gardens, the KKR vs LSG clash unfolds on a balanced pitch. Early on, fast bowlers get swing and seam due to slight moisture, making batting tricky in the powerplay. As the match moves ahead, the surface becomes smoother, helping batters play freely.
Spinners may grip the ball in the middle overs. Scores around 170 to 190 are common here. With rain chances and possible dew, teams usually prefer chasing after winning the toss.
KKR vs LSG: Lucknow Won the Toss and Match Update
In KKR vs LSG, a high-voltage clash in IPL 2026, Rishabh Pant is leading Lucknow Super Giants, while Ajinkya Rahane is captaining Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG won the toss and chose to bowl first,
showing trust in their bowling attack, with no changes in their lineup today. On the other side, Ajinkya Rahane also preferred to bowl first. KKR have made one change and are aiming to open their winning account in the 2026 season.
KKR vs LSG: Playing XI of Both Teams
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Finn Allen (wk)
- Cameron Green
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rinku Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Anukul Roy
- Rovman Powell
- Sunil Narine
- Navdeep Saini
- Kartik Tyagi
Substitutes
- Manish Pandey
- Vaibhav Arora
- Tejasvi Singh (wk)
- Rahul Tripathi
- Tim Seifert (wk)
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI
- Rishabh Pant (c) (wk)
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran (wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Mukul Choudhary (wk)
- M Siddharth
- Avesh Khan
- Mohammad Shami
- Digvesh Singh
- Prince Yadav
Substitutes
- Ayush Badoni
- Matthew Breetzke
- Shahbaz Ahmad
- Mayank Yadav
- Himat Singh
KKR vs LSG: Head-to-Head Stats and Match
When KKR vs LSG battles began in IPL, Lucknow Super Giants took early control by winning their first three matches between 2022 and 2023, even defending a thrilling 1-run win once.
But Kolkata Knight Riders made a strong comeback in 2024, winning both games, including a big 98-run victory. Overall, in 5 matches, LSG leads 3 to 2. KKR’s highest score is 235, while LSG’s best is 210, making this rivalry very competitive.
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