In the 15th match of the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captained by Rishabh Pant. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side will look to grab their first win of the tournament at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, April 9.
The Super Giants had registered a resounding win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their previous game. Meanwhile, the Knight Riders have suffered consecutive defeats, and their recent match against Mumbai Indians (MI) was abandoned due to rain. Amidst their poor form, the home team is also worried about injuries.
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG match details
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match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, 15th match
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date: 9 April 2026
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Time: 7:30 pm local
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venue: Eden Garden, Kolkata
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live streaming: jiohotstar
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Live broadcast: star sports network
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG pitch and weather report
The Eden Gardens pitch helps aggressive batsmen score runs quickly due to its flat surface and fast outfield. However, recently the fast bowlers have had more success here than the spinners. In the last five matches, fast bowlers took 46 wickets, while spinners managed to take 21 wickets.
Kolkata weather will be hot and humid in the evening, with the temperature hovering around 20 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of dew in the second innings, which will make it difficult for the bowlers to get a grip on the ball.
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG head-to-head record
Lucknow Super Giants hold the lead over Kolkata Knight Riders in their head-to-head record. In six IPL meetings, LSG have won four matches, while KKR have won two.
The Super Giants defeated the Knight Riders by eight wickets in their most recent meeting in 2025. While the Knight Riders have home advantage at the Eden Gardens, the Super Giants look strong with a balanced team. The visiting team will aim to maintain its record against the host team.
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG probable playing XI and impressive players
Playing XI of Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wicketkeeper), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakraborty, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani.
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Playing XI of Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (captain) (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav.
Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG form and fitness updates
Kolkata Knight Riders are battling injury concerns with Mathisha Pathirana unavailable. However, Lucknow Super Giants have a fully fit squad and do not have any major injury problems. Rishabh Pant has the freedom to choose his strongest playing eleven.
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG Toss Prediction
Due to dew, it is important to win the toss in night matches in Kolkata. In most of the IPL 2026 games so far, captains have chosen to bowl first. Ajinkya Rahane or Rishabh Pant is likely to bowl first to take advantage of the better batting conditions.
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG Score Prediction
If Lucknow Super Giants had batted first, they could have scored around 210 on this pitch. If Kolkata Knight Riders bat first then it can reach around 190-200. The Eden Gardens surface generally supports high scores once the batsmen settle down.
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG key players to watch
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Blessing Muzarabani
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Shami, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for Kolkata Knight Riders? Angkrish Raghuvanshi or Ajinkya Rahane
Who will score the most runs for Lucknow Super Giants? Rishabh Pant or Nicholas Pooran
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG Best Bowler Prediction
Who will take the most wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders? Muzarabani or Blessings to Varun Chakraborty
Who will take the most wickets for Lucknow Super Giants? Mohammed Shami or Prince Yadav
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win the 15th match?
Due to better form and balanced team, Lucknow Super Giants will enter the match as a strong contender. Kolkata Knight Riders would like to make a comeback at Eden Gardens. With the winning streak, Lucknow is likely to win.
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG likely to win
Lucknow Super Giants have around 52% chances of winning due to better pace and batting strength. Kolkata Knight Riders have a 48% chance as they have home advantage but they are struggling with their bowling. A tough competition may be seen in the match.
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