KKR vs LSG: The next exciting match of IPL 2026 will be between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Both teams are desperate to climb up the points table. This match to be held on April 9 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is going to be full of thrill and big shots.

LSG has the upper hand in head-to-head

So far 6 matches have been played between the two teams. Lucknow has won 4 matches while Kolkata has won only 2 matches. This record of Lucknow is giving them morale, but KKR will try its best to change this trend on home ground.

KKR’s poor form is a matter of concern

Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in IPL 2026 has been disappointing so far. The team has not got any big victory yet. In the recent match, rain forced them to distribute points. Only a few players are able to perform well in batting. Even in bowling, spinners are giving away runs and fast bowlers are struggling in the death overs.

LSG full of confidence

LSG started the season with a defeat, but made a comeback with a spectacular win in the next match. Captain Rishabh Pant is in good form and the team is looking strong under his leadership. The top order is aggressive, while the bowling attack is experienced and disciplined.

Eden Gardens pitch report

The pitch of Eden Gardens is very favorable for the batsmen. Batting becomes easier as the match progresses. Scoring above 200 is common here. Fast bowlers may get some help in the beginning. There is also a possibility of rain, due to which the match may be shortened and the team chasing the target may benefit.

Probable playing 11 of both the teams

Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandev Singh, Anukul Roy, Blessing Muzarabani, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.

Impact Player: Navdeep Saini or Manish Pandey

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhary, Avesh Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav.

Impact Player: Anrich Nortje or Ayush Badoni