KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 Match Preview: Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to face Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 15 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Eden Gardens. The Kolkata-based franchise is still looking for its first win this season, while LSG have already opened their account. KKR did manage to get a point in their last game because it was washed out, but even in that match, they were under pressure early after losing two quick wickets.
Lucknow, on the other hand, were involved in a very close game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They somehow held their nerve and came out on top, with key contributions from Mohammed Shami and Pant.
KKR had to make a few changes in their previous match as Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine were unwell. Playing at home this time, they will be hoping things turn around.
For Lucknow, Avesh Khan and Digvesh Rathi have come into the side this season. Unless the pitch or conditions are very different from what they saw in Hyderabad, they are expected to stick with the same combination.
KKR vs LSG IPL head-to-head Record
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants have met six times in the Indian Premier League so far. Out of these matches, KKR have won two, while LSG have had the upper hand with four wins.
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Eden Gardens pitch report
The KKR vs LSG match is expected to be played on the same pitch used for the recent PBKS-KKR game. Eden Gardens tracks in recent times have mostly helped batters, and that trend is likely to continue. However, the weather could play a part in the game. Conditions were overcast on the eve of the match, and rain is forecast around sunset. The meteorological department has issued an orange alert for both Wednesday and Thursday, signaling a strong chance of rain interruptions.
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KKR vs LSG: Kolkata Weather Update
There is a yellow alert for thunderstorms in the morning, with rain expected early in the day and heavy cloud cover throughout. The maximum temperature is likely to reach around 33°C, dropping to about 23°C at night. Rain is expected until around noon, but the chance of precipitation falls from 49% at 12 PM to nearly zero by toss time at 7 PM. As things stand, no rain is expected during the match itself.
KKR vs LSG: Live Streaming
The match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can watch it on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
KKR vs LSG Probable XII:
Kolkata Knight Riders predicted XII: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy/Navdeep Saini, Blessing Muzarabani, Vaibhav Arora
Lucknow Super Giants predicted XII: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed/M Siddharth, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi