KKR vs LSG IPL 2026: KKR will face a tough challenge against LSG on Thursday. Rain is possible in Kolkata, as an orange alert has been issued.
LSG have been the best team with the new ball this IPL. In two games, they took seven wickets in the first six overs, conceding just 4.58 runs per over. Prince Yadav has been key for LSG, taking four wickets in two games with an economy of 7.71. He bowls fast, hits the right lengths, and can bowl precise yorkers. Mohammed Shami also strengthens LSG’s powerplay attack.
KKR’s batting is strong early on, scoring 11.29 runs per over in powerplays, but they have lost six wickets in this phase already. Their bowling is weak due to injuries. Varun Chakravarthy (hand) and Sunil Narine (illness) missed the last game. They will now rely heavily on their batters to fight LSG’s strong bowling.
KKR have not won a match yet. Their only point came from a rain-affected game against Punjab Kings, where they were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the washout. Narine has recovered and is likely back, and Cameron Green is expected to bowl as well.
KKR and LSG have played six IPL matches against each other. KKR won 2 games, while LSG won 4. Neither team has a no-result match. KKR’s highest score against LSG is 235, and their lowest is 101. LSG’s highest score is 238, and their lowest is 137.
Rahane might consider moving down the order to manage the strong LSG bowling in the early overs.
KKR vs LSG Indian Premier League 2026: What to expect?
Vaibhav Arora has been struggling this IPL. He was key for KKR in 2024 and 2025, taking 17 wickets in the last season, but in IPL 2026 he has only three wickets from two games and is going at 12.37 runs per over. KKR will rely on him to regain form.
Mohammed Shami is in great touch. He took KL Rahul’s wicket first ball this season and troubled Sunrisers Hyderabad’s top order. He has three wickets from two games with an economy of 4.62, all in the powerplay. On his home ground in Bengal, he will aim to keep the KKR crowd quiet.
Shami has the best powerplay economy so far, 4.00, among bowlers with at least three overs. Rahane has a strong IPL record against him, scoring 94 runs without getting out. Ayush Badoni has been dismissed by Narine four times in three innings. KKR scores fast in the powerplay (11.29), but slows to 9.30 in the middle overs.
The pitch at Eden Gardens is batting-friendly, like the PBKS-KKR game on pitch No. 6. Rain is possible, with clouds and heavy winds reported during practice. The meteorological department has an orange alert for Wednesday and Thursday, so rain could affect the match.
KKR vs LSG Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
The Predicted Lineup for KKR and LSG in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| KKR (Probable XI) | LSG (Probable XI) |
| Finn Allen | Mitchell Marsh |
| Ajinkya Rahane (capt) | Aiden Markram |
| Cameron Green | Rishabh Pant (wk, capt) |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Nicholas Pooran |
| Rinku Singh | Ayush Badoni |
| Ramandeep Singh | Abdul Samad |
| Sunil Narine | Mukul Choudhary |
| Anukul Roy | M Siddharth |
| Navdeep Saini | Avesh Khan |
| Vaibhav Arora | Mohammed Shami |
| Kartik Tyagi | Digvesh Rathi |
Where to Watch KKR vs LSG 2026 Indian Premier League 2026
In India, catch the KKR vs LSG match on Star Sports or stream on JioHotstar. In the USA and Canada, it’s on Willow TV and the Willow app, plus Fubo and Sling TV. In the UK, Sky Sports broadcasts it, and you can stream via Sky Go.
In Australia, Fox Cricket shows the game, with streaming on Kayo Sports (new users get a 7-day free trial). In MENA, watch on CricLife or stream through BeIN Connect. In New Zealand, fans can watch on Sky Sport NZ and via Sky Go NZ or Sky Sport Now. South Africa has SuperSport on DStv and its app.
FAQs
Q. Who are KKR playing against in their next IPL 2026 match?
A. KKR will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Q. What is the current form of KKR?
A. KKR has not won a match yet and has only 1 point from a rain-affected game.
Q. Which LSG bowlers have been strong in the powerplay?
A. Prince Yadav and Mohammed Shami have been key. They took key wickets early and keeping the economy low.
Q. What challenges does KKR face against LSG?
A. KKR’s bowling is weak due to injuries. Their middle overs slow down after a fast powerplay.
Q. What is the pitch and weather like for this match?
A. Eden Gardens has a batting-friendly pitch. But rain is possible with an orange alert in Kolkata.
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