KKR vs LSG is being played at Eden Gardens. It is Match 15 of IPL 2026. LSG has chosen to bowl, after winning the toss. KKR are still looking for their first win, while LSG aim for back-to-back victories. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, and can be watched on Star Sports and JioHotstar. LSG lost to Delhi Capitals but have beaten Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets, with Rishabh Pant unbeaten on 68. Their bowling is strong, but batting can be inconsistent.
KKR have also lost to Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their game against Punjab Kings was washed out after 3.4 overs, with KKR at 25/2. Injuries and lack of form among key bowlers make their campaign difficult. Captain Ajinkya Rahane is under pressure. Green has failed with both bat and ball so far. He has started bowling in practice, and if used, his bowling could give KKR some balance. But his place in the XI is under pressure.
In six IPL meetings, LSG lead 4–2. They’ve won all four games batting first, including two wins at Eden Gardens. KKR’s wins came in 2024, once by 8 wickets at Eden Gardens and once by 98 runs in Lucknow.
LSG vs KKR IPL 2026: Playing XIs
LSG have been the best in the powerplay, taking seven wickets in two games while giving just 4.58 runs per over. Prince Yadav and Mohammed Shami have led this attack. KKR scores fast early at 11.29 runs per over but has also lost six wickets quickly. How KKR’s top order handles Shami and Yadav will be crucial.
Rahane has a perfect IPL record against Shami, scoring 94 runs without getting out. Shami has been excellent this season, with a 4.62 economy and match-winning spells, making this one of the key battles of the game. Sunil Narine is back after being sick, but Varun Chakravarthy is doubtful with a left-hand injury. Matheesha Pathirana will miss the first half of IPL, and Harshit Rana and Akash Deep are also out.
Lucknow Super Giants spin coach Carl Crowe praised Mohammed Shami for his willingness to learn and improve. He shared how Shami worked with fast bowling coach Bharat Arun before the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad and used a new delivery to dismiss opener Abhishek Sharma. Crowe said this shows Shami’s mindset as a senior player, always ready to develop his skills.
Crowe also spoke highly of captain Rishabh Pant, calling him a “bowlers’ captain.” Pant listens to his bowlers, and makes everyone feel included and welcomed. The coach was enthusiastic about spinner Digvesh Rathi. He said his skills are exciting and he has the potential to play for India in the future.
Here is a look at the team lineup of LSG vs KKR in the IPL 2026:
| KKR (Playing XI) | LSG (Playing 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 | Prince Yadav |
| Sunil Narine | Mukul Choudhary |
| Anukul Roy | M Siddharth |
| Navdeep Saini | Avesh Khan |
| Rovman Powell | Mohammed Shami |
| Kartik Tyagi | Digvesh Rathi |
Weather and Pitch Report for LSG vs KKR IPL 2026
The Eden Gardens pitch now helps fast bowlers early but becomes easier for batters later. Spinners can still get some turn, but overall it favors scoring. In this ground, totals above 200 are possible. The average first-innings score is 170, but teams have chased 262 here.
Rain is expected on match day, so interruptions are possible. A washout would hurt KKR more, as they need a full game to try to get their first win. Both teams will hope for clear weather to compete for the points.
If rain prevents at least a 5-over-per-side game, the match is abandoned, and both teams get 1 point each. During league matches, an extra 120 minutes of play is allowed to try to complete the game. If rain interrupts play, the DLS method is used to set a new target for the chasing team.
After this match, KKR will travel to Ahmedabad to play Gujarat Titans on April 17, 2026. LSG will return home to face the same team on April 12, 2026. Both teams will try to build momentum from these games.
FAQs
Q. Where is the KKR vs LSG match being played?
A. The match is being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q. How have KKR and LSG performed so far in IPL 2026?
A. KKR has not won yet and lost two games, while LSG have one win and one loss.
Q. Which players are key in the powerplay for LSG?
A. Prince Yadav and Mohammed Shami lead LSG’s powerplay attack.
Q. How does the Eden Gardens pitch play?
A. It helps fast bowlers early but becomes easier for batters later, with spinners getting some turn. Scores above 200 are possible.
Q. What impact could rain have on the match?
A. Rain could interrupt the game, which would hurt KKR more since they need a full match to try for their first win.
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