IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR Match Today: Lucknow Super Giants will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 38 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, April 26. Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the points table and will be desperate to secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR Today Match – Live Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Click Here
IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR Match Details
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 38 |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
Head-to-Head Record
- Total matches: 7
- Lucknow Super Giants: 5 wins
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 2 wins
Match Preview
Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders head into this contest under pressure, occupying the bottom spots on the points table. LSG have managed two wins in seven matches, while KKR have just one victory from the same number of games.
Both teams have struggled with consistency, particularly in the batting department. LSG have relied heavily on their top order, while KKR’s middle order has failed to deliver in crunch situations. With playoff hopes on the line, this match becomes a must-win for both sides.
IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR Today Match Live Score Updates: Follow Here
Weather Forecast
The weather in Lucknow is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures around 36°C and humidity ranging between 55 and 65 percent. No rain interruptions are expected.
Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium surface generally offers a balanced contest, but it tends to slow down as the match progresses. There will be assistance for spinners in the later stages, making batting difficult in the second innings. Teams may prefer to bat first.
Squads
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, George Linde, Manimaran Siddharth, Matthew Breetzke, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Josh Inglis, Anrich Nortje, Arjun Tendulkar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Manish Pandey, Finn Allen, Tejasvi Dahiya, Navdeep Saini, Rahul Tripathi, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Blessing Muzarabani, Saurabh Dubey, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik, Daksh Kamra
LSG vs KKR Probable XIs
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi
Impact Player: Himmat Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Broadcast and Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.