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LSG vs KKR Match Prediction IPL 2026 [Source: AFP, AP]
The Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash will take place on Sunday, April 26. Lucknow will be hosting the LSG vs KKR clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, and the match can be watched live from 7:30 PM IST.
Both LSG and KKR are in the worst of their forms. As the Rishabh Pant-led team hosts Kolkata, they will play to save their face after a string of back-to-back losses. LSG now stands 9th on the points table with 4 points in their bag, and they will look for a solid turnaround against the visitor to keep the chances for the playoffs alive.
KKR is also languishing at the bottom despite a flashy comeback win against the Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens. The team led by Ajinkya Rahane is on the verge of exiting from IPL 2026, yet they will give their best to make a keen comeback in the LSG vs KKR clash.
LSG vs KKR current form (last 5 matches)
| Teams | Form |
| LSG | L, L, L, L, W |
| KKR | W, L, L, L, L |
LSG vs KKR player battles
Ajinkya Rahane vs Mohammed Shami
Ajinkya Rahane’s recent consistency with the bat will be under early pressure against Mohammed Shami’s seam and swing with the new ball.
Shami will target the off-stump channel, drawing Rahane into tentative drives, while mixing lengths to induce edges. Rahane, in response, will look to play late and rely on timing rather than power.
Ajinkya Rahane vs Mohammed Shami in IPL: 99 runs; 59 balls; 0 dismissals
Aiden Markram vs Kartik Tyagi
Aiden Markram’s ability to pace an innings will be tested against Kartik Tyagi’s raw pace and hard lengths. Tyagi will look to rush Markram with short-of-a-length deliveries and occasional yorkers, especially in the middle overs.
Markram, known for his composure, will try to counter by using placement and rotating strike, waiting for loose balls to capitalise on to better cut LSG’s chances with the bat.
Aiden Markram vs Kartik Tyagi in IPL: 6 runs; 4 balls; 0 dismissals
Rovman Powell vs Digvesh Singh Rathi
Rovman Powell’s power-hitting prowess sets up an exciting clash against Digvesh Singh Rathi’s variations. Rathi will rely on slower balls and changes in variations to disrupt Powell’s timing in the middle overs.
Powell, however, will look to muscle through the line and target the straight boundaries, making this a battle between brute force and clever deception.
Rovman Powell vs Digvesh Singh Rathi in IPL: 2 runs; 2 balls; 0 dismissals
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LSG vs KKR top performers (current squad members)
Most runs for LSG vs KKR
Nicholas Pooran (213), Ayush Badoni (138)
Most wickets for LSG vs KKR
Mohsin Khan (6), Avesh Khan (5)
Most runs for KKR vs LSG
Rinku Singh (171), Sunil Narine (161)
Most wickets for KKR vs LSG
Sunil Narine (6), Vaibhav Arora (5)
LSG vs KKR toss prediction
The LSG vs KKR pitch report for the Ekana Cricket Stadium will be a low-scoring affair, unlike the flat track batting heaven in other regions. The pitch saw no team cross the 165-run mark in IPL 2026, and hence speaks of the dominance of the bowlers here.
Hence, the pitch will be bowler-friendly, low-scoring, with seamers initially getting help from the track with the new ball. Batters will have to be careful and will take time to settle, and hence, the captain winning the toss of the LSG vs KKR clash will opt to field first here.
LSG vs KKR 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay – 42/1
Final score – 175/7
LSG vs KKR 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay – 35/2
Final score – 163/8
LSG vs KKR top players prediction
LSG top players' prediction
Probable best batters
Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant
Probable best bowlers
Mohsin Khan, Mohammed Shami
KKR top players' prediction
Probable best batters
Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh
Probable best bowlers
Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Who will hit the most sixes in LSG vs KKR IPL 2026, Match 38?
Aiden Markram
Who will score the most fours in LSG vs KKR IPL 2026, Match 38?
LSG vs KKR Match Winner Prediction: Who will win the IPL 2026, Match 38?
The Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash on April 26 will be a thrilling, low-scoring contest at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
In head-to-head encounters, LSG has the upper hand by a 5-2 margin from the 7 games they have played. Though both teams feature almost the same strength on paper, LSG at their home ground will be the favourites to win the upcoming match against KKR in IPL 2026.
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