KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips
The Indian Premier League action continues to heat up as KKR takes on LSG in a high octane T20 clash. With both teams looking to secure crucial points on the leaderboard, fans can expect a thrilling encounter. Here is your complete guide to crafting the perfect Fantasy Winning Team and Dream11 Prediction for this massive IPL showdown.
Match Details
- Match: KKR vs LSG, Indian Premier League
- Date: 09 Apr 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Catch all the live T20 action on the following platforms:
- JioHotstar(App + Website)
- Star Sport Channels
Weather Report
Kolkata is expected to experience warm and humid conditions during the evening. The Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making bowling difficult. Fortunately, there is no Rain impact expected, ensuring a full game for fantasy users.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Pitch Report for Eden Gardens suggests a paradise for batters. The batting friendly nature of the surface allows for easy stroke play, while the pace vs spin dominance clearly favors the quicks. In the last 5 matches, pacers have taken 46 wickets compared to just 21 wickets for spinners. With an average score of 209, expect a run fest.
Fantasy Takeaway: Load your fantasy contests with top order batters and death over pacers to maximize your rewards.
Team Form & Head to-Head
KKR
- Last 5 matches: L/L/L/L/A
- Recent performance: Struggling to find momentum and desperate for a turnaround.
- Head to-head record: 2 wins against LSG.
LSG
- Last 5 matches: L/W/L/L/W
- Recent performance: Inconsistent but showing flashes of brilliance with the bat.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against KKR.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Injured / Unavailable: Mustafizur Rahman, Harshit Rana, and Akash Deep are unavailable for KKR.
- Doubtful: None reported.
- Fully fit: The rest of the core squad members are available for selection.
Probable Playing XI
KKR
Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani
LSG
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Anrich Nortje
Key Players to Watch
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: Averaging massive points this season, he is a must have top order anchor for KKR.
- Rishabh Pant: The explosive wicket keeper batter is in prime form and loves the flat deck at Eden Gardens.
- Prince Yadav: A consistent wicket taker in the death overs for LSG, making him highly valuable for fantasy points.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Aiden Markram
- Rishabh Pant
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Mega League Differential Picks
- Blessing Muzarabani: A high upside pace option who can exploit the bounce at Eden Gardens.
- Mitchell Marsh: Capable of massive scores but carries a slight risk, perfect for major leagues.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Given their superior head to-head record and better recent form, LSG is predicted to win this encounter. However, if KKR bats first and posts a massive total, the chase could get tricky despite the dew.
Disclaimer
Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 KKR vs LSG players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs KKR | 29 Mar - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI |  KKRKKR |  MI | 220/4 (20.0) | 224/4 (19.1) | MI MI won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR |  SRHSRH | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs |
| PBKS vs KKR | 06 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | KKRKKR |  PBKS | 25/2 (3.4) | No result | |
| KKR vs LSG | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | LSG | KKRKKR |  LSG | 181/4 (20.0) | 182/7 (20.0) | LSG LSG won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) |
| CSK vs KKR | 14 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | KKR |  CSKCSK | KKR | 192/5 (20.0) | 160/7 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 32 runs |
| GT vs KKR | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | KKR | KKRKKR |  GT | 180/10 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.4) | GT GT won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) |
| KKR vs RR | 19 Apr - 03:30 PM | Kolkata | RR |  RRRR | KKR | 155/9 (20.0) | 161/6 (19.4) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs KKR | 26 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | KKRKKR | LSG | 155/7 (20.0) | 155/8 (20.0) | KKR Match tied (KKR won the one-over eliminator) |
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | SRHSRH | KKR | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) |
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | KKR |  DCDC | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) |
| RCB vs KKR | 13 May - 08:45 PM | Raipur | RCB | KKRKKR |  RCB | 192/4 (20.0) | 194/4 (19.1) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | GT | KKRKKR | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG vs DC | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | DC | LSGLSG | DC | 141/10 (18.4) | 145/4 (17.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) |
| SRH vs LSG | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | LSG | SRHSRH | LSG | 156/9 (20.0) | 160/5 (19.5) | LSG LSG won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) |
| KKR vs LSG | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | LSG | KKRKKR | LSG | 181/4 (20.0) | 182/7 (20.0) | LSG LSG won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs GT | 12 Apr - 03:30 PM | Lucknow | GT | LSGLSG | GT | 164/8 (20.0) | 165/3 (18.4) | GT GT won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| RCB vs LSG | 15 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | LSGLSG | RCB | 146/10 (20.0) | 149/5 (15.1) | RCB RCB won by 5 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) |
| PBKS vs LSG | 19 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | LSG | PBKSPBKS | LSG | 254/7 (20.0) | 200/5 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 54 runs |
| LSG vs RR | 22 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | RRRR | LSG | 159/6 (20.0) | 119/10 (18.0) | RR RR won by 40 runs |
| LSG vs KKR | 26 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | KKRKKR | LSG | 155/7 (20.0) | 155/8 (20.0) | KKR Match tied (KKR won the one-over eliminator) |
| MI vs LSG | 04 May - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | LSGLSG | MI | 228/5 (20.0) | 229/4 (18.4) | MI MI won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs RCB | 07 May - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | RCB | LSGLSG | RCB | 209/3 (19.0) | 203/6 (19.0) | LSG LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method) |
| CSK vs LSG | 10 May - 03:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | LSGLSG | CSK | 203/8 (20.0) | 208/5 (19.2) | CSK CSK won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs CSK | 15 May - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | CSKCSK | LSG | 187/5 (20.0) | 188/3 (16.4) | LSG LSG won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | KKR | SRHSRH | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs |
| PBKS vs KKR | 06 Apr - 07:30 PM | KKR | KKRKKR | PBKS | 25/2 (3.4) | No result | |
| KKR vs LSG | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | LSG | KKRKKR | LSG | 181/4 (20.0) | 182/7 (20.0) | LSG LSG won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) |
| KKR vs RR | 19 Apr - 03:30 PM | RR | RRRR | KKR | 155/9 (20.0) | 161/6 (19.4) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) |
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | GT | KKRKKR | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs |
