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LSG vs KKR IPL 2026: Match Preview, Time, Venue & Key Players

Lucknow Super Giants face Kolkata Knight Riders in their eighth IPL 2026 match on Sunday at Ekana Stadium. LSG are under pressure after a loss to Rajasthan Royals, with Rishabh Pant's team needing wins to stay in playoff contention. Mukul Choudhary's previous match-winning 54 not out off 27 balls gives LSG confidence against a KKR side dealing with injuries to Harshit Rana and Akash Deep. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports and live-streamed on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM IST.

Key Points: LSG vs KKR IPL 2026: Date, Time, Venue, Squads & Live Stream

  • LSG vs KKR match on April 26 at 7:30 PM IST
  • Ekana Stadium in Lucknow hosts the clash
  • Mukul Choudhary starred with 54* off 27 balls in previous encounter
  • KKR face injury concerns with Harshit Rana and Akash Deep out
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IPL 2026: When and Where to watch LSG vs KKR, know all details

Check all details for LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 match on April 26. Get squads, key players, live streaming info, and match preview at Ekana Stadium.

"Mukul Choudhary played a match-winning knock of 54 not out from just 27 balls, smashing seven sixes to guide his side home in dramatic fashion. - Match Report"

Lucknow, April 25

Lucknow Super Giants are set to face Kolkata Knight Riders in their eighth match of the Indian Premier League 2026 season on Sunday evening at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

LSG head into the fixture after a setback against Rajasthan Royals, a result that has put them under pressure in the standings. Despite the loss, there were encouraging signs from the bowling unit, which delivered disciplined performances. Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan stood out with economical spells.

Led by Rishabh Pant, the Super Giants have had an inconsistent first half of the campaign and now face a crucial phase. With seven league matches remaining, the team will be aiming to string together victories to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Their previous encounter with Kolkata produced a nail-biting finish, with Lucknow edging out a three-wicket win off the final delivery. On that occasion, Mukul Choudhary played a match-winning knock of 54 not out from just 27 balls, smashing seven sixes to guide his side home in dramatic fashion.

For Kolkata, concerns remain around their bowling resources. Injuries to key pacers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep have weakened the attack, while experienced campaigners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy have yet to consistently hit top form. However, Chakravarthy showed signs of resurgence recently with a three-wicket haul against Rajasthan, offering some optimism for the defending champions.

When: Sunday, April 26, 7:30 PM IST

Where: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Where to watch: The LSG vs KKR match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.

Squads:

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (C), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Umran Malik, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Kartik Tyagi, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Tejasvi Dahiya, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep, Prashant Solanki, Daksh Kamra

- IANS

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Shreya B
KKR's bowling is really concerning without Harshit Rana and Akash Deep. Sunil Narine hasn't been the same this season, and Varun is struggling for consistency. But they're the defending champions for a reason! That three-fer from Chakravarthy against RR was encouraging. Should be a tight contest at Ekana.
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Aryan P
Honestly, LSG's inconsistency is frustrating. One day they look world-beaters, next day they collapse like a house of cards. That win against RR was great but then they lose to RR? 🤔 Need to fix the batting order - too many changes every match. Pant bhai, please settle with a stable XI!
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Karan T
Most excited to see Mohammed Shami bowling at his home ground! 🏏 The way he's been bowling in powerplay is outstanding. If he can pick early wickets, KKR's middle order might struggle. Also curious about Arjun Tendulkar - haven't seen much of him this season. Hope he gets a game!
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Nidhi U
As a neutral fan, this promises to be a cracker! Last match's last-ball finish was edge-of-seat stuff. Both teams have batting depth - KKR has Rinku, Powell, Green while LSG has Marsh, Badoni, Choudhary. Just hope the Ekana pitch isn't another low-scoring minefield 💀 Some 180+ chases would be nice!
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Jennifer L
Living in Lucknow and finally getting to see an IPL match live! 🙌 The stadium is beautiful, hope the crowd turns up in numbers. LSG needs our support right

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