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In the IPL group stage, Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Lucknow Super Giants on April 26, 2026. Heading in as favorites following a victory over Rajasthan Royals, the Knight Riders aim to continue their momentum. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants are struggling, with four consecutive losses. Key players include Cameron Green and Varun Chakravarthy for Kolkata, and Mitchell Marsh and Prince Yadav for Lucknow. The match is on a challenging pitch in Lucknow, which may favor smart bowling and strategic batting. Predictions tip Kolkata Knight Riders to narrowly secure the win.

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  • Lucknow Super Giants are looking directionless after four defeats on the bounce.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders have ended their terrible start to the season with a thrilling win over the Royals.
  • Explore betting opportunities in handicaps, batters to Score Over/Under Runs, bowlers to Take Over/Under Wickets markets and Match Sixes.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has been in great form with the ball (Getty Images).
This Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders prediction preview looks ahead to the IPL group match played in India. The two teams at the bottom of the IPL table clash in game that offers the best chance of points for both sides as they bid to shake off the early claims to the title of IPL wooden-spoonists.

The Knight Riders come into the clash as favourites having finally picked up a win in their last match against the powerful Rajasthan Royals. Hosts the Super Giants are struggling after racking up four defeats in a row.

Match Details


MatchLucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders
CompetitionIndian Premier League
Date26 April 2026
Time16:00 SAST
VenueLucknow, India

Recent Form


TeamLast 5 Matches
Lucknow Super GiantsWLLLL
Kolkata Knight Riders–LLLW

There was little for either side to get excited about this season until the Knight Riders pulled off a massive win over the Royals. 

Head-to-Head Record


DateWinnerMargin of victoryCompetition
9 April 2026Lucknow Super Giants3 wicketsIPL
8 Apr 2025Lucknow Super Giants4 runsIPL
5 May 2024Kolkata Knight Riders98 runsIPL
14 April 2024Kolkata Knight Riders8 wicketsIPL
20 May 2023Lucknow Super Giants1 runIPL

The Super Giants have enjoyed three tight wins over the Knight Riders in the last four years, but the Knight Riders’ wins have been in dominant performances. 

Team News


Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran’s dreadful run of form should surely see him benched, with South African Matthew Breetzke likely to take his place. 

Possible XI: Rishabh Pant (c), Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane’s lack of runs is putting him under pressure as leader of the side, although they are likely to keep the faith in him for at least another match or two. Matheesha Pathirana has joined the squad after his injury struggles and is sure to give the Knight Riders a boost.

Possible XI: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.

Key Stats


  • Lucknow Super Giants’ Mitchell Marsh is his side’s leading runscorer (210 runs).
  • Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram has scored 22, 30 & 42 in his last 5 innings.
  • Lucknow Super Giants’ Prince Yadav is 2nd on the IPL wickets list (13 wickets).
  • Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh scored 53* of 34 balls in the win over the Royals.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders Cameron Green has scored 32*, 79 & 27 in his last 4 matches.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakravarthy has taken 2/34 & 3/14 in his last 2 matches

Match Analysis


The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is expected to serve up a typically tricky surface when Lucknow Super Giants face Kolkata Knight Riders. This is not usually a venue where batters can simply hit through the line from ball one, so both sides are likely to start their innings with caution. The pitch tends to be slow, abrasive and bowler-friendly, making timing the ball difficult, so batters are likely to take some time getting settled at the crease before launching their attacks on the bowlers.

A first-innings total in the 165-run range should be competitive, depending on how much dew arrives later in the evening. Fast bowlers may enjoy some early bounce and movement with the new ball, but the middle overs could be where the match is shaped. The spinners should find some decent grip and turn, especially if they give the ball a rip as well as maintaining a disciplined line and length.

The toss could be significant as the evening dew will make chasing the better option under lights with the spinners struggling to get a grip on the wet ball. Overall, this looks like a game where smart bowling, patience with the bat and conditions-based tactics could decide the result.

Betting Markets to Watch


Best Kolkata Knight Rider Batter 

Cameron Green has been his side’s most consistent batters, with scores of 32*, 79 and 27 in his last four matches and is the best bet to top-score for the Knight Riders.

Score Over/Under Runs 

Mitchell Marsh is his side’s leading run–scorer, posting scores of 40, 40 and 55 in his last three matches.

Take Over/Under Wickets

Varun Chakravarthy has picked up 2-plus wickets in his last two matches and is worth backing to snap up another couple of wickets against the Super Giants.

Latest Odds


MarketOdds
Lucknow Super Giants Win1.76
Kolkata Knight Riders Win1.6
Match to go to a Super Over29.00
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Verdict

The Kolkata Knight Riders are backed to take a tight win, while Varun Chakravarthy is backed to take two or more wickets.

Cameron Green is backed to be the best Kolkata Knight Rider batter, while Mitchell Marsh is backed to score 30 runs or more.
     
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