KKR vs LSG, IPL 2026: Kolkata Eye First Win Amid Rain Threat at Eden Garden

Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to secure their first win of IPL 2026 when they face Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on April 9. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR are yet to register a victory this season, with their previous match ending in a washout.

Lucknow Super Giants, captained by Rishabh Pant, come into the game with confidence and a strong record against Kolkata. In six previous meetings, LSG have won four matches, giving them a clear upper hand.

KKR are expected to rely on players like Finn Allen, Rinku Singh, and Sunil Narine to deliver, while their bowling attack featuring Varun Chakaravarthy and Kartik Tyagi will be key. Meanwhile, LSG boast a powerful lineup with Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Mohammed Shami forming the core.

The Eden Gardens pitch is likely to favour batters, as seen in recent matches. However, weather could play spoilsport, with rain and humidity expected to impact conditions. An orange alert has already been issued, and both teams had disrupted practice sessions ahead of the clash.

With KKR desperate to open their account and LSG aiming to continue their dominance, the match promises an exciting contest—if rain stays away.

Live Streaming: The match will be available on JioHotstar and broadcast on Star Sports Network.

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