LSG vs KKR Today Match Prediction โ€“ IPL 2026, 38th Match Who Will Win?

In this LSG vs KKR today match prediction, we analyse match conditions, recent form, key players, pitch report, and possible match scenarios for the 38th match of the IPL 2026.

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Lucknow Super Giants face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 38th match of the IPL 2026 at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Sunday, April 26. With four losses in a row, the Lucknow Super Giants are currently placed ninth in the points table with 2 wins in 7 games. They lost their previous match by 40 runs against Rajasthan Royals, failing to chase the target of 160 runs. 

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders secured their first win of the tournament in their last match against Rajasthan Royals, successfully chasing a target of 156 runs in 19.4 overs. Rinku Singh was the standout performer for Kolkata, scoring a match-winning 53 runs off 34 balls. In their head-to-head encounters this season, Lucknow Super Giants defeated KKR by three wickets.

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LSG vs KKR Match Details 

  • Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 38th Match

  • Date: 26th April 2026

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST

  • Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

LSG vs KKR Weather Report

Temperature

32°C

Rain Possibility

00%

Average 1st innings Score

170

Best Suited For

Spinners (60%)

Pitch Report - Ekana Cricket Stadium

The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is regarded as a well-balanced surface. The pitch typically favours a good spin track, and the average first-innings score is mid-range, around 160-165 runs. 

  • Win Batting First: 40%

  • Win Bowling First: 60%

Average Score

  • Average 1st Innings: 170

  • Average 2nd Innings: 160

Factor

Details

Pitch

Balanced 

Outfield

Fast

Boundaries

Large

Avg Match Total

320–340

Overall

Balanced    


LSG vs KKR Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

LSG

L, L, L, L, W

KKR

W, L, L, L, L

LSG vs KKR Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

  • LSG Wins - 5

  • KKR Wins - 2

Top Batters to Watch – LSG vs KKR

  • Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 209 runs in this tournament 

  • Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): 200 runs in this tournament 

  • Aiden Markram (LSG): 162 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – LSG vs KKR

  • Prince Yadav (LSG): 13 wickets in this tournament 

  • Kartik Tyagi (KKR): 8 wickets in this tournament 

  • Mohammad Shami (LSG): 7 wickets in this tournament 

LSG vs KKR Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If LSG bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 45–50

  • Predicted Total: 155–170

  • Match Result: KKR to win

Scenario 2: If KKR bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 55–60

  • Predicted Total: 175–180

  • Match Result: KKR to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

LSG

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram

KKR

Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

LSG

Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant 

KKR

Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green  

LSG vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants 

Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav.

Kolkata Knight Riders 

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Why Kolkata Knight Riders is the favourite

  • Won their previous match 

  • Explosive top-order 

  • Good spin bowlers 

LSG vs KKR Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Kolkata Knight Riders are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match. Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman Powell and Rinku Singh are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to win

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I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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