IPL 2026 KKR vs LSG: Predicted playing 11 and head-to-head record

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are expected to consider sweeping changes as they look for their first win of the IPL 2026 season against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

KKR remain out of form, with their batting unit struggling for consistency and the bowling attack lacking impact in key moments. Mohammed Shami will be a major threat after his impressive 2/9 spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. With conditions expected to assist seam movement, he could once again trouble KKR’s top order.

KKR were under pressure in their previous match against Punjab Kings as well, slipping to 16/2 before rain forced a washout. Weather could again play a role, although a late start may reduce disruptions.


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KKR vs LSG head-to-head record

• Total matches played: 6
• KKR wins: 2
• LSG wins: 4

KKR vs LSG: Probable playing 11

Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi

Impact Sub: Blessing Muzarabani

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (wk, capt), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, M Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Rathi

Impact Sub: Prince Yadav

LSG enter the contest with confidence, backed by strong bowling performances from Prince Yadav and mystery spinner Digvesh Rathi, who have helped restrict opponents in the powerplay this season. Their batting will rely on Rishabh Pant, who struck an unbeaten 68 in the previous game, along with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram at the top.

For KKR, the Ajinkya Rahane–Finn Allen opening pair has yet to fire, while concerns remain over the form of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy.