Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 38 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This is the second leg of a Super Sunday doubleheader, following CSK vs GT at Chepauk.
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Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
26 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Tim Seifert is the safest captain pick after his explosive form behind the stumps for KKR, while Mitchell Marsh works perfectly as vice-captain with his all-round contributions on the slower Ekana surface.
LSG vs KKR Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 38 |
| Date | Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Head-to-Head | LSG leads 5-2 in 7 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 38
LSG vs KKR Match 38 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 43°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 35-38°C |
| Humidity | 20-30% |
| Wind Speed | 8-12 km/h |
| Rain Probability | < 5% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Moderate (evening match in dry heat) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced to Slow (black-soil surface slows after 8th over) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 165-180 runs |
| Boundary Length | Standard; outfield slows as game progresses |
| 200+ Totals | Rare; 170+ becomes hard to chase on this surface |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew makes gripping the ball difficult in 2nd innings) |
| Pace Assist | Reasonable in powerplay; pace off the ball as innings progresses |
| Spin Assist | Significant; spinners find grip and drift; Narine, Chakravarthy, and Markram will be key |
| Dew Effect | Moderate; present in 2nd innings but less extreme than coastal venues |
Injury Updates
KKR’s Historic Winless Run: The three-time champions are yet to win a single match in IPL 2026. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (190+ runs) and Vaibhav Arora (7+ wickets) have been bright spots, but KKR’s middle order and death bowling have consistently let them down.
LSG Lost to RR: Suffered a defeat at home against RR (Match 32) where Mayank Yadav returned but couldn’t prevent the loss. Pooran’s form remains a concern (avg 10.25, SR 85.41 early in the season). LSG need their big guns to fire.
Rishabh Pant (LSG): No injury but LSG’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Pant needs to lead from the front on his home ground.
LSG vs KKR Head-to-Head
| Category | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| Wins | 5 | 2 |
| Highest Total | 238/3 (IPL 2025) | 235/6 (IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Total | 137 (IPL 2024) | 101 (IPL 2022) |
In 7 IPL meetings, LSG hold a commanding 5-2 lead over KKR. At the Ekana Stadium specifically, LSG have won 2 out of 3 matches. The reverse fixture this season (Match 15 at Eden Gardens) also went LSG’s way.
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Key Players to Watch in LSG vs KKR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | KKR | WK-Batter | KKR’s explosive keeper-batter who has provided quick starts. The New Zealander’s ability to sweep and reverse-sweep makes him effective on Ekana’s slower surface. |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-rounder | 5 wickets in this rivalry (most by any bowler). Smashed 81 off 39 vs LSG in 2024. His mystery spin on Ekana’s gripping surface could be the decisive factor. |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | All-rounder | LSG’s explosive opener and handy seam option. His dual contributions give LSG crucial balance. Thrives on surfaces where the ball comes onto the bat at a consistent pace. |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | Bowler | The mystery spinner who could be devastating on Ekana’s slow, gripping surface. His carrom ball and googlies trouble even the best batters in the middle overs. |
| Mohammed Shami | LSG | Bowler | LSG’s most experienced pace option. His ability to swing the new ball and hit the seam with precision makes him the primary threat to KKR’s fragile top order in the powerplay. |
| Aiden Markram | LSG | All-rounder | LSG’s most reliable all-rounder. His off-spin will be crucial on the Ekana surface, and his batting provides middle-order stability. The ideal player for this pitch. |
