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As the Indian Premier League heats up, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 9, 2026, at Eden Gardens. Both teams will be eager to turn their fortunes around, with KKR seeking their first win after two consecutive losses, while LSG also looks to break their recent drought following a narrow defeat in their last outing.
Recent form indicates that KKR has struggled to find their rhythm, lacking in both batting consistency and bowling effectiveness. Their home advantage at Eden Gardens could provide a crucial boost, traditionally favoring spin-friendly bowlers that may challenge the Lucknow lineup.
Conversely, LSG comes into the match with their own set of challenges, displaying resilience but needing to convert competitive performances into victories. Their batting order has shown promise, but they must strengthen their approach against KKR’s spinners, particularly in the latter stages of the innings.
With bookmakers slightly favoring KKR at odds of 1.82 against LSG’s 1.92, the match promises to be competitive. Fans can expect a closely contested battle, but given both teams’ recent performances, predicting a definitive outcome remains difficult.
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| Kolkata 51.2% |
Lucknow Super Giants 48.8% |
Outrights of Indian Premier League Cricket Lucknow Super Giants: 4.62% Kolkata Knight Riders: 4.1%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.78 | 1.85 | ||
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1.87 | 1.97 | ||
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1.82 | 1.92 |
Latest Results
| 02.04.26 Kolkata Knight Riders – Sunrisers Hyderabad – 161:226 29.03.26 Mumbai Indians – Kolkata Knight Riders – 224:220 25.05.25 Kolkata Knight Riders – Sunrisers Hyderabad – 168:278 17.05.25 Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Kolkata Knight Riders – Abandoned 07.05.25 Kolkata Knight Riders – Chennai Super Kings – 179:183 |
01.04.26 Lucknow Super Giants – Delhi Capitals – 141:145 27.05.25 Lucknow Super Giants – Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 227:230 22.05.25 Gujarat Titans – Lucknow Super Giants – 202:235 19.05.25 Lucknow Super Giants – Sunrisers Hyderabad – 205:206 04.05.25 Punjab Kings – Lucknow Super Giants – 236:199 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.04.25 Kolkata Knight Riders – Lucknow Super Giants – 234:238 05.05.24 Lucknow Super Giants – Kolkata Knight Riders – 137:235 14.04.24 Kolkata Knight Riders – Lucknow Super Giants – 162:161 20.05.23 Kolkata Knight Riders – Lucknow Super Giants – 175:176 18.05.22 Kolkata Knight Riders – Lucknow Super Giants – 208:210 |
Standings
2026
| Pts | W | L | N/R | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 427:364 | 2 |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 224:220 | 2 |
| 3 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 145:141 | 2 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 165:162 | 2 |
| 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 203:201 | 2 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 128:127 | 2 |
| 7 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 127:128 | 0 |
| 8 | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 162:165 | 0 |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 141:145 | 0 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 381:450 | 0 |
Indian Premier League Cricket Outrights
1. Mumbai Indians: 3.58 (24.07%)
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5.53 (15.58%)
3. Punjab Kings: 7.07 (12.2%)
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad: 10.13 (8.51%)
5. Rajasthan Royals: 10.13 (8.51%)
6. Delhi Capitals: 10.83 (7.96%)
7. Gujarat Titans: 11 (7.84%)
8. Chennai Super Kings: 13 (6.63%)
9. Lucknow Super Giants: 18.67 (4.62%)
10. Kolkata Knight Riders: 21 (4.1%)
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