Lucknow, April 26: The 38th match of IPL 2026 is set to take place on Sunday at 7:30 PM at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, featuring Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Both teams have had a disappointing season so far. LSG sits in ninth place with only 4 points from 2 wins in 7 matches. Meanwhile, KKR is at the bottom, in tenth place, having secured just 1 win and 3 points from their 7 games.
As they prepare for this match, LSG holds a psychological advantage, having previously defeated KKR by 3 runs in their first encounter of the season at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
LSG will be looking to return to winning ways on their home ground against KKR, who will be eager to avenge their earlier loss. A positive note for KKR is their recent victory against Rajasthan Royals, where they won by 4 wickets. In contrast, LSG has faced defeats in their last four matches.
The weather in Lucknow is expected to be hot and dry during the match, with no chance of rain.
Regarding the pitch at Ekana, it has favored bowlers, providing bounce with the new ball and assisting fast bowlers early on. So far, three matches have been played on this pitch, with no team managing to score over 170 runs. Therefore, unlike the high-scoring games seen in IPL 2026, this match may witness a lower run tally.
To date, LSG and KKR have faced each other in 8 matches, with LSG winning 5 and KKR winning 2, while one match ended without a result.
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