IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG Toss Updates from Eden Gardens
Match Overview
The Indian Premier League 2026 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is taking place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This is Match No. 15 of the tournament, happening on Thursday. KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, enters the match with only a single point after their previous match against Punjab Kings was abandoned due to rain. In contrast, LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, has two points from their first game, having secured a victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
In their head-to-head matchups in the IPL, LSG currently has the upper hand with a 4-2 record over KKR.
Toss History: Kolkata Knight Riders
Last season at home, KKR struggled to maintain a dominant presence at their iconic Eden Gardens stadium. After being crowned champions in the previous season, KKR looked to continue their success but faced difficulties. In six matches played in Kolkata, KKR won the coin toss four times, opting to bat first on each occasion. However, they were only able to convert this advantage into victory in one match, significantly impacting their overall performance.
Among the two matches they chased down after winning the toss, KKR secured one win. In total, KKR lost three tosses at home, where they could only manage one win and one loss, while one match against Punjab Kings was also cancelled due to rain, echoing the circumstances of their current match in 2026.
Toss statistics for KKR at home include winning 4 out of 7 tosses, with matches won after toss victories being 1 out of 4 when batting first and maintaining a 1/2 win record when fielding first. Furthermore, following toss losses, KKR managed a win record of 1 out of 3 matches, all while batting first.
Toss History: Lucknow Super Giants
In the 2025 season, LSG demonstrated a reasonably successful performance in away matches. Out of the seven games played away from home, LSG won the toss four times. They capitalized on these toss wins to secure two victories — one while batting first and another while fielding first. Additionally, LSG clinched two more away victories despite losing the toss, showcasing their adaptability in different match situations.
The breakdown of LSG’s toss performance indicates they won 4 out of 7 tosses while achieving a match win record of 2 out of 4 after winning the toss, with results showing a win while batting first once and a win while fielding first once. They also achieved two wins after losing the toss, batting first in all three toss losses and securing victories in two of those matches.
Predicted Playing XIs
For this crucial matchup, the predicted playing XI for Kolkata Knight Riders includes: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy/Navdeep Saini, Blessing Muzarabani, and Vaibhav Arora.
On the other side, the Lucknow Super Giants are expected to field the following players: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed/M Siddharth, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, and Digvesh Rathi.
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Match OverviewThe Indian Premier League 2026 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is taking place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This is Match No. 15 of the tournament, happening on Thursday. KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, enters the match with only a single point after their previous match against Punjab Kings was abandoned due to rain. In contrast, LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, has two points from their first game, having secured a victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.In their head-to-head matchups in the IPL, LSG currently has the upper hand with a 4-2 record over KKR.Toss History: Kolkata Knight RidersLast season at home, KKR struggled to maintain a dominant presence at their iconic Eden Gardens stadium. After being crowned champions in the previous season, KKR looked to continue their success but faced difficulties. In six matches played in Kolkata, KKR won the coin toss four times, opting to bat first on each occasion. However, they were only able to convert this advantage into victory in one match, significantly impacting their overall performance.Among the two matches they chased down after winning the toss, KKR secured one win. In total, KKR lost three tosses at home, where they could only manage one win and one loss, while one match against Punjab Kings was also cancelled due to rain, echoing the circumstances of their current match in 2026.Toss statistics for KKR at home include winning 4 out of 7 tosses, with matches won after toss victories being 1 out of 4 when batting first and maintaining a 1/2 win record when fielding first. Furthermore, following toss losses, KKR managed a win record of 1 out of 3 matches, all while batting first.Toss History: Lucknow Super GiantsIn the 2025 season, LSG demonstrated a reasonably successful performance in away matches. Out of the seven games played away from home, LSG won the toss four times. They capitalized on these toss wins to secure two victories — one while batting first and another while fielding first. Additionally, LSG clinched two more away victories despite losing the toss, showcasing their adaptability in different match situations.The breakdown of LSG’s toss performance indicates they won 4 out of 7 tosses while achieving a match win record of 2 out of 4 after winning the toss, with results showing a win while batting first once and a win while fielding first once. They also achieved two wins after losing the toss, batting first in all three toss losses and securing victories in two of those matches.Predicted Playing XIsFor this crucial matchup, the predicted playing XI for Kolkata Knight Riders includes: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy/Navdeep Saini, Blessing Muzarabani, and Vaibhav Arora.On the other side, the Lucknow Super Giants are expected to field the following players: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed/M Siddharth, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, and Digvesh Rathi.
