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IPL 2026: LSG, KKR in a battle of laggards

IPL 2026: LSG, KKR in a battle of laggards

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Published - April 25, 2026 07:45 pm IST - Lucknow On April 25, 2026, LSG will host KKR on a black-soil surface in an evening game, a pitch that will be used for the first time this season.

| Photo Credit: PTI A mid-season clash between two struggling sides – Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders – in IPL 2026 can either simmer into a slow burn or explode into a high-stakes shootout as both teams push to revive their campaigns.

Given the setting, the former appears more likely, despite the BRSABV Ekana Stadium here being one of the spicier venues in IPL 2026. Super Giants have lost all three of their home games so far, with captain Rishabh Pant admitting the batting unit hasn’t adapted well to the conditions.

On Sunday, LSG will host KKR on a black-soil surface in an evening game, a pitch that will be used for the first time this season. Published - April 25, 2026 07:45 pm IST IPL / cricket Terms & conditions  |  Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences.

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