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The 15th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 sees Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday, April 9. KKR will be desperate to open their account after a rough start to the season, losing their first two matches against Mumbai Indians (MI) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). Their previous encounter against Punjab Kings (PBKS) was cut short due to rain when KKR was 25/2, adding to their woes.
Meanwhile, LSG bounced back with a five-wicket win over SRH, chasing 157 successfully after their opening defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC). The Super Giants will aim to carry forward their positive momentum, especially with their in-form batters.
Here are the top three batters who are expected to shine and can be strong Dream11 and My11Circle picks:
1. Rishabh Pant (LSG)
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Rishabh Pant, the LSG captain, is in excellent form and can single-handedly influence the outcome of the game. He scored an unbeaten 68 off 50 balls against SRH, anchoring the innings at a strike rate of 136 and hitting nine boundaries. After a slow start in the opening match against DC, Pant moved up to No. 3 and made a match-winning impact.
Pant has a strong record against KKR, amassing 385 runs in 16 IPL innings at a strike rate of 147.51. In IPL history, he has 3,628 runs in 127 matches, including two centuries and 20 fifties. Across all T20s, Pant has 5,366 runs in 218 games, making him a reliable pick for fantasy teams.
2. Aiden Markram (LSG)
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Aiden Markram has been a key performer for LSG and brings international experience to the table. Against KKR, he has scored 294 runs in 8 IPL innings at a strike rate of 142.03, with a top score of 68*. In the last match against SRH, Markram provided a quick start with 45 off 27 balls, helping LSG chase the target comfortably.
The South African all-rounder had an excellent T20 World Cup 2026, scoring 286 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 165.31, including three fifties and two unbeaten 80s. Overall, Markram has 5,814 T20 runs in 228 innings, making him a dependable choice for fantasy cricket.
3. Rinku Singh (KKR)
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Rinku Singh has emerged as a key middle-order batter for KKR. The left-hander has a brilliant record against LSG, scoring 167 runs in just five innings at a strike rate of 198.81, with a top score of 67*. Notable innings include 40 off 15 balls and 38* off 15 balls against the Super Giants.
In IPL 2026, Rinku has shown consistency, scoring 33* (21) against MI and 35 (25) against SRH. With Andre Russell retired, Rinku will be expected to shoulder more responsibility for KKR. In T20s overall, he has 3,580 runs in 160 innings at a strike rate of 147.08, including 18 fifties.
Fantasy Picks Insight
For Dream11 and My11Circle users, Pant, Markram, and Rinku are excellent choices based on form, consistency, and their ability to play match-winning innings. Pant anchors KKR’s middle order, Markram provides explosive starts for LSG, and Rinku can accelerate in the late overs, making all three valuable fantasy assets.
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