Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders Pitch Report: In the 38th match of IPL 2026, the clash between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Kolkata Knight Riders will be played on April 26 at 7:30 PM IST at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Let's take a look at the pitch report for this evening's IPL match.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders (LSG vs KKR) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Date: April 26, 2026
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders
LSG vs KKR Match Previews
Lucknow Super Giants' previous match proved to be a disappointing affair, as they suffered a 40-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, Rajasthan posted a total of 159 runs, while the Lucknow team was restricted to just 119 runs. The team received a solid start from its top order; Mitchell Marsh scored 55 runs, and Nicholas Pooran contributed 22 runs. However, the remaining batsmen failed to forge any significant partnerships, resulting in Lucknow falling well short of the target.
Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a stellar performance in their previous match, securing a four-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, Rajasthan set a respectable total of 155 runs, but Kolkata successfully chased down the target in the final over. Although the top order struggled, the middle order held the innings together; Rinku Singh played a match-winning knock of 53 runs off 34 balls, while Anukul Roy scored a brisk 29 runs off 16 deliveries.
LSG vs KKR, Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
KKR vs LSG Match Pitch Report: For the LSG vs KKR match in IPL 2026, the pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium favors fast bowlers, offering good bounce and pace—especially early on. As noted by LSG coach Justin Langer, it bears a resemblance to the pitches found in Perth.
To date, 25 T20 matches have been played at Ekana; teams batting first have won 10 matches, while teams bowling first have won 14 (with one match ending in a no-result). The average first-innings score stands at 172.88, which drops to 156.6 when chasing a target; fast bowlers account for 68.78% of the wickets taken.
Composed of black soil, this pitch is generally on the slower side and assists bowlers. While it offers assistance to spinners later in the game, it has proven to be most advantageous for fast bowlers during this IPL season. On this surface, a score of 150–160 is considered a good and competitive total; batsmen typically require some time to settle in at the crease before looking to accelerate their scoring rate.
Historically, teams chasing a target have held the upper hand (winning 14 out of 25 matches); consequently, it is expected that the team winning the toss will elect to bowl first on this balanced pitch—which features relatively large boundaries (65–75 meters).
Ekana Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 25 | |
| Batting first won: | 10 | |
| Bowling first won: | 14 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 00 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 172 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 155 | |
| Highest Total: | 235/6 | |
| Lowest Total: | 108/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 206 |
LSG vs KKR Match Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (Captain) (Wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mukul Chaudhary, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Matheesha Pathirana
