KKR vs LSG, IPL 2026 Match Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders struggle to get their house in order
Kolkata Knight Riders face continued concerns despite earning a point from a washout, with potential returns for Chakravarthy and Narine against Lucknow Super Giants. Both teams are sweating over overseas batter form and grappling with injury issues. LSG's top order and KKR's batting lineup have yet to fully fire, adding pressure to their upcoming encounter.
KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp. Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3. 4 overs of play on Monday highlighted some added concerns.
Struggling to get their house in order, KKR opted to take some bold calls by leaving out Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine. However, the outcome of that decision remained inconclusive, although it is likely that they will be back in action against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
SUBSCRIBE NOW! However, another spell of rain is forecast on match day. A washout is unlikely to help the sides, both of whom are trying to get their campaign going.
After losing their first game, LSG did record a victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last match but they made heavy weather of a rather simple chase. In spite of having a number of power-hitters in their lineup, the team has not really fired on expected lines. Even skipper Rishabh Pant played an uncharacteristic innings, although in a winning cause.