Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Prediction & Betting Tips - Indian Premier League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Indian Premier League Predictions
Kolkata Knight Riders will search for their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season when Lucknow Super Giants come to town on Thursday. This match #15 between the eighth-placed Knight Riders and the seventh-placed Super Giants at Eden Gardens comes with our prediction of a win for the away team.
After 12 matches played out, Kolkata have one point (L2, NR1) and are third from bottom. Lucknow have two points from two games (W1, L1) and are just above their hosts.
Kolkata are coming off a washed-out game against Punjab on Monday, where they were 25 for 2 after 3.4 overs. Things would have turned difficult in a full game, as the Knight Riders lost against Mumbai and Hyderabad earlier.
Barring Angkrish Raghuvanshi (110 runs, SR 169.23), the KKR batters have struggled this season. With the ball, every Kolkata bowler has so far conceded at more than 9.5 runs per over.
Lucknow got their first win of the season when they defeated Hyderabad by five wickets on Sunday. It was a chase anchored by Rishabh Pant as the Super Giants recovered from the six-wicket defeat against Delhi in their season opener.
There are still concerns about the batters, as Pant remains their lone individual half-centurion this season. Prince Yadav and Mohammed Shami have sparkled with the ball, aggregating seven wickets.
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Kolkata Knight Riders - Lucknow Super Giants Key Points
- Lucknow won four of their six IPL matches against Kolkata.
- Kolkata lost four of their last five completed IPL games played at Eden Gardens.
- Lucknow won five of their last seven IPL matches played away from home.
- Rishabh Pant scored at least 27 in three of his last four IPL games against Kolkata.
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Our Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Prediction
Kolkata got their first point of the IPL 2026 season, thanks to a washout against Punjab on Monday. They were struggling when the match was called off and had their two premier spinners missing that game. Their return could be still be under doubt, as Lucknow look to make the most of the situation. The Super Giants picked up a crucial win in Hyderabad last Sunday and will hope to get another victory on the road.
There could be more trouble for Kolkata, and our Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants prediction is Lucknow Super Giants wins.
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