9
Eden Gardens will host a crucial IPL 2026 showdown on Thursday as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Lucknow Super Giants. KKR, yet to taste victory, needs a win badly after losses to MI and SRH, plus a rain-abandoned game against PBKS. With just one point, they are languishing in eighth place. The Knights’ home advantage could be key, with captain Ajinkya Rahane leading a side including Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine. LSG, captained by Rishabh Pant, has momentum with a win over SRH after an opening loss to DC. History favors LSG, who lead 4-2 in six IPL meetings with KKR. KKR must overcome this jinx to climb the ladder.
