IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Rider’s strongest predicted XI against Lucknow Super Giants

<p>The <strong>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</strong> will take on the <strong>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</strong> in <strong>Match 15</strong> of the <strong>Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026</strong> at the iconic <strong>Eden Gardens</strong>. The hosts will be eager to turn their campaign around after a disappointing start to the season.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Led by <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ajinkya-rahane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a></strong>, KKR have struggled in the early stages of IPL 2026, currently sitting in eighth place with just one point from three matches. Their campaign began with back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by a rain-abandoned clash against Punjab Kings.</p>
<p>With pressure already mounting, the Knight Riders will be keen to register their first win and gain some much-needed momentum. On the other hand, the Lucknow Super Giants will look to capitalise on KKR’s struggles and continue their push up the points table.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Here's KKR’s predicted Playing XI vs LSG in Match 15, IPL 2026</h3>
<h3>Top-order: <span data-teams="true">Ajinkya Rahane (C), <a aria-label="Link Finn Allen" id="menur1e5" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/">Finn Allen</a>, Cameron Green</span></h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1774794212576_FotoJet-(2)-(1).jpeg" alt="Finn Allen" width="960" height="600" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Finn Allen (Photo Source: IPL)</figcaption>
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<p>After a flying start at the Wankhede Stadium against Mumbai Indians, all has gone wrong for the KKR top-order. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, the KKR batting order can dismantle any bowling attack on a given day, but at the moment it is struggling for consistency.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After opting to bat first against Punjab Kings, KKR found themselves on 25/2 in 3.4 overs when the ball was swinging. They will be under pressure to deliver against LSG. Both Rahane and Allen have got starts, whereas Green has yet to deliver anything significant.</p>
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<h3>Middle-order:&nbsp;<span data-teams="true">Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, </span><span data-teams="true">Sunil Narine/Rovman Powell</span></h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1743701089355_Angkrish-Raghuvanshi.jpeg" alt="Angkrish Raghuvanshi" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Source: IPL/X)</figcaption>
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<p>Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been KKR’s best batter so far in IPL 2026. He has scored 110 in 3 innings, including two consecutive fifties in their first two matches. The Kolkata-based franchise would want him to continue the same form.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Whereas, the onus will be on the experienced duo of Rinku Singh and <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ramandeep-singh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ramandeep Singh </a></strong>to deliver strong finishes with the bat on a flat Eden Gardens wicket. Both of them are yet to shine with the bat in the ongoing competition. On the other hand, Rovman Powell’s inclusion will depend on Sunil Narine’s fitness. If the spinner is fit, he will walk into the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span>Bowlers: <span data-teams="true">Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy/Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi</span></span></h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/a317f475c39e254d6ec976fce0aeb894f914915140c51117def68d788c54c3c3.jpg" alt="Ajinkya Rahane with Vaibhav Arora, the pick of KKR bowlers, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL, Delhi, May 25, 2025" width="480" height="320" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Ajinkya Rahane with Vaibhav Arora, the pick of KKR bowlers, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL, Delhi, May 25, 2025</figcaption>
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<p>KKR’s bowling line-up is struggling and is being considered as one of the weakest in the competition. The left-arm spinner Aukul Roy will take on the frontline spinner’s role in this line-up. Depending upon Varun Chakaravarthy’s fitness and recovery, his participation will be decided. If he fails to recover, Navdeep Saini could take his place. Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi will lead the pace attack.</p>
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<h3>KKR’s predicted playing XI:</h3>
<p><span data-teams="true">Ajinkya Rahane (C), <strong><a aria-label="Link Finn Allen" id="menur1e5" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/">Finn Allen</a></strong></span><span data-teams="true">, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine/Rovman Powell, Varun Chakaravarthy/Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi</span><strong><span data-teams="true"><br></span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Impact Player</strong>: <span data-teams="true">Blessing Muzarabani</span></p>

<p>The <strong>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</strong> will take on the <strong>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</strong> in <strong>Match 15</strong> of the <strong>Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026</strong> at the iconic <strong>Eden Gardens</strong>. The hosts will be eager to turn their campaign around after a disappointing start to the season.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Led by <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ajinkya-rahane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a></strong>, KKR have struggled in the early stages of IPL 2026, currently sitting in eighth place with just one point from three matches. Their campaign began with back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by a rain-abandoned clash against Punjab Kings.</p>
<p>With pressure already mounting, the Knight Riders will be keen to register their first win and gain some much-needed momentum. On the other hand, the Lucknow Super Giants will look to capitalise on KKR’s struggles and continue their push up the points table.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Here's KKR’s predicted Playing XI vs LSG in Match 15, IPL 2026</h3>
<h3>Top-order: <span data-teams="true">Ajinkya Rahane (C), <a aria-label="Link Finn Allen" id="menur1e5" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/">Finn Allen</a>, Cameron Green</span></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1774794212576_FotoJet-(2)-(1).jpeg" alt="Finn Allen" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Finn Allen (Photo Source: IPL)</figcaption>
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<p>After a flying start at the Wankhede Stadium against Mumbai Indians, all has gone wrong for the KKR top-order. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, the KKR batting order can dismantle any bowling attack on a given day, but at the moment it is struggling for consistency.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After opting to bat first against Punjab Kings, KKR found themselves on 25/2 in 3.4 overs when the ball was swinging. They will be under pressure to deliver against LSG. Both Rahane and Allen have got starts, whereas Green has yet to deliver anything significant.</p>
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<h3>Middle-order:&nbsp;<span data-teams="true">Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, </span><span data-teams="true">Sunil Narine/Rovman Powell</span></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1743701089355_Angkrish-Raghuvanshi.jpeg" alt="Angkrish Raghuvanshi" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Source: IPL/X)</figcaption>
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<p>Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been KKR’s best batter so far in IPL 2026. He has scored 110 in 3 innings, including two consecutive fifties in their first two matches. The Kolkata-based franchise would want him to continue the same form.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Whereas, the onus will be on the experienced duo of Rinku Singh and <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ramandeep-singh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ramandeep Singh </a></strong>to deliver strong finishes with the bat on a flat Eden Gardens wicket. Both of them are yet to shine with the bat in the ongoing competition. On the other hand, Rovman Powell’s inclusion will depend on Sunil Narine’s fitness. If the spinner is fit, he will walk into the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span>Bowlers: <span data-teams="true">Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy/Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi</span></span></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/a317f475c39e254d6ec976fce0aeb894f914915140c51117def68d788c54c3c3.jpg" alt="Ajinkya Rahane with Vaibhav Arora, the pick of KKR bowlers, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL, Delhi, May 25, 2025" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Ajinkya Rahane with Vaibhav Arora, the pick of KKR bowlers, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL, Delhi, May 25, 2025</figcaption>
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<p>KKR’s bowling line-up is struggling and is being considered as one of the weakest in the competition. The left-arm spinner Aukul Roy will take on the frontline spinner’s role in this line-up. Depending upon Varun Chakaravarthy’s fitness and recovery, his participation will be decided. If he fails to recover, Navdeep Saini could take his place. Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi will lead the pace attack.</p>
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<h3>KKR’s predicted playing XI:</h3>
<p><span data-teams="true">Ajinkya Rahane (C), <strong><a aria-label="Link Finn Allen" id="menur1e5" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/finn-allen/">Finn Allen</a></strong></span><span data-teams="true">, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine/Rovman Powell, Varun Chakaravarthy/Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi</span><strong><span data-teams="true"><br></span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Impact Player</strong>: <span data-teams="true">Blessing Muzarabani</span></p>

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