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Knight Riders will be up against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 15 of the IPL 2026 on Thursday (April 9) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
, known for its vibrant crowd and a rich heritage, hosted a T20 World Cup final in the past. In the past, the stadium has served as the home venue for the Indian team, as well as the state team of Bengal. The stadium became the home of the IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, since the first season of the Indian Premier League in 2008.
KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 Schedule
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Date: Thursday, April 9
Eden Gardens Stadium Details
- City: Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Established: 1864, making it India's oldest cricket stadium.
- Operator/Owner: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB); home to Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL), Bengal (Domestic)
- Seating Capacity: Approximately 68,000 (reduced from over 100,000 after 2011 World Cup renovations for safety).
Dimensions and Pitch
- Field Size: 150m x 134m (164 yd x 179 yd).
- Boundary Dimensions: Square boundaries ~66-68m; straight boundaries ~76-78m
- Ends: High Court End and Pavilion End.
Eden Gardens T20I Records And Stats
- Total Matches: 20
- Batting 1st Won: 9
- Batting 2nd Won: 11
- Highest Total: 207/4 by Scotland vs. Italy (9 February 2026)
- Lowest Total: 70/10 by Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (26 March 2016)
- Highest Run-chase: 199/5 by India vs. West Indies (1 March 2026)
- Lowest Total Defended: 146/8 by New Zealand vs. Bangladesh (26 March 2016)
- Average 1st Innings Score: 159
Eden Gardens IPL Records And Stats
- Total Matches: 101
- Batting 1st Won: 43
- Batting 2nd Won: 57
- Highest Total: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (26 April 2024)
- Lowest Total: 49/10 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (23 April 2017)
- Highest Run-chase: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (26 April 2024)
- Lowest Total Defended: 111/10 by Punjab Kings vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (2025)
- Average 1st Innings Score: 166
- Highest Individual Score: 112* by Rajat Patidar (RCB) vs. LSG (2022)
- Most Runs: Gautam Gambhir (1,407 runs)
- Total Sixes: 1,290+ (Cumulative across all seasons)
- Most Sixes: Andre Russell (90+ sixes)
- Total Fours: 2,800+ (Cumulative across all seasons)
- Most Fours: Gautam Gambhir (170+ fours)
- Total Fifties: 185+
- Most Fifties: Gautam Gambhir (11 fifties)
- Total Hundreds: 7
- Most Hundreds: Jos Buttler and Sunil Narine (1 each; multiple players share this record)
- Best Bowling Figures: 5/19 by Sunil Narine (KKR) vs. PBKS (15 April 2012)
- Most Wickets: Sunil Narine (70 wickets)
Eden Gardens IPL 2026 Schedule
| Sl No. | Date | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02 April 2026 | KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2 | 06 April 2026 | KKR vs Punjab Kings |
| 3 | 09 April 2026 | KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| 4 | 11 April 2026 | KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 5 | 19 April 2026 | KKR vs Punjab Kings |
| 6 | 24 April 2026 | KKR vs Gujarat Titans |
| 7 | 06 May 2026 | KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| 8 | 16 May 2026 | KKR vs Delhi Capitals |
| 9 | 22 May 2026 | KKR vs Chennai Super Kings |
