Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action.
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VIJAY SONEJI
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action.
| Photo Credit:
VIJAY SONEJI
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals taking place at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
KKR is still in search of its first win in the tournament. Its lone point so far came after a rained out encounter against the Punjab Kings. Big money signing Cameron Green came good with the bat in the last game, but the others around him couldn’t contribute. The team will hope it can finally click together and put in a solid performance.
RR, on the other hand, had a blistering start to the tournament, winning three out of three. But the side was humbled by two debutant pacers from the Sunrisers last time out. The team will look to reduce the over-reliance on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been excellent during the field restrictions.
Date & Time: April 19, 2026; 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The PowerPlay problem
Kolkata Knight Riders has the third-lowest PowerPlay scoring rate in IPL 2026 (9.08). Its opponent today, RR, has the best among all teams (12.30)
KKR has also lost 12 wickets in the first six-over phase, the most for any side.
Most wickets in KKR vs RR
Sunil Narine (KKR): 14 wickets (20 matches)
Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): 13 wickets (9 matches)
Shivam Mavi (KKR): 13 wickets (8 matches)
Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 10 wickets (includes a famous 5/40 hat-trick performance)
Shakib Al Hasan: 10 wickets
Most runs in KKR vs RR
Sanju Samson: 413 runs (Avg: 27.53)
Jos Buttler: 393 runs (Avg: 49.12)
Ajinkya Rahane: 386 runs (Avg: 25.73)
Shane Watson: 304 runs (Avg: 33.77)
Yusuf Pathan: 292 runs (Avg: 32.44)
Rahane against his old friends
For many years, Ajinkya Rahane was synonymous with the colour pink in the IPL. The current KKR skipper played 100 games across seven seasons for the Royals, scoring 2810 runs.
He averages just 15.28 at a strike rate of 112.63 against the Royals since making the move away.
Here’s our reporter, Santadeep Dey, from the venue
Eden Gardens press box.jpeg
Trek over. An Eden Gardens press box climb a day will probably keep my doctors away. First, here and there is no better feeling than parking yourself right in front of the AC vent.
The conditions outside are bad. No, horrible is the word. 36 degrees, feels much higher than that and I am dressed in all black. Perfect start to the day.
Head-to-head record
KKR and RR have faced off 31 times in the IPL before. The Knight Riders enjoy the bragging rights with 16 wins in comparison to RR’s 12. Two encounters ended in a tie, while one game did not produce a result.
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens.
KKR is in dire need of a win to keep up its faint hopes of remaining in the conversation for a playoff spot. RR are much better placed, but a second straight loss could derail the momentum built by the side.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action.
| Photo Credit:
VIJAY SONEJI
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action.
| Photo Credit:
VIJAY SONEJI
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals taking place at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
KKR is still in search of its first win in the tournament. Its lone point so far came after a rained out encounter against the Punjab Kings. Big money signing Cameron Green came good with the bat in the last game, but the others around him couldn’t contribute. The team will hope it can finally click together and put in a solid performance.
RR, on the other hand, had a blistering start to the tournament, winning three out of three. But the side was humbled by two debutant pacers from the Sunrisers last time out. The team will look to reduce the over-reliance on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been excellent during the field restrictions.
Date & Time: April 19, 2026; 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The PowerPlay problem
Kolkata Knight Riders has the third-lowest PowerPlay scoring rate in IPL 2026 (9.08). Its opponent today, RR, has the best among all teams (12.30)
KKR has also lost 12 wickets in the first six-over phase, the most for any side.
Most wickets in KKR vs RR
Sunil Narine (KKR): 14 wickets (20 matches)
Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): 13 wickets (9 matches)
Shivam Mavi (KKR): 13 wickets (8 matches)
Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 10 wickets (includes a famous 5/40 hat-trick performance)
Shakib Al Hasan: 10 wickets
Most runs in KKR vs RR
Sanju Samson: 413 runs (Avg: 27.53)
Jos Buttler: 393 runs (Avg: 49.12)
Ajinkya Rahane: 386 runs (Avg: 25.73)
Shane Watson: 304 runs (Avg: 33.77)
Yusuf Pathan: 292 runs (Avg: 32.44)
Rahane against his old friends
For many years, Ajinkya Rahane was synonymous with the colour pink in the IPL. The current KKR skipper played 100 games across seven seasons for the Royals, scoring 2810 runs.
He averages just 15.28 at a strike rate of 112.63 against the Royals since making the move away.
Here’s our reporter, Santadeep Dey, from the venue
Eden Gardens press box.jpeg
Trek over. An Eden Gardens press box climb a day will probably keep my doctors away. First, here and there is no better feeling than parking yourself right in front of the AC vent.
The conditions outside are bad. No, horrible is the word. 36 degrees, feels much higher than that and I am dressed in all black. Perfect start to the day.
Head-to-head record
KKR and RR have faced off 31 times in the IPL before. The Knight Riders enjoy the bragging rights with 16 wins in comparison to RR’s 12. Two encounters ended in a tie, while one game did not produce a result.
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens.
KKR is in dire need of a win to keep up its faint hopes of remaining in the conversation for a playoff spot. RR are much better placed, but a second straight loss could derail the momentum built by the side.
Published on Apr 19, 2026
#KKR #Live #Score #IPL #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #eyes #win #Rajasthan #Royals #hopes #bounce #Toss">KKR vs RR Live Score, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders eyes first win, Rajasthan Royals hopes to bounce back; Toss at 3 pm
KKR vs RR Live Score: Catch the score, updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata on Sunday.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action.
| Photo Credit:
VIJAY SONEJI
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action.
| Photo Credit:
VIJAY SONEJI
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals taking place at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
KKR is still in search of its first win in the tournament. Its lone point so far came after a rained out encounter against the Punjab Kings. Big money signing Cameron Green came good with the bat in the last game, but the others around him couldn’t contribute. The team will hope it can finally click together and put in a solid performance.
RR, on the other hand, had a blistering start to the tournament, winning three out of three. But the side was humbled by two debutant pacers from the Sunrisers last time out. The team will look to reduce the over-reliance on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been excellent during the field restrictions.
Date & Time: April 19, 2026; 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The PowerPlay problem
Kolkata Knight Riders has the third-lowest PowerPlay scoring rate in IPL 2026 (9.08). Its opponent today, RR, has the best among all teams (12.30)
KKR has also lost 12 wickets in the first six-over phase, the most for any side.
Most wickets in KKR vs RR
Sunil Narine (KKR): 14 wickets (20 matches)
Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): 13 wickets (9 matches)
Shivam Mavi (KKR): 13 wickets (8 matches)
Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 10 wickets (includes a famous 5/40 hat-trick performance)
Shakib Al Hasan: 10 wickets
Most runs in KKR vs RR
Sanju Samson: 413 runs (Avg: 27.53)
Jos Buttler: 393 runs (Avg: 49.12)
Ajinkya Rahane: 386 runs (Avg: 25.73)
Shane Watson: 304 runs (Avg: 33.77)
Yusuf Pathan: 292 runs (Avg: 32.44)
Rahane against his old friends
For many years, Ajinkya Rahane was synonymous with the colour pink in the IPL. The current KKR skipper played 100 games across seven seasons for the Royals, scoring 2810 runs.
He averages just 15.28 at a strike rate of 112.63 against the Royals since making the move away.
Here’s our reporter, Santadeep Dey, from the venue
Eden Gardens press box.jpeg
Trek over. An Eden Gardens press box climb a day will probably keep my doctors away. First, here and there is no better feeling than parking yourself right in front of the AC vent.
The conditions outside are bad. No, horrible is the word. 36 degrees, feels much higher than that and I am dressed in all black. Perfect start to the day.
Head-to-head record
KKR and RR have faced off 31 times in the IPL before. The Knight Riders enjoy the bragging rights with 16 wins in comparison to RR’s 12. Two encounters ended in a tie, while one game did not produce a result.
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens.
KKR is in dire need of a win to keep up its faint hopes of remaining in the conversation for a playoff spot. RR are much better placed, but a second straight loss could derail the momentum built by the side.
Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Lucknow Super Giants.
| Photo Credit:
K MURALI KUMAR
Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Lucknow Super Giants.
| Photo Credit:
K MURALI KUMAR
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 encounter between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 15!
An in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to continue its run of strong performances when it returns home to face a Lucknow Super Giants side chastened by defeat to Gujarat Titans last time out.
Match details:
Date & Time: April 15, 2026; 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Injury news: Virat Kohli and Rasikh Dar were both forced off the field for RCB against Mumbai Indians, but both are expected to be fit for this match. LSG, meanwhile, will be buoyed by the return of Mayank Yadav, who has been declared fit to play.
Pitch/weather report: The pitch is expected to once again favour the batters, though the Chinnaswamy is known to have some early movement in the first innings. Dew is expected to set in later in the day, meaning that chasing will likely become easier.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Stay with us as we bring you all the updates from what should be an exciting encounter tonight.
Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Lucknow Super Giants.
| Photo Credit:
K MURALI KUMAR
Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Lucknow Super Giants.
| Photo Credit:
K MURALI KUMAR
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 encounter between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 15!
An in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to continue its run of strong performances when it returns home to face a Lucknow Super Giants side chastened by defeat to Gujarat Titans last time out.
Match details:
Date & Time: April 15, 2026; 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Injury news: Virat Kohli and Rasikh Dar were both forced off the field for RCB against Mumbai Indians, but both are expected to be fit for this match. LSG, meanwhile, will be buoyed by the return of Mayank Yadav, who has been declared fit to play.
Pitch/weather report: The pitch is expected to once again favour the batters, though the Chinnaswamy is known to have some early movement in the first innings. Dew is expected to set in later in the day, meaning that chasing will likely become easier.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Stay with us as we bring you all the updates from what should be an exciting encounter tonight.
Published on Apr 15, 2026
#RCB #LSG #Live #Score #IPL #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #continue #good #form #Lucknow #Super #Giants #live #updates #toss">RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru looks to continue good form against Lucknow Super Giants; live updates, toss at 7 PM
RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: Catch the live scores and updates from the IPL 2026 encounter between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 15.
Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Lucknow Super Giants.
| Photo Credit:
K MURALI KUMAR
Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Lucknow Super Giants.
| Photo Credit:
K MURALI KUMAR
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 encounter between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 15!
An in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to continue its run of strong performances when it returns home to face a Lucknow Super Giants side chastened by defeat to Gujarat Titans last time out.
Match details:
Date & Time: April 15, 2026; 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Injury news: Virat Kohli and Rasikh Dar were both forced off the field for RCB against Mumbai Indians, but both are expected to be fit for this match. LSG, meanwhile, will be buoyed by the return of Mayank Yadav, who has been declared fit to play.
Pitch/weather report: The pitch is expected to once again favour the batters, though the Chinnaswamy is known to have some early movement in the first innings. Dew is expected to set in later in the day, meaning that chasing will likely become easier.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Stay with us as we bring you all the updates from what should be an exciting encounter tonight.
#CSK #KKR #Live #Score #IPL #Chennai #Super #Kings #takes #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #Gaikwad #drop #number">CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings takes on Kolkata Knight Riders; Will Gaikwad drop down to number three?
It wouldn’t be overstating it to say Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been CSK’s most underperforming batter this season. Gaikwad has a dot ball percentage of more than 38 since 2025, and has the lowest strike rate among batters who have faced more than 30 deliveries in the PowerPlay this season.
In this ever-evolving modern T20 game where a total of 200 has become the bare minimum, maximising the PowerPlay is of paramount importance, and Gaikwad simply has not been able to do that job so far.
In contrast, Ayush Mhatre, in the few games that he played as an opener last year, provided quick starts for the Men in Yellow, striking at more than 180. He has also been in good form this season, scoring two half-centuries.
Should CSK consider pairing Mhatre and Samson at the top and dropping Gaikwad down to number three? Not to forget, Gaikwad is a better player of spin than Mhatre.
If CSK do end up taking this call, not only do the prospects of a more productive PowerPlay increase, but the home team will also have a bankable player to control the tempo of the game post the first six overs against KKR’s Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy if he is fit and available.
#CSK #KKR #Live #Score #IPL #Buoyant #Chennai #Super #Kings #takes #bottomplaced #Kolkata #Knight #Riders">CSK vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026: Buoyant Chennai Super Kings takes on bottom-placed Kolkata Knight Riders
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the IPL 2026 encounter between the Chennai Super Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders.
With both the Tamil and Bengali New Year’s Day being celebrated today and tomorrow, both teams will hope for a reset after enduring a difficult start to the T20 showpiece event.
#SRH #IPL #Live #Score #Unbeaten #Rajasthan #Royals #visits #struggling #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #team #news #toss #700PM #IST">SRH vs RR IPL 2026, Live Score: Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals visits struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad; team news, toss at 7:00PM IST
Hello, and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of today’s IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad!
Stay with us as we bring you all the updates from what should be a fascinating encounter tonight.
Gujarat Giants will be looking to continue its winning run.
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AP
Gujarat Giants will be looking to continue its winning run.
| Photo Credit:
AP
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on Sunday, April 12!
Lucknow Super Giants comes into this match on the back of consecutive wins after having lost its season-opener, while Gujarat Titans is fresh off its first win in a nailbiter against Delhi Capitals. Victory will push the winner further up the table as things begin to get competitive in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Match details:
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Timing: April 12, 3:30PM IST
Injury news: Lucknow Super Giants will be sweating on the fitness of Mohsin Khan, who has not played since the first match, and has added George Linde to its squad as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga. Gujarat Titans is expected to have a fully fit contingent.
Pitch/weather conditions: The pitches at the Ekana Stadium have been tough to decipher, with vastly varying scores although the hot weather conditions may have a telling influence on the state of the pitch.
Welcome!
Hello, and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 12!
Stay with us for all the thrills, spills, and updates from today’s first match.
Gujarat Giants will be looking to continue its winning run.
| Photo Credit:
AP
Gujarat Giants will be looking to continue its winning run.
| Photo Credit:
AP
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on Sunday, April 12!
Lucknow Super Giants comes into this match on the back of consecutive wins after having lost its season-opener, while Gujarat Titans is fresh off its first win in a nailbiter against Delhi Capitals. Victory will push the winner further up the table as things begin to get competitive in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Match details:
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Timing: April 12, 3:30PM IST
Injury news: Lucknow Super Giants will be sweating on the fitness of Mohsin Khan, who has not played since the first match, and has added George Linde to its squad as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga. Gujarat Titans is expected to have a fully fit contingent.
Pitch/weather conditions: The pitches at the Ekana Stadium have been tough to decipher, with vastly varying scores although the hot weather conditions may have a telling influence on the state of the pitch.
Welcome!
Hello, and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 12!
Stay with us for all the thrills, spills, and updates from today’s first match.
Published on Apr 12, 2026
#LSG #IPL #Live #Score #Lucknow #Super #Giants #continue #winning #run #buoyed #Gujarat #Titans #full #squads #toss #300PM #IST">LSG vs GT IPL 2026 Live Score: Lucknow Super Giants looks to continue winning run against buoyed Gujarat Titans; full squads, toss at 3:00PM IST
LSG vs GT, IPL 2026: Catch all the live updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on Sunday, April 12.
Gujarat Giants will be looking to continue its winning run.
| Photo Credit:
AP
Gujarat Giants will be looking to continue its winning run.
| Photo Credit:
AP
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on Sunday, April 12!
Lucknow Super Giants comes into this match on the back of consecutive wins after having lost its season-opener, while Gujarat Titans is fresh off its first win in a nailbiter against Delhi Capitals. Victory will push the winner further up the table as things begin to get competitive in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Match details:
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Timing: April 12, 3:30PM IST
Injury news: Lucknow Super Giants will be sweating on the fitness of Mohsin Khan, who has not played since the first match, and has added George Linde to its squad as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga. Gujarat Titans is expected to have a fully fit contingent.
Pitch/weather conditions: The pitches at the Ekana Stadium have been tough to decipher, with vastly varying scores although the hot weather conditions may have a telling influence on the state of the pitch.
Welcome!
Hello, and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 12!
Stay with us for all the thrills, spills, and updates from today’s first match.
#PBKS #SRH #Live #Score #IPL #Unbeaten #Punjab #Kings #meets #struggling #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #full #squads #toss #updates #300PM #IST">PBKS vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2026: Unbeaten Punjab Kings meets struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad; full squads, toss updates at 3:00PM IST
Hello, and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh!
Stay with us for all the latest updates on what promises to be a mouth-watering clash between two explosive sides.
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