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Kashi Rudras vs Lucknow Falcons, UPT20L, Today Match Prediction
KARS vs LUF Win Probability
Toss Winner - Kashi Rudras won the toss and choose to bowl first
Lucknow Falcons beat Kashi Rudras by 14 runs (D/L) method
Can Kashi Rudras bounce back after their last-game defeat?
- Karan Sharma has scored 186 runs in 5 matches for Kashi Rudras so far in this tournament.
- Ajeet Verma has made 171 runs in 5 matches for Lucknow Falcons so far.
- Abhinandan Singh has taken 13 wickets in 5 matches for Lucknow Falcons.
Lucknow Falcons to win the match.
| Tournament: | Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 35.3°C|Light rain shower |
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KARS vs LUF Match Prediction & Analysis
Kashi Rudras will lock horns with Lucknow Falcons at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on August 24, in the 17th match of the UP T20 League 2026.
Kashi Rudras are second in the points table with six points from five matches, having won three and lost two. Lucknow Falcons are third with four points from five matches, with two wins and three defeats.
In their last five matches, Kashi have won three and lost two, while Lucknow have won two and lost three. The head-to-head record is also close, with Kashi winning three and Lucknow two in their last five meetings.
Kashi lost their previous match to Gorakhpur Lions by eight wickets, while Lucknow Falcons defeated Noida Kings by 12 runs via DLS method in their last outing.
Kashi Rudras will look to bounce back from their latest defeat, while Lucknow Falcons will aim to build on their recent win.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KARS
L
W
W
W
L
KARS
138/9 in 20.0 6.9
139/2 in 14.4 9.48
160/10 in 19.4 8.14
167/6 in 20.0 8.35
167/2 in 18.1 9.19
UPT20L
Kashi Rudras beat Kanpur Superstars by 8 wickets
163/4 in 20.0 8.15
118/10 in 19.3 6.05
122/9 in 20.0 6.1
LUF
W
L
L
W
W
LUF
144/5 in 17.3 8.23
156/8 in 20.0 7.8
183/6 in 20.0 9.15
154/6 in 16.5 9.15
94/6 in 15.0 6.27
103/6 in 14.4 7.02
170/6 in 20.0 8.5
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Kashi Rudras Preview
Kashi Rudras suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Gorakhpur Lions in their previous match after scoring 138/9 in 20 overs. Gorakhpur chased down the target in 14.4 overs, leaving Kashi without a win in their latest outing.
Sahab Yuvraj Singh was their top scorer with 43 off 34 balls, while Karan Sharma made 17 from 23. Aranav Baliyan provided a late push with an unbeaten 27 off 16 balls, but Kashi could not build enough momentum through the middle overs.
With the ball, Vijay Yadav and Sunil Kumar took one wicket each, while Kartik Yadav was economical, conceding just 16 runs in four overs. However, Kashi could not create enough pressure during the chase.
Kashi will now look to regroup after their latest defeat. Their batting has relied on a few key contributors, while the bowling unit needs to find more regular breakthroughs against Lucknow.
Key Players: Karan Sharma, Sahab Yuvraj Singh, Kartik Yadav
Kashi Rudras Predicted Playing XI:
Upendra Yadav, Sahab Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Goswami, Karan Sharma, Shubham Chaubey, Vaibhav Chaudhary, Atal Bihari Vipin Rai, Kartik Yadav, Sunil Kumar, Aranav Baliyan, Deepanshu Yadav
Kashi Rudras Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026
Kashi Rudras Actual Playing XI:
Upendra Yadav, Shubham Chaubey, Abhishek Goswami, Karan Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Aranav Baliyan, Vijay Yadav, Atal Bihari Rai, Kartik Yadav, Sahab Yuvraj Singh, Vaibhav Chaudhary, Uvaish Ahmed
Lucknow Falcons Preview
Lucknow Falcons defeated Noida Kings by 12 runs via DLS method in their previous match. Noida had set a target of 157, while Lucknow reached 144/5 in 17.3 overs in the rain-affected chase to secure the victory.
Ajeet Verma was the standout batter, scoring 59 off 43 balls. Vipraj Nigam added 26 off 18, while Sameer Choudhary and Kaartikaya Singh remained unbeaten on 19 and 18 respectively to take the score to a winning total.
With the ball, Abhinandan Singh was the pick of the attack, taking 4/32 in four overs. Ajeet Verma also contributed with two wickets, while Navneet Kumar and Akshu Bajwa claimed one wicket each. Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled an economical spell of 1/19 in four overs without taking a wicket.
Lucknow have shown signs of improvement after an inconsistent start and will take confidence from their latest DLS victory. Their bowling attack has several wicket-taking options, while the batting has received valuable contributions from the top and middle order.
Key Players: Ajeet Verma, Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Lucknow Falcons Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Saif, Ajeet Verma, Priyam Garg, Vipraj Nigam, Sameer Choudhary, Kaartikaya Singh, Akshu Bajwa, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Navneet Kumar, Aaradhya Yadav.
Lucknow Falcons Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026
Lucknow Falcons Actual Playing XI:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Saif, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Akshu Bajwa, Kaartikaya Singh , Abhinandan Singh , Navneet Kumar, Himanshu Singh, Ajeet Verma , Vikash
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Lucknow is expected to remain hot and humid with heavy thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, with temperatures around 33°C. Humidity is likely to stay near 75%, while winds may remain light at approximately 6 km/h. There is a 65% chance of precipitation, so heavy rain and possible interruptions could be a major factor during the match.
KARS vs LUF Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Ekana Cricket Stadium has produced an average first-innings score of 135.6 runs across the last five UP T20 matches at the venue. Teams batting first have won one match, while chasing sides have won four, giving the bowling-first teams a clear 4-1 advantage. The surface has generally favoured disciplined bowling, with the pitch often becoming easier to score on during the chase.
Score Prediction
If Kashi Rudras bat first: 140-150 runs
If Lucknow Falcons bat first: 135-145 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The recent results strongly favour teams bowling first, with four of the last five matches won by the chasing side. With the first-innings average standing at just 135.6 runs, setting a target has proved difficult at the venue. The team winning the toss is therefore likely to bowl first and back its batting unit to chase.
Toss Prediction: Kashi Rudras to win the toss.
KARS vs LUF
Winning Prediction
Lucknow Falcons will carry confidence from their latest DLS win over Noida Kings, which ended their run of inconsistent results and showed that their batting unit can handle pressure in a shortened chase. Their squad also has enough depth to challenge Kashi across both departments, especially if their key batters continue to contribute.
Kashi Rudras, meanwhile, come into this game after an eight-wicket defeat against Gorakhpur Lions and will be keen to respond. Their recent loss and the pressure of bouncing back could give Lucknow an opening to take advantage, making the Falcons a strong pick on current momentum.
Lucknow Falcons to win the match.
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