On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 21 of IPL 2025 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
KKR, the defending champions, have had an up-and-down start to their campaign under new captain Ajinkya Rahane. With two wins and two losses from four games, they are aiming to build some consistency. Their most recent victory was a dominant 80-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Lucknow Super Giants also have two wins and two losses from their four matches in IPL 2025. Their latest match saw them register a thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. However, new captain Rishabh Pant has struggled with the bat, and he will be under pressure to perform in this crucial match against KKR.
Match Details
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 21, IPL 2025 |
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| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST) |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 05 |
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| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 02 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 03 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens has generated some controversy due to its varying pitch conditions. One surface is more favorable for high-scoring games, while the other assists spinners more. In the previous game, KKR posted a total of 200/6 and dismissed Sunrisers Hyderabad for just 120. There was early swing for pacers, and spinners also got assistance, but it wasn’t a rank turner. Captains will need to assess the pitch conditions before the match and plan accordingly.
KKR vs LSG Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
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Quinton de Kock (WK)
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Sunil Narine
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Ajinkya Rahane (C)
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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Venkatesh Iyer
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Rinku Singh
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Andre Russell
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Moeen Ali
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Ramandeep Singh
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Harshit Rana
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Varun Chakaravarthy
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
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Mitchell Marsh
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Aiden Markram
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Nicholas Pooran
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Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
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Ayush Badoni
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David Miller
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Abdul Samad
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Shardul Thakur
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Akash Deep
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Avesh Khan
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Digvesh Rathi
Key Players to Watch
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Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Pooran is in red-hot form, holding the Orange Cap with 201 runs from four innings at an average of 50.25 and a strike rate of 218.48. The West Indian wicketkeeper-batter will relish batting at Eden Gardens, where the fast outfield and small boundaries will favor his aggressive game. KKR’s bowlers will need to get rid of him early to keep LSG’s total in check.
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Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): Chakaravarthy has been in excellent form, taking six wickets from four games at an average of 15.67 and an economy rate of 6.27. His ability to bowl economically while also picking up key wickets makes him a valuable weapon for KKR, and he will play a crucial role in this match.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling First Likely to Win
The pitch conditions at Eden Gardens suggest that the team bowling first will have an advantage. The early swing and variable conditions will favor the bowlers, and chasing might be easier under the right circumstances.
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