Match Details
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Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 21, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST)
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Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Team Overviews
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
The defending champions have had an inconsistent start under new captain Ajinkya Rahane. They have won two and lost two so far in IPL 2025. While their defeats were one-sided, they dominated their wins, including an 80-run triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last outing. KKR will be keen to build on that momentum at home against Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG also hold a 2-2 record in the tournament so far. They come into this match after a hard-fought 12-run victory against Mumbai Indians. However, concerns remain over captain Rishabh Pant’s batting form, as he has struggled in all four games. The team will be banking on their powerful middle order and all-rounders to deliver a strong performance against KKR.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 5
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KKR Wins: 2
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LSG Wins: 3
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Tied: 0
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No Result: 0
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First Meeting: May 7, 2022
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Last Meeting: May 5, 2024
Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The Eden Gardens pitch has been in the spotlight due to the availability of two different surfaces. One favors batters, producing high-scoring contests, while the other offers significant assistance to spinners. In the last game here, KKR posted 200/6 and bowled out SRH for just 120, indicating that bowlers, especially spinners, had a role to play. Pacers also enjoyed some movement early on. The team winning the toss might prefer chasing, given the venue’s history.
Probable Playing XI
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
Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora
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
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Key Players to Watch
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
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Varun Chakaravarthy: The mystery spinner has taken six wickets in four matches at an economy of 6.27. His variations will be crucial in slowing down LSG’s power hitters.
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Andre Russell: The explosive all-rounder can turn the game with both bat and ball, making him one of KKR’s biggest threats.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
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Nicholas Pooran: The current Orange Cap holder with 201 runs at a staggering strike rate of 218.48. He will be a major threat to KKR’s bowling lineup.
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Mitchell Marsh: His ability to contribute with both bat and ball will be vital for LSG’s chances in this match.
Probable Match Scenarios & Predictions
Scenario 1: KKR Win the Toss & Bowl First
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Powerplay Score: 60-70 (LSG)
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Final Score: 200-210 (LSG)
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Prediction: KKR to chase successfully and win the match.
Scenario 2: LSG Win the Toss & Bowl First
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Powerplay Score: 55-65 (KKR)
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Final Score: 190-200 (KKR)
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Prediction: LSG to chase successfully and win the match.
Overall Match Prediction: The team bowling first has a better chance of winning this match, considering recent trends at Eden Gardens.