KKR vs. LSG Match Preview:
The Kolkata Knight Riders and the Lucknow Super Giants will be facing off in the 21st IPL 2025 encounter on April 8 in Kolkata at the Eden Gardens.
The Lucknow Super Giants are in sixth place, while the Kolkata Knight Riders are in fifth place in the points standings. Both of the teams have won two of their four games in the competition thus far.
In their last match, the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs, led by 60 runs from Venkatesh Iyer. Mitchell Marsh scored 60 runs as the Lucknow Super Giants overcame the Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in the interim.
The two teams have played one another five times in IPL history, with the Kolkata Knight Riders winning two and the Lucknow Super Giants winning three.
KKR vs. LSG Match Details:
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 21, IPL 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: JioHotstar
Eden Gardens Pitch Report:
The Eden Gardens pitch has been the subject of much criticism. Two types of surfaces are said to be available at the beautiful stadium. High-scoring pitches are one type that has been more prevalent at the historic site in recent years. The second surface, however, will help the spinners more.
The Sunrisers were dismissed for 120 after KKR scored 200/6 in the previous game. Up front, the pacers had a fair amount of swing. Although it was not a rank-turner, the spinners were receiving support. It would be crucial for the captains to accurately assess the pitch prior to the game and adjust their strategies accordingly.
Weather Report:
It will be overcast in Kolkata, IN, throughout the game. On match day, the weather is predicted to be around 27°C with 72% humidity and a wind speed of 22.7 km/h. Moreover, there are 10 KM of visibility. Precipitation is 50% likely to occur during the game.
KKR vs. LSG head-to-head record in IPL:
Matches played: 5
KKR won: 2
LSG won: 3
Match Prediction:
Although LSG has the historical advantage, KKR has a psychological edge thanks to their recent success, impressive Eden Gardens record (60 percent victory rate), and home support. The match between the spin twins of KKR and the power hitters of LSG is sure to be fiercely contested.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Q de Kock (wk), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane ©, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rishabh Pant ©, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Mitchell Marsh, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Singh, Avesh Khan, and Shardul Thakur
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