Match Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 21, IPL 2025
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 heats up as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 21 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Both teams have had a mixed start, with two wins and two losses in their first four games. KKR sit fifth and LSG sixth on the points table, making this mid-table clash crucial for momentum.
KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, come off an 80-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Rishabh Pant’s LSG secured a 12-run victory against Mumbai Indians. With home advantage and a passionate crowd, KKR will aim to dominate, but LSG’s strong batting lineup could challenge them.
Head-to-Head Stats
– Matches Played: 5
– KKR Won: 2
– LSG Won: 3
– No Result: 0
LSG lead the rivalry, winning three of five encounters. However, KKR’s eight-wicket win earlier this season could give them an edge.
Match Details KKR vs LSG
– Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
– Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
– Time: 3:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT)
– Match Number: 21 of IPL 2025
Live Streaming KKR vs LSG Match 21 IPL 2025
– TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India)
– Online Streaming: JioCinema app and website (India)
– International: Regional IPL broadcasters (e.g., Sky Sports UK, Willow TV USA)
Fans can watch live on TV or stream free on JioCinema in India.
Probable Playing XI KKR vs LSG Match 21 IPL 2025
#### Kolkata Knight Riders
1. Quinton de Kock (wk)
2. Sunil Narine
3. Ajinkya Rahane (c)
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi
5. Venkatesh Iyer
6. Rinku Singh
7. Andre Russell
8. Ramandeep Singh
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Harshit Rana
11. Varun Chakravarthy
– Impact Player Options: Vaibhav Arora, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
#### Lucknow Super Giants
1. Aiden Markram
2. Mitchell Marsh
3. Nicholas Pooran
4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
5. Ayush Badoni
6. David Miller
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Digvesh Singh Rathi
11. Akash Deep
– Impact Player Options: Abdul Samad, Mayank Yadav
Key Players KKR vs LSG Match 21 IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders
– Venkatesh Iyer: Scored 60 off 29 balls against SRH, vital in the middle order.
– Varun Chakravarthy: Took 6 wickets this season, suited to Eden’s conditions.
– Andre Russell: Explosive batting and bowling make him a game-changer.
Lucknow Super Giants
– Nicholas Pooran: Leads IPL 2025 with 201 runs, LSG’s biggest threat.
– Rishabh Pant: Slow start (19 runs in 3 games), but a potential match-winner.
– Digvesh Singh Rathi: 6 wickets at 7.62 economy, key against KKR’s top order.
Pitch Report KKR vs LSG Match 21 IPL 2025
Eden Gardens offers a batting-friendly surface with true bounce and pace. Average first-innings score is 190-200, with 39 wins batting first and 56 chasing in 95 IPL games. The pitch slows later, aiding spinners. As a day game, dew won’t factor in, making the toss less critical. Expect high scores unless bowlers adapt.
Weather Report KKR vs LSG Match 21 IPL 2025
Kolkata on April 8, 2025, will be hot and humid, with temperatures around 34°C and 58% humidity. Partly cloudy skies are expected, with a slight chance of evening showers, but rain is unlikely to disrupt play. Humidity could challenge bowlers.
Match Prediction KKR vs LSG Match 21 IPL 2025
Both teams are evenly matched, but KKR have a slight edge with home advantage and form. Their bowling, led by Chakravarthy and Rana, could test LSG’s batsmen. LSG’s batting, with Pooran, Miller, and Marsh, is potent, and early wickets from Rathi and Deep could trouble KKR.
The key battle is KKR’s spinners vs. LSG’s middle order. If Narine contains Pooran (171 runs off 150 balls in T20s), KKR could dominate. LSG need early breakthroughs to win.
Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to win narrowly, leveraging home conditions and bowling depth.
This Eden Gardens clash promises excitement as both teams vie to climb the table. Will KKR’s title defense strengthen, or will LSG upset the hosts? Tune in to find out!
