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KKR vs LSG Match Analysis

The 21st match of the IPL 2025 season features a high-stakes battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 8, 2025. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, and a packed house is expected to witness this exciting encounter.

KKR come into this fixture on the back of a dominating victory and are riding high on confidence. Under Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership, the team has looked composed and well-rounded.

Lucknow Super Giants are also in good form and recently pulled off a thrilling win against the Mumbai Indians. Led by the energetic Rishabh Pant, LSG boasts a fine balance of youth and experience.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Lucknow Super Giants Team Preview & Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane brings a calm and calculated approach to captaincy, focusing on team stability and consistent performances. His experience as a top-order batter provides a steady platform for KKR.

KKR have explosive options throughout the order with Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, and Andre Russell capable of taking on any bowling attack. Quinton de Kock and Rahane provide stability at the top, while Powell and Narine can change the game in a few overs.

KKR’s bowling attack includes a deadly combination of pace and spin. Anrich Nortje and Harshit Rana bring raw pace, while Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine provide spin mastery. Vaibhav Arora and Chetan Sakariya offer good support in the powerplay and death overs.

In their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR put on a clinical performance. Batting first, they posted a commanding 200/6, thanks to contributions from the middle order. The bowlers then dismantled SRH’s chase, bowling them out for 120 in just 16.4 overs. KKR won the match emphatically by 80 runs.

Kolkata Knight Riders Squads

 Kolkata Knight Riders Squads 

Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Quinton de Kock (Wk), Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande, Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Chetan Sakariya, Rinku Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Varun Chakravarthy.

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant leads the side with flair and confidence, known for his aggressive style both as a captain and batsman. His return to IPL leadership has brought energy and innovation to LSG. Behind the stumps, he’s sharp and vocal, guiding the bowlers through tense moments.

LSG possess one of the deepest batting line-ups in the tournament. With power hitters like David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh, they can post or chase down big totals. Ayush Badoni, Arshin Kulkarni, and Aiden Markram provide a strong middle order, while Rishabh Pant can anchor or accelerate as needed.

Their bowling unit is dynamic with the express pace of Shamar Joseph and Mayank Yadav, and spin variations from Ravi Bishnoi and Shahbaz Ahmed. Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan are experienced Indian pacers capable of breakthroughs in crunch moments.

LSG were brilliant in their recent match against Mumbai Indians. Batting first, they posted a massive 203/8 with quick runs from Pooran and Badoni. Their bowlers then held off a strong MI batting unit, restricting them to 191/5. LSG secured a hard-fought 12-run win.

Lucknow Super Giants Squads

 Lucknow Super Giants Squads 

Rishabh Pant (C) (Wk), Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Aryan Juyal, Arshin Kulkarni, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Yadav.

KKR vs. LSG Outfield Report

  Eden Gardens, Kolkata 

The Eden Gardens pitch generally offers a good balance between bat and ball. Seamers can extract early swing, but the surface becomes batting-friendly as the game progresses. Spinners may get some assistance later, making it ideal for chasing under lights.

The weather in Kolkata on match day is expected to be humid with temperatures around 30°C to 32°C. Dew might play a role in the second innings, aiding teams batting second. No rain is expected, ensuring uninterrupted play.

At Eden Gardens, scores above 180 are considered par. The highest recorded team total here exceeds 230, while anything below 140 is usually tough to defend. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first to take advantage of the dew factor.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Lucknow Super Giants Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters between KKR and LSG, Lucknow Super Giants have dominated, winning 4 out of 5 matches.

KKR vs. LSG Prediction

According to cricket analysts Kolkata Knight Riders have a 56% chance of Winning.

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