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Kolkata, April 8 | KKR vs LSG Match Preview: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 21st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the iconic Eden Gardens. Both teams have had a mixed start to the season, each securing two wins from their four matches, making this encounter crucial for their momentum.
KKR vs LSG Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Date: April 8, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network, Jio Hotstar (Live Streaming)
Team Overviews
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
- Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
- Current Form: WLW
- Key Players: Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy
- Recent Performance: KKR is coming off a commanding 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing a strong batting performance led by Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Current Form: WLW
- Key Players: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Ravi Bishnoi
- Recent Performance: LSG secured a 12-run win against Mumbai Indians, with notable contributions from Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 5
- KKR Wins: 2
- LSG Wins: 3
- Last Meeting: May 5, 2024 – KKR won by 98 runs.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch traditionally favors batsmen but offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses. Afternoon matches may see the pitch slowing down, making stroke play challenging in the latter stages.
- Average First Innings Score: Around 165
- Chasing Teams’ Record: Teams batting second have had a slight advantage in day games.
Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Moeen Ali
- Ramandeep Singh
- Andre Russell
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Akash Deep
- Avesh Khan
Key Player Battles
- Sunil Narine vs. Nicholas Pooran: Narine’s spin prowess against Pooran’s aggressive batting will be a critical contest.
- Varun Chakaravarthy vs. Mitchell Marsh: Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin against Marsh’s power-hitting could influence the middle overs.
- Andre Russell vs. LSG Pacers: Russell’s finishing abilities will be tested against LSG’s death bowling.
Match Prediction
Considering KKR’s familiarity with home conditions and their recent form, they might have a slight edge over LSG. However, LSG’s dynamic batting lineup and versatile bowling attack make them formidable opponents. A closely contested match is anticipated, with KKR potentially leveraging their spin advantage at Eden Gardens.
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