The IPL 2025 Match 21 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is on April 8, 2025, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This night encounter, beginning at 3:30 PM IST, pits KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, against Rishabh Pant's LSG. LSG has a 3-1 lead in their four encounters so far, with KKR's only win at this ground. KKR counts on Quinton de Kock and Venkatesh Iyer for scoring, while LSG counts on Pant and Nicholas Pooran. Both teams hope to gain momentum in this important mid-tournament game.

Eden Gardens IPL Stats and Records

Eden Gardens, the country’s oldest cricket stadium, is known for its electrifying atmosphere and rich history. With a grandstand seating capacity of 63,000, it has hosted all the iconic events of cricket, including Indian Premier League thrillers and intense India-Pakistan battles.

• Total Matches: 95
• Batting 1st Won: 39
• Batting 2nd Won: 56
• Highest Total: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024
• Lowest Total: 49 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017
• Highest Run-chase: 262/2 in 18.4 overs by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 131 All Out by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017
• Average 1st Innings Score: 166
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 153

Weather and Pitch Report:

The weather on the afternoon of April 8, 2025, in Kolkata is expected to be on the warm side, around 32 degrees Celsius. There's likely to be humidity, and there is a remote chance of evening showers, but they would probably not cause an interruption. However, the dew may help the team batting second. The pitch at Eden Gardens offers even bounce for the batsmen, and spinners may find a little grip at the end, leading to a good match of cricket.

Match Preview: 

KKR heads into this match fresh from a good show at Eden Gardens, hoping to make the most of home advantage against LSG. LSG, on the other hand, wants to continue their domination in this fixture with a strong batting order. Eden Gardens has been a home of strength for KKR, and they will hope to continue their previous success against LSG here, drawing strength from crowd support. KKR's bowling, supported by Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine, will try to rein in the explosive middle order of LSG.

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while LSG's pace bowling, supported by Mayank Yadav and Shamar Joseph, may test early. With dew to help the second side, the toss may affect strategy, creating an intriguing contest between two sides looking to set themselves up.