KKR vs LSG Match Preview

Tuesday's IPL 2025 action takes us to Kolkata, where the Knight Riders face the Lucknow Super Giants in Match 21. After a stumbling start, KKR rebounded impressively to secure a dominant victory over SRH at home. This momentum could assist them against an unpredictable LSG squad, which will need to step up their game if they want to beat the title holders in Kolkata.

KKR vs LSG Match Details 

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants – 21th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: 08th April 2025 at 03:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

KKR vs LSG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

KKR vs LSG Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is well-known for being a wicket that is conducive to batting. The new ball should be offered with good bounce and carry. The spinners might benefit from the dryness.

KKR vs LSG Weather Report

The temperature will be extremely hot and humid. With some showers expected in Kolkata, the season opener is in danger of rain.  

KKR vs LSG Last Five Matches

KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders )	W L W L W
LSG ( Lucknow Super Giants )	W L W L W

KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	LSG Won	KKR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	5	3	2	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

KKR vs LSG Probable Playing XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

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, Ravi Bishnoi (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Raghuvanshi may be new, but he's showing good temperament and appears to be someone who can continue to contribute solid runs.
• Sunil Narine –  Sunil Narine numbers at Eden Gardens—71 wickets in 60 games with an economy of 6.33.

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Nicholas Pooran – Nicholas Pooran has been LSG's most consistent batter over the last two seasons. He's had good memories at Eden Gardens, too, scoring 45 (32) and 58 (30) in his last two games there.
• Digvesh Singh Rathi –  Digvesh Singh Rathi, did make a solid impression, with six wickets as well as an impressive economy of 7.62 in four games.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KKR vs LSG Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Quinton de Kock, Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Aiden Markram, Sunil Narine(VC), Varun Chakaravarthy, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for KKR vs LSG Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Mitchell Marsh(C), Ajinkya Rahane(VC), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Aiden Markram, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh

Vice-captain – Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

KKR vs LSG Probable Winners:

Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Lucknow Super Giants both times they met in IPL 2024, and after cruising to an 80-run victory at home the previous time, they'll enter this match with momentum. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran carry the majority of Lucknow's batting load. If they don't fire, everything could fall apart quickly. With the Knight Riders comfortable and playing on familiar ground, the odds are clearly in their favor. Considering the team combination, Lucknow Super Giants is expected to win this match.