KKR vs LSG Match Prediction: In the 21st match of the IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants will be facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. Both of the teams are coming from mixed results, winning 2 and losing two of the matches. Kolkata Knight Riders saw a fluctuating start, with Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership seeing them bounce back against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants, who are playing under Rishabh Pant, are looking to move beyond inconsistency and capitalise on their recent victory against Mumbai Indians to break into the top four.
Match Details
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Match Number: 21st Match of IPL 2025
- Date: April 8, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens, renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, has shown a mix of high-scoring and spin-friendly surfaces. The expected average first innings score ranges from 185-200. Initial green patches could offer early swing for pacers, while spinners may find grip as the game progresses, setting up a balanced contest between bat and ball.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 2
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 3
KKR vs LSG Predicted Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
Eden Gardens pitch supports spinners really well, so KKR might see the return of English all-rounder Moeen Ali. Vaibhav Arora is likely to come as an impact sub.
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Moeen Ali
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Impacr: Vaibhav Arora
Lucknow Super Giants
In the LSG, Shahbaz Ahmed is likely to come as the team needs one left-arm spinner. He might replace Abdul Samad. Ravi Bishnoi is likely to come.
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad/ Shabaz Ahmed
- Shardul Thakur
- Akash Deep
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Rathi
- Impact: Ravin Bishnoi
Predicted Top Performers
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Rinku Singh: In great form, Rinku’s role as a finisher is crucial for KKR’s middle order stability. He scored
32*runs in the chase against SRH. - Sunil Narine: A key all-rounder, Narine’s economy and ability to pick vital wickets make him pivotal. He is effective with both bat and ball.
Lucknow Super Giants
- Nicholas Pooran: Known for his hard-hitting capabilities, Pooran can be a game-changer if he gets going. He is the orange cap holder of the season currently and holds a strike rate of 218.47.
- Mitchell Marsh: With crucial contributions at the top, Marsh’s aggression can set a robust foundation. He has scored 3 half-centuries in 4 matches.
Momentum Shifters
- Rinku Singh Performance (SR >150 for 30+ runs): Boosts KKR’s win probability by +28%.
- Nicholas Pooran Batting (50+ runs at SR >180): Increases LSG’s win probability by +32%.
- KKR Spinners (Narine & Chakaravarthy) Combined Economy <7.0: Offers a +35% win probability for KKR.
- Powerplay Performance (>60 runs without loss): Provides a +25% win probability for the batting team.
Match Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders, playing at their home ground, possibly have a slight edge due to their familiarity with Eden Gardens’ behavior and their proficient spin attack. However, Lucknow Super Giants’ powerful batting line-up—if they handle KKR’s spinners well—can overturn the odds. The match outcome could hinge on key battles, particularly how LSG’s top order fares against KKR’s bowling finesse.
As both teams come in with identical records and potent line-ups, the stage is set for a riveting contest where the execution of strategies and handling of pressure in crucial situations will likely define the winner.
