Match 21 of the IPL 2025 is set to take place on April 8 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Both teams have had a mixed start to the season, with two wins and two losses each, making this encounter crucial for their campaign.
KKR have shown resilience in their batting lineup, with players like Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Andre Russell expected to play key roles. Their recent victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad was a convincing 80-run win, where Iyer’s 60 runs was a highlight. The team’s bowling attack, led by Varun Chakravarthy and Narine, can be quite potent. Moeen Ali could also be an impact player, adding depth to their lineup.
On the other hand, LSG have also shown strong form, with their last match being a thrilling 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Mitchell Marsh’s 60 runs set the stage for a strong start, and players like Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and Avesh Khan are crucial to their success. Despite Pant’s struggles with the bat, he remains a vital figure in the team. LSG’s batting depth and ability to close games under pressure are significant advantages.
KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 5 | KKR won: 2 | LSG won: 3
IPL 2025 Match details: SRH vs LSG
- Date and Time: April 8, 07:30 pm IST / 10:00 am GMT
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens Pitch Report:
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is set to offer a balanced battle between bat and ball in Match 21 of IPL 2025. Traditionally a batting-friendly wicket with reliable bounce, it enables fluent stroke play early on. However, as the game wears on, the surface tends to slow down, making it more favourable for spinners. For this encounter, the pitch is expected to be dry, providing an edge to spin specialists like Narine and Chakravarthy. A first-innings total in the range of 160 to 180 runs is anticipated, and with recent trends favouring chasing sides, teams winning the toss may opt to field first.
KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Venkatesh Iyer
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana
KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Nicholas Pooran (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc)
- Choice 2: Varun Chakravarthy (c), Rishabh Pant (vc)
KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rinku Singh, Aiden Markram, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan
KKR vs LSG Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 8, 10:00 am GMT):
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Squads:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markhande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi
