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KKR vs LSG, Match Winner Prediction: The 21st match of the Indian Premier League will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. This match will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 8th April at 3:30 PM IST.
Kolkata Knight Riders are currently in 5th place on the points table, winning two out of four matches. Their last match was against SRH which they won by 80 runs. In this match, Venkatesh Iyer smashed 60 off 29 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed a quick-fire 50 off 32 balls. Additionally, captain Ajinkya Rahane scored 38 off 27 balls. In the bowling department, Varun Chakaravarthy and Vaibhav Arora each took three wickets, while Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine took one wicket each.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants is currently in 6th place on the points table, and the team has played a total of four matches and won two of them. Their last match was against Mumbai Indians which they won by 12 runs. In this match, Mitchell Marsh smashed an impressive 60 off 31 balls, while Aiden Markram scored 53 off 38 balls. In the bowling department, Akash Deep, Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan each took one wicket.
The 21st match of the IPL will be crucial for both teams, as both want to climb highest on the points table. Therefore, today’s match will be worth watching, and fans can expect a thrilling innings from both sides.
KKR vs LSG Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, 21st Match |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST, Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Eden Gardens Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Eden Gardens, the pitch is suited for batters. The black cotton soil helps batters to get flat surfaces and sean bounce where they can set high scores. Pacers also get good bounce and can emerge wickets, while as the game progresses, the pitch goes slow and support spinners lead the game. At Eden Gardens, a total of 95 IPL matches were played here, in which the chasing teams got more advantages as compared to batting first. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 33-32°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 55-58% Humidity with 15-40% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batting Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 165-180 |
Eden Gardens Stadium IPL Records
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 95 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 39 (41.05%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (59.57%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 (53.19%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 45 (46.81%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 112* R M Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) 25/05/2022 v Lucknow Super Giants |
| Best Bowling | 5/19 S P Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) 15/04/2012 v Punjab Kings |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) 23/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.81 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.47 |
| Average Score Batting First | 163.28 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 05 |
|---|---|
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 02 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
KKR vs LSG Today’s Probable 11
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | Aiden Markram |
| Sunil Narine | Nicholas Pooran |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Rishabh Pant (c & wk) |
| Venkatesh Iyer | David Miller |
| Rinku Singh | Ayush Badoni |
| Ramandeep Singh | Abdul Samad / Mitchell Marsh |
| Andre Russell | Shardul Thakur |
| Harshit Rana | Ravi Bishnoi |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Avesh Khan |
| Vaibhav Arora | Digvesh Rathi |
| Spencer Johnson | Prince Yadav |
Key Players to Watch Out in KKR vs LSG Match
Top Batters
Ajinkya Rahane
- Ajinkya Rahane is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 189 IPL matches (2007-25), in which he scored runs with an average of 30.15.
- At Eden Gardens, Rahane played a total of 13 IPL matches, where he scored a total of 325 runs with the highest of 71.
- Ajinkya Rahane has played only 2 matches against LSG, where he scored a total of 37 runs with the highest of 36 and with the average of 18.50.
Sunil Narine
- Sunil Narine is a left-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 180 IPL matches (2012-25), in which he scored runs with an average of 17.04.
- At Eden Gardens, Sunil Narine played a total of 37 IPL matches, where he scored a total of 610 runs with the highest of 109.
- Sunil Narine has played a total of 5 matches against LSG, where he scored a total of 131 runs with the highest of 81 and with the average of 32.75.
Also keep your eyes on – Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh.
Nicholas Pooran
- Nicholas Pooran is a left-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 80 IPL matches (2019-25), in which he scored runs with an average of 33.38.
- Nicholas Pooran has played a total of 10 matches against KKR, where he scored a total of 217 runs with the highest of 58 and with the average of 27.13.
- At Eden Gardens, he has played a total of 2 IPL matches, in which he scored a total of 103 runs with the highest of 58.
Rishabh Pant
- Rishabh Pant is a left-handed batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 115 IPL matches (2016-25), and scored runs with an average of 34.05.
- Rishabh Pant has played a total of 16 matches against KKR, where he scored a total of 385 runs with the highest of 55 and with the average of 24.06.
- At Eden Gardens, he has played a total of 4 IPL matches, in which he scored a total of 122 runs with the highest of 46.
Also keep your eyes on – Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni.
KKR vs LSG Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | 189 | 4765 Runs | 105 | 124.05 |
| Sunil Narine | 180 | 1585 Runs | 109 | 165.10 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 80 | 1970 Runs | 77 | 166.66 |
| Rishabh Pant | 115 | 3303 Runs | 128 | 147.65 |
Top Bowlers
Varun Chakaravarthy
- Varun Chakaravarthy is a right-arm spin bowler.
- He has played 75 IPL matches (2019-2025) and claimed 89 wickets.
- He has played a total of 4 matches against LSG, in which he took a total of 5 wickets with the best of 3/30.
- At Eden Gardens, he played a total of 17 matches and took 25 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Harshit Rana.
Shardul Thakur
- Shardul Thakur is a right-arm pace bowler.
- He has played 99 IPL matches (2015-2025) and claimed 101 wickets.
- He has played a total of 11 matches against KKR, in which he took a total of 12 wickets with the best of 3/38.
- At Eden Gardens, he played a total of 6 matches and took 5 wickets
Also keep your eyes on – Ravi Bishnoi.
KKR vs LSG Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Total Runs in IPL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 75 | 89 Wickets | 2096 |
| Shardul Thakur | 99 | 101 Wickets | 3001 |
Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata Power Play Analysis Last 10 T20s
| Innings | Wickets Sequence | Matches with Wickets | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 10/10 | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 2w | 10/10 | 100% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 1w, 2w | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 3w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As we can see, the chances of taking wickets are higher in both innings, so we can drop one opener in both innings.
KKR vs LSG Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowling | 45-50 | 170-180 | KKR |
| Scenario 2 | Lucknow Super Giants | Bowling | 50-55 | 180-190 | LSG |
Also see:
- Shardul Thakur vs KKR Stats and Records
- Ravi Bishnoi vs KKR Stats and Records
- Mitchell Marsh vs KKR Stats and Records
- Nicholas Pooran vs KKR Stats and Records
- David Miller vs KKR Stats and Records
- Aiden Markram vs KKR Stats and Records
- Rishabh Pant vs KKR Stats and Records
- Avesh Khan vs KKR IPL Stats and Records
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between KKR vs LSG?
As per the head-to-head LSG is ahead, but KKR are playing at their home ground and looking at the batting lineup, KKR seem stronger and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of KKR vs LSG?
KKR have played a total of 05 matches with two wins, On the other side LSG have played a total of 05 matches and won three matches.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Sunil Narine, Rishabh Pant and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
LSG will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
