Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants in match number 21 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens on 8th April. After two defeats, KKR finally secured their second victory of the season. However, they are still not among top-four teams at the points table with two wins from four games. On the other hand, LSG will be coming after winning to Mumbai Indians, securing their second victory of the season at Ekana. Currently placed sixth in the points table with two wins and two losses, LSG will now face KKR, against whom they are having a lead with 3-0.
Both KKR and LSG have produced thrilling encounters every time they faced each other in the IPL. However, KKR are still behind against LSG and will look to get their third win against them at Eden Gardens. Before that, let’s have a look at KKR vs LSG, Head to Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2025.
KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head in IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants have faced each other five times in the IPL, LSG winning all three of them. Both teams first met at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on 7th May, 2022. LSG won that match comfortably by 75 runs. Batting first, LSG posted 176 runs for the loss of 7 wickets with the help of a half-century by Quinton de Kock. IN reply KKR were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.3 overs despite Andre Russell’s quickfire knock of 45 runs off 19 balls. For LSG, Avesh Khan shone with the ball registering the figures of 3/19.
| Matches Played | KKR Won | LSG Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head at Eden Gardens
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants have played against each other two times at Eden Gardens, which is the home ground of KKR. Their first-ever IPL match at this venue was held on 20th May, 2023. LSG won that thrilling encounter against the hosts by just 1 run. Batting first, LSG posted 176/8 with Nicholas Pooran top scoring with 58 runs off 30 balls. In reply, Rinku Singh came up with an unbeaten 67 runs off 33 balls, but his efforts went in vain as KKR could only reach to 175 runs losing 7 wickets and fell short of LSG’s total by just 1 run.
| Matches Played | KKR Won | LSG Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The surface of the Eden Gardens provides support for both batters and bowlers. The pitch has been prepared using black cotton soil that helps in maintaining good bounce which becomes paradise for the batters. However as the game progresses, the pitch slows down, which is favorable for the spinners. The last match played at this ground between KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad, it was a high-scoring thriller, where SRH fell short of KKR’s total of 208 by just 4 runs.
Eden Gardens IPL Records
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosted a total of 95 matches in the history of the IPL, out of which, 39 matches have been won by a team batting first, while 56 times, teams have won by chasing. The ground hosted its first-ever IPL matches in the inaugural season as Kolkata Knight Riders took on Deccan Chargers on 20th April, 2008. After bowling out Chargers for a 110, KKR chased the winning total in 19 overs by losing 5 wickets with David Hussey receiving player of the match award for his all-round performance.
| City | Kolkata | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 20/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 03/04/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 95 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 39 | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 45 | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 | ||
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
Key Players from both teams
KKR
KKR players are looking in great form in IPL 2025 with every player giving his best in every game. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has topped the list of high-run getters among KKR batting unit in IPL 2025 with 123 runs in 4 innings. Opening batter Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 97 in one match made the chase look easier. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane is playing the role of an anchor who builds up his inning, having highest score of 56 this season.
Sunil Narine has also been taking down the bowlers as an opening batter, while Rinku Singh and Andre Russell will be looking to finish the innings on a high. In the bowling line up Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora and Sunil Narine will be looking to take on the LSG bowlers.
LSG
As of now, Nicholas Pooran who is again brilliant in IPL is an Orange Cap holder with 201 runs from 4 matches. Mitchell Marsh will be looking to give a flying start to LSG at Eden Gardens. Aiden Markram has got back his form which is a good sign for the team. LSG have David Miller and Ayush Badoni who can change the gear in middle overs. In the bowling, LSG have pacer Shardul Thakur, and spinners Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi in the spin department who can take advantage of the pitch at Eden Gardens.
