KKR vs LSG (Kolkata Knight Riders) vs (Lucknow Super Giants) Live Score Updates: KKR face LSG in the 21st match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens. With both teams in form, a high-scoring clash is expected, though KKR may benefit from home advantage.
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KKR vs LSG: After a morale-boosting win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) return to Eden Gardens for their first afternoon clash of IPL 2025, facing the upbeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The match, initially scheduled for Sunday, was moved to Tuesday due to Ram Navami celebrations.
Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR will look for a strong start from openers Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine, who are yet to fire this season. While pacer Harshit Rana has taken wickets, his economy of 9.25 remains a concern.
LSG, fresh off a 12-run win over Mumbai Indians, boasts a balanced attack with spinners Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, and M. Siddharth, alongside pacers Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep. Batting-wise, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh have shouldered much of the load, but skipper Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and others add depth and firepower.
With both teams in form and a hot afternoon ahead, fans can expect a high-scoring contest, though KKR’s home advantage could tilt the scales in their favour.
KKR vs LSG Full Squads
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Aryan Juyal, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya
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Ajinkya Rahane wins toss elects to bowl first.
Both teams boast quality spinners Narine, Varun Chakravarthy for KKR, and Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi for LSG. This spin battle could define the middle overs.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane has shown glimpses of brilliance this season. A big knock at the top is what the team will hope for in this crucial game.
KKR return to Eden Gardens, where they enjoy strong fan support. Their recent home record is solid, and they’ll look to make the most of the familiar conditions.
The match is set to be played on a fresh pitch at Eden Gardens, which is likely to favor slower bowlers. According to LSG’s Shahbaz Ahmed, the ball may grip on the surface, offering some turn for the spinners. With a hot afternoon expected, the weather could also play a role by testing the players’ stamina and affecting the overall flow of the game.
LSG’s Kolkata connect through Mohun Bagan ownership means emotional loyalties will be split, creating a charged, local derby-like atmosphere.
A slow surface with inconsistent bounce was seen last game—and with similar conditions expected, expect bowlers like Narine and Varun to thrive again.
With Mayank Yadav not fully fit, Shahbaz offers left-arm spin and batting depth—an ideal asset in spin-dominant conditions.
Since IPL 2023, 8 of the 17 matches here were won by teams batting first. The average first innings score is 191, reinforcing the trend.
With temperatures soaring to 33°C and no dew expected, bowling first might help KKR maximize spin in dry conditions before batting second under shade.
If LSG’s top-order survives Narine and Varun, Miller’s finishing prowess can swing momentum with his ability to dominate pace and part-time spin.
Russell has smashed Thakur for 54 runs in 19 balls across five IPL innings, making this a mismatch that could repeat.
He’s flown under the radar but has provided calm and composure in the middle—an asset on slow surfaces like Eden Gardens.
While he smashed 97* in one game, de Kock has failed in the other three. Expect team changes if inconsistency continues.
Fantasy players should watch this duel closely; Pooran is in red-hot form, but Narine and Varun have historically kept him quiet.
Their ability to anchor on sticky tracks will be vital for KKR’s top-order stability, especially in afternoon matches where conditions deteriorate.
Russell has faced only 16 balls all season despite his explosive strike rate. With the middle order clicking, should he bat earlier?
Once a core retention for LSG, Bishnoi now has the worst economy among IPL 2025 spinners and just three wickets in four games.
Moeen didn’t bowl in KKR’s last match, but he remains a tempting spin option, especially if the Eden pitch stays low and slow.
Left-hand batters average just 9.60 against Arora this IPL, making him vital upfront—but his high economy against right-handers could be a concern.
With consistent performances and strong control, Rathi is a serious contender for Emerging Player of the Season and is outshining Ravi Bishnoi.
While Marsh has scored three fifties this season, his strike rate dips from 194 to 139 against spin—an exploitable weakness for KKR.
Markram has fallen to spinners in 5 of his last 12 innings, which makes him a prime target for Varun Chakravarthy’s variations on a tacky Eden wicket.
Pooran boasts a 209 strike rate vs spin since IPL 2024 but has managed just 25 runs off 33 balls against Sunil Narine, highlighting a potential key contest.
KKR’s spin trio—Narine, Varun, and Moeen—will be central on a dry Eden pitch, ideal for exploiting LSG’s known struggles against quality spin.
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