KKR and LSG will lock horns in the 21st game of the IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens. Both Kolkata and Lucknow are coming to this game with a win in their last game, which will definitely boost their confidence. KKR defeated Punjab; on the other hand Lucknow came with a dominating victory over MI in their last game. At Eden Gardens Kolkata have defeated LSG in the only game that these two teams played. However, LSG have a slight advantage over KKR with a 3-2 win record in the five games that these two teams played so far. Considering the history of tussle between these two teams the match is expected to be a nail-biter, and it will be interesting to see who will win today’s IPL match.
KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head Record
LSG and KKR have played 5 times, with LSG leading the rivalry with 3 of those matches and KKR winning 2.
| Total matches | 5 |
| KKR Won | 2 |
| LSG Won | 3 |
| KKR Lost | 3 |
| LSG Lost | 2 |
| Draw/NoResult | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Venue: KKR vs LSG IPL 2025
The 21st match of the IPL 2025 will be played between KKR and LSG on April 8 at the legendary Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata. The stadium’s boundary ranges in length from 62 to 77 meters, with 62 being the shortest and 77 being the longest. Pavilion End and High Court End are the names of the stadium’s two bowling ends. The stadium has a capacity of 66,000 people.
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| Seating Capacity | 66,000 |
| Short Boundary Distance | 62 meters |
| Longest Boundary Distance | 77 meters |
| Ends | High Court End, Pavilion End |
Pitch Report: KKR vs LSG, 21st Match, Kolkata, April 08, 2025
The pitch is particularly well-known for its ability to help spinners. As the game progresses, the surface wears down, resulting in variable bounce and significant turn, especially on days four and five of the test matches. This feature makes it a haven for spinners, who can take advantage of the rough patches left by fast bowlers to trouble batsmen. Weather conditions in Kolkata also have a big impact on pitch behavior. The hot and humid climate can cause the pitch to dry out fast, resulting in fissures that benefit the spinners.
However, the pitch dynamics alter during the rainy season. In brief, the Eden Garden Stadium surface requires batsmen with exceptional technique and the ability to control spin well. While bowlers must alter their pace and use the conditions to their advantage. The pitch at Eden Gardens Stadium is normally made up of clay, soil, and grass. Eden Gardens’ soil is mostly clayey, which ensures high moisture retention. This means that the pitch will hold together well and provide regular bounce, particularly in the early rounds.
Weather Forecast
On April 8, Kolkata is forecast to have a partly cloudy sky, with a temperature of 34°C and 56% humidity. The wind speed will be 14 km/h, and the chances of rain will be 25%.
| Date | 8 April 2025 |
| Wind Speed | 14 Km/h |
| Temperature | 34°C |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Precipitation | 25% |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy |
Toss Impact at Eden Gardens Stadium
Teams that win the toss often win the game at Eden Gardens Stadium. The teams that won the toss won 50 of the 95 games. Meanwhile, teams that lost the coin toss in this venue won 45 games.
| Matches Played | 95 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 45 |
| Matches Without Result | 0 |
KKR Record at Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata
The Kolkata Knight Riders have 52 wins and 36 losses in their 88 home games at Eden Gardens.
| Matches Played | 88 |
| Won | 52 |
| Lost | 36 |
| No Result | 0 |
LSG Record at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Gujarat Titans have a one-win, one-loss record at Eden Gardens Stadium after two games.
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won | 1 |
| Lost | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Eden Gardens, IPL Record: Average Score, Highest Score, Most Wickets, and Most Runs
The following IPL statistics were acquired at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata:
| Avg First Inning Score | 163 |
| Highest Score | 262/2 by PBKS vs KKR |
| Lowest Score | 49 by RCB vs KKR |
| Highest Chase | 262/2 by PBKS vs KKR |
| Highest Score by Individual | 112* by Rajat Patidar vs LSG |
| Most Wickets in a Match | 5/19 by Sunil Narine vs PBKS |
Match Prediction: KKR vs LSG, 21st Match, Kolkata, April 08, 2025
Kolkata and Lucknow are coming into this game with victory against their respective opponents, thanks to brilliant form of their batters. KKR and LSG both scored 200 plus runs against their rival bowling. Considring the batting form of both teams it can be said that the key to win in this game will be in the hands of bolwers. The team that bowls brilliantly will win this match and given the bolwing strength KKR has a slight edge over LSG in this game; plus home advantage also gave a little edge to KKR.
Playing XIs: KKR vs LSG, 21st Match, Kolkata, April 08, 2025
KKR Playing XI
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
LSG Playing XI
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.
Full Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants
The Kolkata Knight Riders have only 21 players, but the Lucknow Super Giants have 24 players in their full-strength LSGh squads. Players are listed as follows:
| KKR Player Name | LSG Player Name |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Rishabh Pant |
| Rinku Singh | Nicholas Pooran |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Ravi Bishnoi |
| Sunil Narine | Mayank Yadav |
| Andre Russell | Avesh Khan |
| Anrich Nortje | Akash Deep |
| Ramandeep Singh | David Miller |
| Harshit Rana | Abdul Samad |
| Quinton de Kock (QDK) | Mohsin Khan |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Ayush Badoni |
| Spencer Johnson | Mitchell Marsh |
| Moeen Ali | Shahbaz Ahmed |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Aiden Markram |
| Vaibhav Arora | Shamar Joseph |
| Rovman Powell | Matthew Breetzke |
| Ajinkya Rahane | M. Siddharth |
| Manish Pandey | Rajvardhan Hangargekar |
| Umran Malik | Akash Singh |
| Anukul Roy | Yuvraj Chaudhary |
| Luvnith Sisodia | Prince Yadav |
| Mayank Markande | Arshin Kulkarni |
| Digvesh Singh | |
| Aryan Juyal | |
| Himmat Singh |
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