KKR vs LSG : The upcoming IPL 2025 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) promises to be an exciting encounter. Here’s a comprehensive preview, including the pitch report, predicted playing XIs, and fantasy cricket recommendations.
Match Details (KKR vs LSG)
- Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Date & Time: April 8, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar
Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, offering a flat track with true bounce that facilitates stroke play. Historically, the venue has seen high-scoring encounters, with teams batting second often having an advantage. Out of 95 matches played here, 56 have been won by the chasing side. Captains winning the toss may prefer to field first, considering the historical trend and the pitch’s characteristics.
Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Moeen Ali
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Akash Deep
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Rathi
Note: LSG’s pace bowler Mayank Yadav is unavailable due to injury.
Fantasy Cricket Recommendations
When selecting your fantasy cricket team for the KKR vs LSG match, consider the following players:
Top Picks
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Leading run-scorer in IPL 2025 with 201 runs at a strike rate of 218.48.
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): Scored 123 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 153.75.
- Sunil Narine (KKR): Contributed with both bat and ball, making him a valuable all-rounder.
Suggested Fantasy XI
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Nicholas Pooran (C)
- Ajinkya Rahane (VC)
- Mitchell Marsh
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Shardul Thakur
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Avesh Khan
- Harshit Rana
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Match Prediction
Both teams have had a mixed start to their IPL 2025 campaigns, each securing two wins from four matches. KKR’s recent dominant performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning by 80 runs, showcases their potential. LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, will be keen to capitalize on their recent victory against Mumbai Indians. Considering the home advantage and current form, KKR might have a slight edge in this encounter.
Disclaimer: Fantasy sports involve an element of risk and should be played responsibly. The above recommendations are based on analysis and current form
