MATCH NO – 21st Match
SERIES – Indian Premier Leagues – 2025
DATE – 08th April, 2025
TIME – 03:30 PM IST
VENUE – Eden Garden, Kolkata
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested during the months of March and May every year. It was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and is considered one of the most prestigious and popular cricket leagues in the world.
The IPL features franchise teams representing different cities and regions of India. Each team is composed of a mix of domestic and international cricketers, and they compete in a round-robin group stage followed by knockout playoffs to determine the champion. The league has seen significant growth in terms of viewership, sponsorship, and revenue since its inception.
Apart from its cricketing significance, the IPL has also become a cultural phenomenon, attracting celebrities, business tycoons, and fans from all walks of life. It has revolutionised the sport by introducing innovative concepts like player auctions, strategic timeouts, and cheerleaders, which have added to its entertainment value.
However, the IPL has also faced controversies over the years, including allegations of match-fixing, corruption, and conflicts of interest. Despite these challenges, the league continues to thrive and remains a major event in the global cricket calendar, showcasing top talent and providing a platform for emerging players to shine.
MATCH PREVIEW
20th match played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In this Season Kolkata team won 2 matches and lost 2 matches in 4 and fifth position in point table, Whereas Lucknow SuperGiants team won 2 matches & lost 2 matches out of 4 and sixth position in point table.
Last time when both teams KKR and LSG played between each other, Kolkata team scored 235 runs and Lucknow team failed to chase the total and lost the match by 98 runs.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Defending Champion Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL championship thrice, in 2012, 2014 and 2024. others.The team plays its home matches at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, one of the largest and most iconic cricket stadiums in India.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana.They have good all-rounders also like, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine & Anukul Roy. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakarvarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakaria & Mayank Markande adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Lucknow Super Gainst (LSG): Lucknow Super Gaints are a professional cricket team based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. They compete in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. They have talented & aggressive batsmen like David Miller, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni.They have good all-rounders also like, Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, RS Hangargekar. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep, Shamar Joseph, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Lucknow SuperGiants VS Kolkata Knight Riders.
PITCH REPORT
Eden Gardens is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world, located in Kolkata, India. It’s not just a venue; it’s a pilgrimage site for cricket enthusiasts. With a seating capacity of over 66,000 spectators, it’s the largest cricket stadium in India and one of the largest in the world.
The stadium has witnessed some historic cricket moments, including memorable matches from both domestic and international cricket. It’s the home ground for the Bengal cricket team and the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
Apart from cricket, Eden Gardens has also hosted other events, including football matches, concerts, and political rallies. But cricket remains its primary focus, and the electrifying atmosphere during matches is something every cricket fan should experience at least once.
- Establishment and Significance:
- Eden Gardens was established in 1864, making it the oldest cricket stadium in India and the second-largest in the country. Globally, it ranks as the third-largest cricket stadium.
- Often referred to as the “Mecca of Indian cricket”, Eden Gardens holds a special place in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts. It’s like cricket’s answer to the Colosseum—a place where legends are made and memories etched
- Notable Matches & Events:
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- ICC Cricket World Cup: It witnessed the 1996 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final between India and Sri Lanka, with a record attendance of 110,564 fans.
- ICC World Twenty20: The stadium played a crucial role during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
- Asia Cup: It has been a battleground for intense clashes in this regional tournament.
3.Pitch Dimension:
- Square Boundaries: Approximately 66–68 meters.
- Straight Boundaries: Around 76–78 meters.
- Pitch Length: 20.11 meters.
GROUND STATS (IPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 95 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 175+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 40 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 55 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 27 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 21 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 28 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 19 |
BOWLERS STATS ON EDEN GARDENS (IPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 95
PACER WICKETS – 421
SPINNER WICKETS – 316.
KKR VS LSG TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDER (KKR)
TEAM NEWS
- Defending Champion Kolkata team have won 2 matches and lost 2 matches out of 4 and 6th position in point table.
- Last match played between KKR & LSG, Kolkata team successfully defended the score of 235 runs and won the match by 98 runs.
- Quintin de Kock has scored 103 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Sunil Narine has scored 51 runs and also took 2 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Ajinkya Rahane has scored 123 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi has scored 128 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Andre Russell has scored 6 runs and also took 4 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Vaibhav Arora has taken 6 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Harshit Rana has taken 3 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Varun Chakravarthy has taken 6 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Moeen Ali has taken 2 wickets in 1 inning in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match of IPL Kolkata team successfully defended a total score of 200 runs and won the match by 80 runs against Sunriser Hyderabad.
- Venkatesh Iyer scored 60 runs in just 29 balls, Ajinkya Rahane scored 38 runs, Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 50 runs, and Rinku Singh scored 32 runs in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Varun Chakravarthy & Vaibhav Arora took 3-3 wickets, Andre Russell took 2 wickets and Harshit Rana & Sunil Narine took 1-1 wicket in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Both teams played 5 matches and Kolkata Knight Riders team won 2 matches and lost 3 matches against Lucknow SuperGiants.
SQUADS
Batting – Ajinkya Rahane ©, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Angirsh Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Quinton de Kock (wk), RahmanullaH Gurbaz (wk), Luvnith Sisodia (wk).
Bowling – Varun Chakravarthy, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya.
All Rounder – Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Venaatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Quinton de Kock(wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane ©, Venkatesh Iyer, Angrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarhty, Vaibhav Arora.
Substitutes – : Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Rovman Powell.
PLAYER STATS:
1. QUINTON DE KOCK (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 1r, 1r, 97r, 4r, 16r. |
| Stats on venue | 8 INNINGS – 70 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | NOT PLAYED YET. |
2. SUNIL NARINE – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 7+1W, 0+0W, 44+1W, 22+1W, 12+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 60 INNINGS – 610 RUNS – 72W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 81+1W, 6+1W, 1+2W, 21+0W, 22+1W. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 5 INNINGS – 131 RUNS – 5W. |
3. AJINKYA RAHANE © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 38r, 11r, 18r, 56r, 18r. |
| Stats on venue | 13 INNINGS – 325 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 1r, 36r. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 2 INNINGS – 37 RUNS. |
4. VENKATESH IYER – RHB +RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 60r, 3r, 6r, 80r, 42+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 15 INNINGS – 340 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 1r, 24r, 0r. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 3 INNINGS – 25 RUNS. |
5. ANGRIKSH RAGHUVANSHI – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 50r, 26r, 22r, 30r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 120 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 32r, 7r. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 2 INNINGS – 39 RUNS. |
6. RINKU SINGH – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 32r, 17r, 12r, 9r, 30r. |
| Stats on venue | 19 INNINGS – 457 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 16r, 67r, 40r, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 4 INNINGS – 129 RUNS. |
7. ANDRE RUSSELL – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1+2W, 5+2W, 4r, 4+0W, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 42 INNINGS – 961 RUNS – 41W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 12+2W, 1W, 7+0W, 5+0W, 45+2W. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 5 INNINGS – 69 RUNS – 5W. |
8. RAMANDEEP SINGH – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 22r, 6r, 16r, 0r, 2+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 89 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 25r. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 1 INNING – 25 RUNS. |
9. MOEEN ALI – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 5+2W, 17+0W, 1W, 14+0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 66 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 0W, 30+0W, 2W, 19+4W, 35+0W. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 5 INNINGS – 84 RUNS – 6W. |
10. HARSHIT RANA – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 2W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 13 INNINGS – 16 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 3W, 0W, 1W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 4 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
11. VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 0W, 2W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 17 INNINGS – 22 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 3W, 1W, 1W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 4 INNINGS – 5 WICKET. |
12. VAIBHAV ARORA – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 2W, 1W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 8 INNINGS – 10 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs LSG | 0W, 1W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs LSG | 3 INNINGS – 3 WICKET. |
LUCKNOW SUPERGAINTS (LSG)
TEAM NEWS
- Lucknow team lost 2 matches and won 2 matches out of 4 and sixth position in point table.
- Last match played between LSG VS KKR, Lucknow team failed to chase the total of 235 runs and lost the match by 98 runs.
- Aiden Markram has scored 97 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Mitchell Marsh has scored 184 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Nicholas Pooran has scored 201 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- David Miller has scored 86 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Shardul Thakur has taken 7 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Akash Deep has taken 1 wicket in 1 inning in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Digvesh Rathi has taken 6 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Ravi Bishnoi has taken 3 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match of IPL Lucknow team successfully defended the total of 203 runs and won the match by 12 runs against Mumbai Indians.
- Aiden Markram scored 53 runs, Mitchell Marsh scored 60 runs, Ayush Badoni scored 30 runs and David Miller scored 27 runs in the previous match against Mumbai Indians.
- Digvesh Rathi, Akash Deep, Shardul Thakur & Avesh Khan took 1-1 wickets each in the previous match against Mumbai Indians.
- Both teams played 5 matches and Lucknow team won 3 matches and lost 2 matches against Kolkata Knight Riders.
SQUADS
Batting – David Miller, Rishabh Pant © (wk), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke (wk), Aryan Juyal (wk), Abdul Samad.
Bowling – Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Akash Deep, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Rathi.
All Rounder – Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ayush Badoni, Arshin Kulkarni, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant © (wk), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.
Substitutes – : Manimaran Siddharth, Ravi Bishnoi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh.
PLAYER STATS:
1. AIDEN MARKRAM – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 53r, 28r, 1r, 15r, 31+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 68 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 20r, 18r, 41+1W, 50r, 32r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 7 INNINGS – 247 RUNS – 41A-1W. |
2. MITCHELL MARSH – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 60r, 0r, 52r, 72r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 2+0W, 13r, 5+2W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 4 INNINGS – 20 RUNS – 3W. |
3. NICHOLAS POORAN – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 12r, 44r, 70r, 75r, 42r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 103 RUNS – 51A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 10r, 45r, 58r, 2r, 5r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 10 INNINGS – 217 RUNS. |
4. RISHABH PANT © (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 2r, 2r, 15r, 0r, 1r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 122 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 27r, 55r, 25r, 27r, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 16 INNINGS – 385 RUNS. |
5. AYUSH BADONI – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 30r, 41r, 6r, 4r, 99+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 54 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 15r, 29r, 25r, 15r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 4 INNINGS – 84 RUNS. |
6. DAVID MILLER – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 27r, 19r, 13r, 27r, 100r. |
| Stats on venue | 8 INNINGS – 245 RUNS – 61A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 32r, 2r, 27r, 24r, 59r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 15 INNINGS – 284 RUNS. |
7. ABDUL SAMAD – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 4r, 27r, 22r, 19r, 24r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 5 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 4r, 16r, 15r, 21r, 25r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 5 INNINGS – 123 RUNS. |
8. SHARDUL THAKUR – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 3+0W, 4W, 2W, 37+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 84 RUNS – 5W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 0W, 0W, 29+2W, 3W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 11 INNINGS – 40 RUNS – 12W. |
9. AVESH KHAN – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 1W, 3W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 2W, 0W, 3W, 1W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 7 INNINGS – 12 WICKETS |
10. RAVI BISHNOI – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 1W, 2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 1W, 0W, 2W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 9 INNINGS – 10 WICKETS. |
11. AKASH DEEP – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 2W, 0W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 0W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 2 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS |
12. DIGVESH RATHI – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 2W, 1W, 2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 05
- LSG WIN – 03
- KKR WIN – 02
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – N. Pooran.
BATSMEN – A. Rahane, M. Marsh, A. Raghuvanshi, V. Iyer.
ALL-ROUNDERS – A. Russell, S. Narine, A. Markram.
BOWLERS – V. Chakravarthy, V. Arora, S. Thakur.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – N. Pooran, Q de Kock.
BATSMEN – TA. Rahane, M. Marsh, D. Miller.
ALL-ROUNDERS – S. Narine, M. Ali, A. Markram.
BOWLERS – V. Chakravarthy, H. Rana D. Singh.
BACK-UPS – A. Badoni, R, Singh, R. Pant, A. Khan. .
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – N. Pooran, S. Narine.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – M. Marsh, M. Ali.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDER MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.
