IPL 2025 Match Dashboard
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Indian Premier League 2025
Weather and Pitch Report
Weather Forecast
Clear skies with no rain expected
Dew Factor
Moderate to heavy dew expected in the second innings
Pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The Eden Gardens pitch generally favors batsmen, especially in T20 matches. Expect a track that offers good bounce and pace, allowing for high scores. Spinners might find some assistance as the match progresses, but overall, it's a surface conducive to hitting.
Given the batting-friendly nature and potential dew, the team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Known for explosive batting and home advantage
Key Players
Nitish Rana
Captain and dependable middle-order batsman
Andre Russell
Power-hitter and impactful all-rounder
Sunil Narine
Mystery spinner and handy lower-order batsman
Varun Chakravarthy
Key spinner known for taking crucial wickets
Lucknow Super Giants
Strong batting lineup and versatile bowling attack
Key Players
KL Rahul
Captain and top-order batsman
Quinton de Kock
Explosive left-handed opener
Mitchell Marsh
All-rounder providing batting and bowling depth
Nicholas Pooran
Aggressive middle-order batsman
Head-to-Head Record
| Stats | KKR | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Wins | 2 | 3 |
| Win Percentage | 40% | 60% |
LSG has a slight advantage in head-to-head encounters.
Win Distribution
Dream11 Fantasy Team Tips
A balanced team suggestion based on pitch, form, and role clarity
Captain
Nicholas Pooran – Recent form and explosive batting
Vice-Captain
Andre Russell – Can contribute with both bat and ball at Eden
Suggested Dream11 Team
| Role | Player Name | Team | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Nicholas Pooran (C) | LSG | 9.0 |
| Batsman | Nitish Rana | KKR | 9.0 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 8.5 | |
| Quinton de Kock | LSG | 9.5 | |
| Shreyas Iyer | KKR | 9.0 | |
| All-Rounders | Andre Russell (VC) | KKR | 10.0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 9.0 | |
| Bowlers | Sunil Narine | KKR | 8.5 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | 8.0 | |
| Ravi Bishnoi | LSG | 8.0 | |
| Mohsin Khan | LSG | 7.5 |
Fantasy Tips
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Check final playing XI after the toss
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Eden Gardens is good for batting, prefer top-order batsmen
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Spinners from both teams could be effective
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All-rounders like Russell and Marsh are valuable picks
Match Summary
Match Result
Top Performers
Batting
Bowling
Match Highlights
- LSG scored a formidable 238/3, powered by Nicholas Pooran's explosive 87* and Mitchell Marsh's 81.
- KKR fought valiantly, reaching 234/7, just 4 runs short of the target.
- Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant 61 and Rinku Singh's quickfire 38 kept KKR in the game till the end.
- LSG bowlers held their nerve in the final over to secure a narrow victory.
- Nicholas Pooran was named Player of the Match for his outstanding innings.
This high-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last ball. LSG emerged victorious in a close contest against KKR.
