KKR vs LSG Match Prediction IPL 2025: Match 21st Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 21st Preview

KKR vs LSG Match Prediction 2025: Both Team’s Recent Form

The recent form of both the teams is almost similar to each other but luckily both have found the rhythm in the last match. KKR defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home by 80 runs while Lucknow Super Giants defeated Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in their last match. Both will be looking to win this match.

KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head Records in IPL 2025

The head-to-head battle between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants is a great battle to watch out for. In five matches played between these two teams, Kolkata Knight Riders have won just two matches where RCB won three matches so far. This season, this is the first match of both teams against each other.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Team Previews

Kolkata Knight Riders

​In the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have experienced a mix of victories and defeats. They started the season with a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but bounced back in the very next match versus Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Their recent win was against Hyderabad at home which was highlighted by a fine innings of Venkatesh Iyer, scoring 60 runs and a brilliant bowling performance by Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy. Currently, KKR have two wins out of four matches, sitting in the middle of the points table.

Lucknow Super Giants

Similarly, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have had an up-and-down journey this season. Their new captain Rishabh Pant has finally found his luck in the leadership with a win in the last match, securing a notable 12-run win against Mumbai Indians. However, Pant’s batting performances are below par so far, contributing only 19 runs in the first four games. 

Nicholas Pooran's explosive batting and Digvesh Rathi's economical bowling is a deadly combo working for them so far. With two wins and two losses, LSG are also placed in the middle of the points table with four points in their bank.

KKR vs LSG, Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather Report

The weather in Kolkata is expected to be cloudy with chances of rain. There are 25-40% chances of rain in this match. In a total of 97 matches played at this venue, the chasing team has won 57 games showing an advantage for the chasing team. The average first innings score is around 167.

KKR vs LSG Session Score Based on Scenario

• In Scenario 1, if Lucknow Super Giants win the toss, Kolkata may score between 180-190 after powerplay of 50-60.

• In Scenario 2, if Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss, they might score 185-195 with a powerplay score of 55-65.

In both cases, Kolkata Knight Riders are predicted to win the match.

KKR vs LSG Match Prediction Today Match Predicted Playing11

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh , Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact Players: Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia

Injury Update: None

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted 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

Impact Players: Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Singh

Injury Updates: None

KKR vs LSG Match Prediction Key Performers

Top Batter: Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran is in amazing form this season. He has scored 201 runs in four matches, currently holding the Orange Cap. Nicholas Pooran will be eager to make a comeback after a small inning against Mumbai Indians.  Pooran loves playing at Eden Gardens, scoring 103 runs in just two innings at this ground with an average of 51.50. His ability to score big hits will be crucial for LSG in this match. He has smashed 9 sixes and 6 fours in just two innings here. He will be a big threat for KKR’s bowlers.

Top Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy has been very good with the ball this season, picking up 6 wickets in four matches. He has been effective against Lucknow Super Giants with an strike-rate of 18.00. He has taken five wickets against LSG in four matches. At Eden Gardens, he is even better with 25 wickets and a strike rate of just 15.52. He can again be the match-winner with the ball. However he have to be careful against Nicholas Pooran who is a brilliant hitter of the ball against spinners.

KKR vs LSG Today Match Prediction

The following match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants is expected to be a run feast with chances of rain that can affect the length of the match. Both teams have big power hitters in the team who can change the course of the match in a few balls. KKR have Andre Russell and Rinku Singh while LSG have David Miller and Nicholas Pooran to do the damage. However, with a home advantage, Kolkata Knight Riders will win this match against Lucknow Super Giants.