IPL 2025 Match 21 KKR vs LSG Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled to be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 8 April 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s IPL 2025 16 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Prediction 

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Details

Pitch Report:

Eden Gardens offers good bounce and a fast outfield, making it a batting-friendly venue. However, a secondary surface might offer more assistance to spinners, especially during the middle overs. Pacers can extract some early swing, but the pitch isn’t a rank turner. Chasing is generally preferred here, so reading the surface correctly at the toss will be crucial.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Q de Kock (wk), RK Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane (c), VR Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, AD Russell, SP Narine, MM Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, H Rana

Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora

Lucknow Super Giants:

Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rishabh Pant (c), A Badoni, DA Miller, AK Markram, Abdul Samad, MR Marsh, Ravi Bishnoi, D Singh, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur

Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Nicholas Pooran – Orange Cap holder Nicholas Pooran has scored 201 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 218.48 in IPL 2025. The Eden Gardens’ fast outfield and short boundaries suit his big-hitting style. KKR will aim to dismiss him early before he gets going.

Probable Best Bowler:

Varun Chakaravarthy – Varun Chakaravarthy has taken 6 wickets in 4 matches this season, with an impressive average of 15.67, strike rate of 15, and a superb economy of 6.27. His four-over spell will be vital for KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, as Chakaravarthy remains a key wicket-taking threat in the middle overs.

Today’s Match Prediction:

This being a day game should favor the side batting first. The pitch could slow down in the second innings because of the heat which would make chasing difficult.

Match Scenarios

Scenario 1: KKR bats first

• First Innings score prediction: KKR will score 180-190
• Result prediction: KKR will win the match

Scenario 2: LSG bats first

• First Innings score prediction: LSG will score 175-185
• Result prediction: LSG will win the match

Disclaimer:

The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.