In match 21 of IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant leads the Lucknow Super Giants against KKR at the historic Eden Gardens. Pant has always been a fiery and fearless batter, known for taking on bowlers right from ball one. But how does he stack up against KKR and at Eden Gardens? Let’s look at his past numbers.
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – IPL 2025 Match 21
LSG Captain: Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant vs Kolkata Knight Riders – IPL Stats Overview
Rishabh Pant has had 16 innings against KKR across IPL seasons, and his performance has been solid, especially in terms of strike rate.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 17 |
| Innings Batted | 16 |
| Runs Scored | 385 |
| Highest Score | 55 |
| Average | 24.06 |
| Balls Faced | 261 |
| Strike Rate | 147.50 |
| 100s / 50s | 0 / 1 |
| Ducks (0s) | 1 |
| 4s / 6s | 36 / 18 |
Expert Take:
Pant’s attacking approach has been effective against KKR bowlers. Though he hasn’t scored big hundreds, his strike rate of 147.5 is excellent, showing he keeps the scoreboard ticking fast.
Rishabh Pant at Eden Gardens – IPL Record
Eden Gardens has been a favorable ground for Pant. Here’s how he has performed in Kolkata over the years:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Runs Scored | 122 |
| Highest Score | 46 |
| Batting Average | 30.5 |
| Catches Taken | 2 |
| Stumpings | 0 |
Expert Insight:
Pant averages over 30.5 at Eden, showing that he’s comfortable on this surface. The short boundaries and true bounce at this ground suit his natural hitting game.
What to Expect from Pant in Today’s Match
- Pant is yet to fire in IPL 2025, but a familiar venue like Eden could bring him back to form.
- With KKR’s spin-heavy middle overs (Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy), his shot selection will be tested.
- If Pant gets going, he can shift the momentum quickly—expect fireworks if he stays for 30+ balls.
Rishabh Pant hasn’t been in top touch this season, but his past performances against KKR and at Eden Gardens suggest that a big knock could be around the corner. As captain of LSG, he’ll be keen to lead from the front today and break his run of low scores.
