In a rare event, the IPL will have a double header on a Tuesday. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the first fixture on April 8, 2025. It will be an afternoon game at the Eden Gardens.
KKR and LSG are in the fifth and sixth spots on the points table with two wins from four games. Interestingly, both have won their last matches while successfully defending their totals.
Now, KKR and LSG would like to carry forward the momentum with another win in the bag.
Here, let’s see Kolkata’s pitch and weather report for the KKR vs LSG match in IPL 2025.
KKR vs LSG, 21st Match, IPL 2025: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
| Match | KKR vs LSG, 21st Match |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | April 8, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 95 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 39 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 50 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 45 |
| Average First Innings Total | 163 |
| Highest Team Total | 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs KKR |
| Lowest Team Total | 49/10 by RCB vs KKR |
More than 50 percent of the games played in Kolkata have been won batting second. The venue has favourable conditions for batters in the second half, with dew playing a major role.
So, teams batting first must score above 190 to keep the opponent away from chasing the target.
KKR vs LSG, 21st Match, IPL 2025: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report
The last match saw KKR put up 200 runs despite early losses. The pitch had enough for batters in the first half. And it will be the case for the KKR vs LSG match as well.
We can expect another batting-friendly surface, though spinners will play a key role in the second innings. There will be enough turn on offer for them.
KKR vs KSG, 21st Match, IPL 2025: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Weather Report
Kolkata will have partly cloudy weather for the KKR vs LSG match. The temperature will hover between 30 and 35. It will be pretty hot out there.
