KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 Kolkata Weather Forecast and Eden Gardens Pitch Report: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match number 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Eden Gardens on Tuesday, April 8. The high-voltage clash, scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST, marks KKR’s fifth game of the season and promises fireworks with both sides entering the contest on the back of emphatic wins.
KKR will look to maintain their momentum after thrashing Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs in their previous outing. After putting up a strong total of 200—thanks to valuable knocks by Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Venkatesh Iyer—their bowling attack took centre stage. Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy bagged three wickets each, while Andre Russell chipped in with two crucial breakthroughs, dismantling SRH’s chase and bowling them out for 120.
LSG, on the other hand, come into this game brimming with confidence after edging out Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring thriller. The top order fired in unison, with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram scoring quick half-centuries. David Miller provided the finishing touches with a fiery cameo, helping Lucknow post 203. Their bowlers held their nerve as Mumbai fell 12 runs short.
KKR vs LSG Pitch report
The Eden Gardens pitch has offered plenty of runs this season, with early assistance for pacers and some grip for spinners in the middle overs. Out of the 95 IPL games played at the venue, teams chasing have won 56 times, making the toss a crucial factor.
KKR vs LSG Weather report
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be partly cloudy, but rain is unlikely to disrupt play. Temperatures will range between 26°C and 35°C with humidity hovering around 58-75%, and wind speeds around 18 km/h.
With both teams evenly matched and in red-hot form, fans can expect a thrilling afternoon at Eden Gardens.