IPL 2025 Match 21 LSG VS KKR, KKR Won by 4 runs at Eden Gardens

In one of the most thrilling encounters of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by just 4 runs in a high-scoring clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite a valiant chase from KKR, LSG’s massive total of 238 proved just enough to secure victory.

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•Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants

•Date: April 7, 2025

•Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

•Toss: KKR won the toss and opted to bowl first

•Result: LSG won by 4 runs

•Player of the Match: Nicholas Pooran (87* off 36)

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After being sent in to bat, Lucknow Super Giants put on a batting masterclass, posting a mammoth 238/3 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a sensational knock from Nicholas Pooran, who smashed an unbeaten 87 runs off just 36 balls, hammering 7 fours and 8 sixes at a blistering strike rate of 241.67.

Earlier, Mitchell Marsh played a stunning innings, scoring 81 off 48 deliveries, including 6 boundaries and 5 sixes. His partnership with Pooran powered LSG beyond the 200-run mark. Aiden Markram also chipped in with a brisk 47 off 28 balls, finding the fence 4 times and clearing it twice before being dismissed by Harshit Rana.

Abdul Samad added a quick 6 off 4, while David Miller remained unbeaten on 4 off 4.

Extras: 13 (Wides 8, Byes 2, Leg byes 3)

Total: 238/3 in 20 overs

Fall of Wickets: 99/1 (Markram, 10.2 ov), 170/2 (Marsh, 15.2 ov), 221/3 (Samad, 18.2 ov)

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Chasing a daunting target of 239, KKR started aggressively but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Ajinkya Rahane, leading from the front, played a captain’s knock scoring 61 runs off 35 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes. He was well-supported by Venkatesh Iyer, who made a quick 45 off 29 balls, but his dismissal tilted the match in LSG’s favor.

Sunil Narine smashed a fiery 30 off just 13 balls, giving KKR an electric start. Towards the end, Rinku Singh nearly pulled off a miracle with his unbeaten 38 off 15 deliveries, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. Harshit Rana also contributed with 10 off 9 balls, but KKR ultimately fell short by 4 runs, finishing at 234/7.

Quinton de Kock made 15 off 9, while the middle-order struggled to keep up with the steep asking rate. Despite a strong start and explosive end, the pressure of the chase proved too much.

Extras: 22 (Wides 20, Byes 1, Leg byes 1)

Total: 234/7 in 20 overs

Fall of Wickets: 37/1 (de Kock, 2.3 ov), 91/2 (Narine, 6.2 ov), 162/3 (Rahane, 12.6 ov), 166/4 (Rinku Singh, 13.6 ov), 173/5 (Raghuvanshi, 14.6 ov), 177/6 (Iyer, 15.2 ov), 185/7 (Russell, 16.1 ov)

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•Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 87* (36 balls), 7 fours, 8 sixes

•Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 81 (48 balls), 6 fours, 5 sixes

•Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): 61 (35 balls), 8 fours, 2 sixes

•Venkatesh Iyer (KKR): 45 (29 balls), 6 fours, 1 six

•Rinku Singh (KKR): 38* (15 balls), 6 fours, 2 sixes

•Akash Deep (LSG): 2 wickets including key scalps of de Kock and Iyer

•Shardul Thakur (LSG): 2 wickets at crucial junctures

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LSG continued their impressive form in IPL 2025 with this thrilling victory, defending a huge total at a batting-friendly Eden Gardens. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings was the game-changer, while KKR’s middle and lower order gave it their all but fell just short. With this win, LSG further strengthens their position in the points table while KKR will be left ruing the 20 extras and missed chances that cost them dearly.