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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL Tips - Frugal bowlers give KKR an edge

By Sridhar Bhamidi

06 Apr 2025

Sridhar Bhamidi 06 Apr 2025

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL match predictions to be played in Kolkata on Tuesday, April 8
KKR scored the most 6s in 8 of their last 10 matches
Lucknow conceded 10.25 sixes per match this season

Can Kolkata's bowlers continue their charge? (Getty Images)

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL

Two teams with near-identical records will face off in Kolkata as the Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants meet on Tuesday. This will be match #21 of the IPL 2025 season and will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from 7:30 pm IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL
Head to Head
Kolkata Knight Riders Form
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
Lucknow Super Giants Form
Lucknow Super Giants Team News
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL FAQs

Kolkata and Lucknow come here on the back of two wins from their last three matches. This could be a battle between the tight bowling unit of Kolkata and the hard-hitting Lucknow six hitters. I am backing the hosts, as they seem to have a pulse on this venue. Back the Knight Riders to score more 6s.

Kolkata has conceded a league-low 7 sixes per match in this IPL season.
Lucknow conceded 10.25 sixes per match this season, among the worst.
Lucknow conceded the most 6s in 2 of their last 3 matches.
Kolkata scored the most 6s in 8 of their last 10 matches.

Head to Head

The five matches between KKR and LSG have been well fought so far, with Lucknow winning the first three and Kolkata the next two.

Kolkata’s wins have been huge, and both came last season – by an eight-wicket margin in Kolkata and by 98 runs in Lucknow. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt starred for the Knight Riders in opening roles.

Kolkata Knight Riders Form

Kolkata Knight Riders have four points from four matches and are fifth in the standings after Saturday’s matches. They are only net run rate away from the second place.

Their two wins have come from their last three matches, against the Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets and versus the Sunrisers Hyderabad at this venue by 80 runs.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (128 runs, SR 147.12) has been consistent for the Knight Riders, while Venkatesh Iyer got into form in the last match. Varun Chakaravarthy (six wickets, ER 6.26) has been impressive by strangling the batters, which comes as Kolkata’s best option with the ball.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team News

There’s no reason for KKR to change their playing XI from the last match, unless they want to include Spencer Johnson for Moeen Ali.

Lucknow Super Giants Form

The Super Giants are sixth in the standings and are only marginally below Kolkata after Saturday’s matches.

Lucknow also have two wins from their last three matches and are coming off an impressive 12-run win at the Wankhede against the Mumbai Indians.

The Super Giants have been reliant on the duo of Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, with the two aggregating a combined 385 runs at more than 180 SR and combining for five 50+ scores. That could prove to be a handicap if others don’t start chipping in with runs. With the ball too, Shardul Thakur and Digvesh Rathi have combined for 13 wickets.

Lucknow Super Giants Team News

Akash Deep didn’t have a good first match last time out but is unlikely to be sacrificed after one game.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL FAQs

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What time does Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL start?

This Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL match is being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, starting at 3:30 p.m. IST on Tuesday, April 8.

Verdict

Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants - T20

Kolkata have been impressive at this venue, thanks largely to their spin bowling led by Varun Chakaravarthy. He could be crucial once again in keeping the likes of Pooran and Marsh quiet as Kolkata look set to extend their form at Eden Gardens. I am backing them to score more 6s than their visitors.

KKR most 6s

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