KKR vs LSG Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
57%	43%

 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to Win – (1.74)

• Boasts depth in batting up to the 9th number.
• Showcases impressive stats and records at home in Eden Gardens.
• Features a lower order back in form as Rinku and Venkatesh begin scoring well.
• Offers quality spin options that outshine Lucknow.

KKR vs LSG Betting Odds

Prediction	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
KKR to Win	1.74	1.80	1.92
LSG to Win	2.06	2.10	1.83
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The first weekday doubleheader showcases one of the iconic matches as host Kolkata Knight Riders take on Lucknow Super Giants in the afternoon game.

Both teams arrive to confront each other after securing victories in their previous matches; Kolkata crushed Sunrisers by 80 runs, while LSG edged out Mumbai by 12 runs at their home in Lucknow in a very close contest. Teams from both sides aim to maintain their winning momentum, with KKR depending on in-depth batting and Lucknow relying on top-order batting.

This prediction serves bettors seeking KKR vs LSG betting tips, probable playing XI, pitch reports, the top 3 players to watch in KKR vs LSG, and much more. It guides them in online IPL betting as they place bets on IPL betting apps.

KKR vs LSG Team Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders gear up for their third home match; in their previous home game, they crushed SRH with a huge margin, driving them to the bottom of the points table.

Kolkata’s strength rests in its batting order, which extends to the 9th number, with Rahane, Raghuvanshi, Iyer, and Rinku consistently piling on runs, stabilising the team and preventing collapse. The issue surfaces with the openers; Quinton and Sunil fail to deliver a solid start, posing a major concern for the team. However, Rahane earns praise for adding runs to the team while managing captaincy, and Raghuvanshi steadily stabilises the middle order. Venkatesh and Rinku’s good form boosts KKR; Rinku’s calm approach stands out as he avoids rushing and performs well with the bat, though Russell continues to struggle.

Turning to bowling, KKR places trust in their bowlers Harshit and Vaibhav, opting not to field overseas player Spencer Johnson. Both deliver outstanding performances for the team in the powerplay, and the same expectation rests on them for the upcoming game, as Varun and Narine never disappoint; this trend must continue if KKR aims to win the match.

Lucknow Super Giants

The Lucknow Super Giants’ journey this season resembles a roller coaster ride, following a pattern of win, loss, win, loss. Lucknow has a high chance of winning the next game, but KKR, who also follows the same pattern, holds an advantage by playing in home conditions. This poses a significant challenge for Lucknow. The Lucknow Super Giants excel in top-order batting, with both openers providing a solid start. Mitchell Marsh has scored three fifties in four matches, and Aiden Markram’s recent form brings good news to the LSG camp and its fans. However, their lower-order batting struggles, though it showed exceptional performance in the last game.

Turning to the bowling, Shardul Thakur consistently performs well, maintaining an economical rate and taking crucial wickets, masking the absence of Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan. Newcomer Digvesh Rathi’s spin continues to baffle opponents, placing him in the race for the purple cap. However, Ravi Bishnoi’s form raises concerns for the team, an issue they must address.

All units of LSG perform well overall, but when compared to KKR, LSG falls short. This is why our predictions and KKR vs LSG odds on cricket betting sites favor KKR.

KKR vs LSG Match Details

Match: KKR vs LSG, Match-20 Date and Time: April 08, 2025, 03:30 PM Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Live Streaming: Star Sports Network/JioHotstar App

KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head Records

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
KKR	05	02	03	00
LSG	05	03	02	00

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch generally offers a very batting-friendly wicket. It provides true bounce, which makes it highly conducive to stroke play and favors batters in recent matches. However, it isn’t as flat as Bengaluru or Hyderabad, and in the second inning, we may expect some turn that could assist bowlers, especially spinners and medium pacers.

Meanwhile, Kolkata’s weather forecast predicts a cloudy sky on match day, with temperatures holding steady at 34°C. Humidity stays at 59%, while wind speeds reach 16 km/h throughout the game. Rain has a 5% chance but poses no threat to gameplay. Potential dew might affect the match conditions.

KKR vs LSG Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders – Quinton de Kock (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact/Substitute- Vaibhav Arora

Lucknow Super Giants – Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav

Impact/Substitute- Akash Deep

Key Players to Bet On 

• KKR – Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine
• LSG – Digvesh Rathi, Mitchell Marsh and Shardul Thakur

SRH vs GT Betting Tips

• Toss – KKR
• Match – KKR

Betting Tips	Odds
Kolkata to win the toss and and match	3.00
First boundary will be Six	5.00
3 runs will be faster than Dot Ball	100

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