IPL 2025: KKR's power-hitters set for Eden Gardens showdown against LSG; fans say ¡®Rishabh Pant will make a comeback today¡¯
KKR face LSG today at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025. With both teams having 2 wins each this season, spin battles and star batters will decide the outcome. Netizens are already rooting for Kolkata, while Rishabh Pant's leadership sparks debate online.
Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Lucknow Super Giants in match 21 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The game begins at 3:30 PM. Both teams have two victories in four games so far, with KKR sitting third and LSG at fifth on the points table. The clash is expected to be thrilling, especially given KKR¡¯s home advantage and LSG¡¯s explosive top-order batters.
Home comforts give Kolkata the edge
KKR has had the upper hand in their recent face-offs against LSG, having won both matches in IPL 2024. Out of the total five games between them, Kolkata has claimed two wins while Lucknow has three. However, KKR¡¯s strong spin attack and familiarity with the conditions at Eden Gardens could play a crucial role today.
Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy have been consistent with the ball at this venue. Narine has picked up 14 wickets at an economy rate of 6.47, while Chakaravarthy has taken 6 wickets with a 6.13 economy. Batters Rinku Singh (383 runs, SR 150.20) and Andre Russell (257 runs, SR 152.98) are also known to thrive on this pitch.
LSG rely on batting firepower
Lucknow will look to counter KKR¡¯s spinners with their aggressive batting lineup. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh are key to breaking through Kolkata¡¯s spin wall. However, LSG bowlers like Ravi Bishnoi and Shardul Thakur must contain the home side¡¯s middle order to stay in the game.
ChatGPT analysis also suggested that while KKR may have a slight edge due to conditions and team balance, LSG should not be written off ¡ª especially if Rishabh Pant finds his rhythm again.
Fans divided over Pant, confident about KKR
Social media is already buzzing with predictions and player takes. One fan expressed optimism, saying, ¡°Rishabh Pant will make a comeback today.¡±
Rishabh Pant will make a comeback today ? https://t.co/ee9B6v5Uol
¡ª Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) April 8, 2025
Another post, however, took a sharper tone, saying, ¡°I never thought Pant was worth 27 crores. The results show it ¡ª the boss isn¡¯t happy and wants to change captaincy unless he performs extraordinary.¡±
I never ever thought that Rishabh Pant was worth 27 crores and lead a team with the cricketing skill sets he possesses. Now, we can see the outcome and the result where in boss is unhappy with him and wishing to change the captaincy unless otherwise Pant performs extraordinary
¡ª Basavaraju Manu (@BasavarajuManu) April 8, 2025
Meanwhile, KKR supporters remain confident. One user firmly stated, ¡°KKR TO WIN TODAY¡¯S ENCOUNTER #KKRVSLSG #LSGVSKKR.¡±
KKR TO WIN TODAYS ENCOUNTER #KKRVSLSG #LSGVSKKR
¡ª KAP'S.SPORTS24 (@krishnabhi24) April 8, 2025
As the Eden Gardens crowd awaits the showdown, all eyes will be on Rishabh Pant¡ªhis performance could change the game and his fate.
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