IPL 2025 LSG vs KKR Match Review Full Match Highlights Key Moments and Scorecard
Match Summary LSG vs KKR IPL 2025
April 8 2025, Eden Gardens Kolkata, Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 runs, Player of the Match Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
A High Scoring Thriller at Eden Gardens
The IPL 2025 LSG vs KKR match was an electrifying contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Hosted at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata this encounter between Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcased exceptional batting performances and a nail biting finish.
In this article we provide a full match review complete scorecard, top moments, player performances and all the IPL 2025 highlights from this intense battle.
Toss and Team Strategy
The toss was won by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who elected to field first on a pitch known for assisting batsmen aiming to chase down any target set by LSG.
LSG Batting Innings Onslaught
Opting to bat first Lucknow SuperGiants unleashed a batting masterclass posting a mammoth total of 238/3 in 20 overs.
Top Performers for LSG
- Nicholas Pooran: Unbeaten 87 off 36 balls featuring 8 sixes and 7 fours.
- Mitchell Marsh: A solid 81 off 48 balls marking his fourth half century in five matches.
- Aiden Markram: Contributed a valuable 47 off 28 balls.
The innings was characterized by aggressive stroke play and strategic partnerships with Pooran and Marsh sharing a crucial 71 run stand that propelled LSG to their formidable total.
KKR Innings Valiant Chase Falls Short
Chasing a daunting target of 239 Kolkata Knight Riders displayed commendable resilience but ultimately fell just short finishing at 234/7 in 20 overs losing by a mere 4 runs.
Key Performers for KKR
- Ajinkya Rahane: Led from the front with a captain knock of 61 off 35 balls including 8 fours and 2 sixes.
- Venkatesh Iyer: Provided a quickfire 45 maintaining the momentum in the middle overs.
- Rinku Singh: Offered late fireworks with a blistering 38 off 15 balls nearly steering KKR to an improbable victory.
Despite their valiant efforts KKR middle order collapse and the mounting required run rate proved decisive in the final outcome.
Match Turning Point
The pivotal moment of the match occurred during the 16th over of KKR innings when Ravi Bishnoi dismissed the well set Ajinkya Rahane. This breakthrough triggered a batting collapse with KKR losing five wickets for just 23 runs shifting the momentum firmly in LSG favor.
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