What is Weather Forecast for KKR vs LSG in Eden Gardens, Kolkata?

KKR vs LSG: The 21st match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Lucknow Super Giants. Taking on each other, the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 8.

Coming for Match 21 of the Rivalry week, Kolkata is riding high on confidence after a dominant outing in their last match, where they bundled out SRH for just 120 and secured an 80-run victory over them. This win not just boosted the team’s net run rate but also provided much-needed confidence in the ongoing series. Meanwhile, LSG showcased resilience in their last clash against MI, securing a 12-run victory over them. This win helped them bounce back from their earlier defeat to Punjab Kings and keep their campaign steady with a net run rate of +0.048.

Heading into this clash with similar campaigns, both teams will be eager to grab a win and secure crucial winning points in their favor. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket KKR vs LSG, Match 21 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata and Lucknow.

KKR vs LSG: Match Preview

Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is set to host the KKR vs LSG for Match 21 of the IPL 2025. The pitch here is a balanced pitch, and the fans will likely get a modest score on the board. Earlier known for a high-scoring ground, the pitch is now being curated so fans can expect changes in the upcoming days at this ground. The black cotton soil surface pitch is expected to be a dry surface and would likely provide support to the spinners. The team winning the toss will want to field first as the batting second team on this ground has a high probability of winning the clash.

KKR vs LSG Weather Report:

The weather at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is expected to remain sunny during the start of the match, but as the match progresses further, it will turn to clear weather, ensuring an uninterrupted game. There are no chances of rain during match hours as the rain probability is 0%, along with it there are 62% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 31°celsius. 

Eden Gardens, Kolkata Ground stats: KKR vs LSG

KKR vs LSG Predicted Playing XI

KKR Probable Playing XI:

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

LSG Probable Playing XI: 

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan