LSG vs KKR IPL 2025: Exciting Conclusion at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025 Game 21. In an action-packed encounter of IPL 2025, match 21 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) concluded with an exciting end, with LSG emerging victorious with only 4 runs at the renowned Eden Grounds in Kolkata on Tuesday, April 8.
LSG Posts a Record 238-run TargetAfter losing the toss, Lucknow Super Giants were asked to bat first by Kolkata. LSG did not miss that opportunity and posted an enormous total of 238 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs.
Top Performers with the Bat for LSG
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Mitchell Marsh: A blistering 81 runs that set the tone for LSG
Aiden Markram: 47 runs were scored contributing to a strong opening partnership worth 99 runs.
Nicholas Pooran: Stealing the spotlight with a monumental knock of 87 runs in just 36 balls completing 7 fours and 8 sixes.
KKR Bowling Highlights:
– Harshit Rana took two wickets, though he was expensive.
– Andre Russell had a wicket too, although he leaked runs. KKR’s valiant chase came up just short pursuit of a colossal target of 235, Kolkata Knight Riders made a strong effort to get close but fell short by just 4 runs, ending at 234/7 in 20 overs.
Top Performers in KKR’s Batting
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Ajinkya Rahane played a very steady innings of 61 runs.- Venkatesh Iyer contributed some meaningful runs with 45 runs.- Rinku Singh remained not out with a quick-fire 38 off 15 balls, although he was not available to get more strikes in the latter stages of the innings.
Even after offering strong resistance in the death overs, Lucknow replied with their accuracy in bowling in the last two overs. KKR could not take the victory and this was perhaps the most entertaining game of the IPL 2025 season so far.
Summary of the match
LSG vs KKR, IPL 2025 – 21st Match IPL 2025
Venue – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Result – Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 runs
– 238/3 in 20 overs score – 234/7 in 20 overs of the match
– Nicholas Pooran (87 off 36 balls)Conclusion
– LSG Edges Last Over Thriller. This match between LSG and KKR in IPL 2025 will be worth remembering.
This match was full of drama, big hits, and a thrilling system of play. Lucknow Super Giants have made a strong statement with this win, and will climb up the points table; whereas Kolkata Knight Riders, will look to bounce back in their upcoming games.
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