KKR vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2025: LSG Survive Rinku Singh Scare, Win by 4 Runs in a Run-Fest Thriller

KKR vs LSG Highlights: The 21st match of the IPL 2025 turned out to be a high-octane contest, played on April 8 at 3:30 PM IST, where Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by just 4 runs in a dramatic finish at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Ajinkya Rahane, captain of Kolkata, won the toss and opted to bowl first on a batting-friendly surface. The decision seemed questionable as LSG batters unleashed an absolute carnage, making the most of a flat deck.

LSG Batting: Marsh-Pooran Masterclass Sets the Tone

The Lucknow top order put up a breathtaking batting display, piling up a mammoth 238/3 in 20 overs.

• Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a commanding 81 off 48 balls, laced with 6 fours and 5 sixes, anchoring the innings through the middle overs.

• His partner-in-destruction, Nicholas Pooran, played one of the finest cameos of the season, smashing an unbeaten 87 off just 38 deliveries, including 7 fours and 8 sixes.

• Their combined firepower took the game away from KKR’s bowlers, especially in the death overs, where the run rate soared.

KKR bowlers struggled throughout. Varun Chakravarthy and Spencer Johnson were taken apart, and no bowler could contain Pooran’s onslaught.

KKR’s Chase: Gallant Effort Falls Just Short

Chasing 239, Kolkata needed a fiery start and consistent partnerships. They responded with fight and flair, but the target proved a bit too steep.

• Captain Ajinkya Rahane played composed yet aggressive innings, scoring 61 off 35 balls with 8 boundaries and 2 sixes.

• Venkatesh Iyer added 45 off 29 balls, keeping the momentum alive through the middle overs.

• The match turned into a nail-biter when Rinku Singh stepped up once again, scoring a blistering 38 off just 15 balls*, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.

KKR needed 12 off the final over from Avesh Khan. Rinku started well but was denied the strike due to a boundary on the last ball of the penultimate delivery. Two dot balls early in the over made the equation tricky, and despite his efforts, Kolkata finished at 234/7, just 4 runs short.

Turning Point: Avesh Khan’s Final Over

While Rinku Singh was in striking range, Avesh Khan held his nerve. Dot balls on the second and third deliveries of the final over proved critical, breaking Kolkata’s rhythm. The miscalculation of strike rotation on the final ball of the 19th over also turned out to be costly.

KKR vs LSG Highlights – Score Summary

Lucknow Super Giants – 238/3 (20 Overs)

• Nicholas Pooran – 87* (38)

• Mitchell Marsh – 81 (48)

• Aiden Markram – 29 (17)

Kolkata Knight Riders – 234/7 (20 Overs)

• Ajinkya Rahane – 61 (35)

• Venkatesh Iyer – 45 (29)

• Rinku Singh – 38* (15)

Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 runs.

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