In the IPL 2025 match on April 8 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) narrowly defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 4 runs.
Match Summary:
- Toss: LSG won and opted to bat first.
- Lucknow Super Giants Innings:
- Total: 238/3 in 20 overs.
- Top Performers:
- Nicholas Pooran: 87* off 36 balls.
- Mitchell Marsh: 81 off 48 balls.
- Kolkata Knight Riders Innings:
- Total: 234/7 in 20 overs.
- Top Performers:
- Ajinkya Rahane: 54 off 30 balls.
- Rinku Singh: 38 off 15 balls.
Key Highlights:
- LSG’s innings were bolstered by a 122-run partnership between Pooran and Marsh.
- KKR’s chase was marked by aggressive batting from Rahane and Rinku Singh, but they fell just short of the target.
- Nicholas Pooran was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 87.
