Marsh, Pooran outgun KKR in high-scoring thriller
LSG conceded 90 in the powerplay during the 239 chase before inducing a collapse of 5 for 33 to beat the hosts
08/04Result
21st Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 8 2025
Player of the Match
08/04Result
21st Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 8 2025
Player of the Match
Match Day
Rahane steers clear of 'chaos', will discuss Eden pitch with IPL authorities
KKR captain Rahane admits his bowlers were off the boil, but does indicate the pitch wasn't what his team had asked for
Rathi dismisses idol Narine with his first ball
He brought out his "writing in the notebook" celebration again which could land Rathi in trouble
Shardul Thakur bowls five consecutive wides in IPL's longest over
Stats highlights from the high-scoring thriller between KKR and LSG at Eden Gardens
Pooran 87*, Marsh 81 propel LSG to 238
Four of the six bowlers that KKR used went at over 12 an over
KKR bring in Johnson for Moeen, ask unchanged LSG to bat first
The match was originally scheduled for April 6, but had to be rescheduled because of security issues
The Nicky & Mitch show that's unlocked LSG's limitless power
Between Marsh's brutality and Pooran's flamboyance, LSG have found a batting axis that's not just working, but redefining their chances this year
Rishabh Pant has started IPL 2025 poorly, but it's too early to judge
Has he had a string of low scores? Yes. Has it happened to plenty of batters in T20? Yes. Is there a pattern to this one? Probably not
KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens moved two days to April 8
The game was supposed to be on April 6, but Kolkata Police asked for a change because of a clash with a festival in the city
Preview
KKR look to make most of spin advantage against resurgent LSG
LSG's in-form batters will come up against KKR's spin attack on a hot afternoon at the Eden Gardens
