KKR v LSG IPL 2025 betting preview & cricket tips | Match 21

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match preview

Match 21 of IPL 2025 sees Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Tuesday evening (AEST).

Both teams have won two of their opening four matches, sitting side by side on the ladder with only net run rate separating them. With form lines mixed and firepower on both sides, this contest is shaping up to be a cracker.

The defending champions have blown hot and cold in their title defence. A crushing defeat at the hands of Mumbai saw them bowled out for 116, but they hit back in style, hammering Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs at this very ground. Young gun Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a standout performer, showcasing his maturity with scores of 30, 22*, 26, and a brilliant 50 in the last game. He’s fast becoming the heartbeat of KKR’s middle-order.

Sunil Narine also reminded fans of his power-hitting potential, while Varun Chakaravarthy returned to wicket-taking ways with 3/22 against SRH.

The Super Giants, like KKR, have a 2-2 record, but they’ll feel confident after a tight win over Mumbai last time out. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh have led the way with the bat – both sitting among the top three run scorers this season, combining for a staggering 385 runs so far.

Lucknow’s bowling has held up better than expected, with Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, and Ravi Bishnoi all delivering in key moments. The return of express pacer Mayank Yadav could give them a timely boost.

While LSG’s top order has looked rock solid, KKR’s early batting has been shaky – meaning Raghuvanshi’s middle-order presence becomes even more vital. Meanwhile, LSG’s pacers will relish testing KKR’s vulnerabilities up front.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants predictions

With Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh in top gear, and their bowlers stepping up, LSG have looked more balanced. Having won three of their five past meetings with KKR, they’re well placed to grab another win here, despite being +108 outsiders with BetOnline.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi continues to impress with scores of 50, 30, 26, and 22*. At Eden Gardens, where batting gets easier once you’re set, Raghuvanshi looks a strong pick to be leading the runs tally for KKR at +480 with cricket betting sites.

The Lucknow leggie Ravi Bishnoi has been quietly effective this season and could thrive on Eden’s spin-friendly surface. KKR’s middle order, while talented, is still finding its feet—making Bishnoi a serious threat in the middle overs and good chance to top the wickets for LSG at +320.

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