KKR vs LSG – Playing 11, Toss Update & Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

Tuesday serves up a cracking contest as Kolkata Knight Riders face off against Lucknow Super Giants — and with both teams locked at two wins and two losses, this is where the real playoff push begins. KKR have been the definition of unpredictable. When they lose, they go down in flames — just ask RCB and MI, who completely steamrolled them. But when they win, they don’t just win — they dominate, as seen in their ruthless wins of Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. So, the big question is: which KKR will turn up? The one that falls apart or the one that looks like a title contender? 

Meanwhile, LSG are navigating their own highs and lows. And at the center of their concerns is skipper Rishabh Pant. The star Indian batter has looked completely off-colour, with just one score in double digits from four innings. His slump is starting to hurt, but thankfully, LSG have had Nicholas Pooran and Mitch Marsh in red-hot form to keep the engine running. Pooran’s got the Orange Cap on his head, Marsh has been striking it sweetly, and together they’ve been the difference between defeat and survival. Both sides are desperate to find momentum and prove they belong in the playoff conversation.  

KKR vs LSG Toss Update 

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and decided to bowl first.

KKR vs LSG Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for KKR and LSG: 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy  

Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Moeen Ali 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh, Avesh Khan  

Impact Subs: Ravi Bishnoi, M Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmad 

KKR vs LSG Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold: 

Match Prediction: On paper, there’s hardly anything separating KKR and LSG. But as we all know, cricket isn't played on paper — it’s played out in the middle, where momentum, form, and temperament matter far more than names.

Looking at how things have unfolded so far this season and factoring in the head-to-head numbers, LSG might seem like the favorites. But there’s a catch — they’re leaning a bit too heavily on Nicholas Pooran and Mitch Marsh. The duo has carried the bulk of the scoring load, while others like David Miller, Rishabh Pant, and Ayush Badoni haven’t quite stepped up yet. 

That kind of imbalance can be risky, especially against a team like KKR that’s unpredictable but dangerous. If Kolkata can find a way to keep Pooran and Marsh quiet, they might just pull off a win — even if the history books say otherwise. 

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