Match-21|LSG VS KKR|LSG Won The Match|2025
Match-21|LSG VS KKR|LSG Won The Match|2025
LSG 238/3(20)
KKR 234/7(20)
LSG WON BY 4 RUNS
Here’s the information from the image in a clean table format:
Lucknow Super Giants Innings – 238/3 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markram | b Harshit Rana | 47 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 167.86 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Rinku Singh b Russell | 81 | 48 | 6 | 5 | 168.75 |
| Pooran | not out | 87 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 241.67 |
| Abdul Samad | b Harshit Rana | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| David Miller | not out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 13 (b 2, lb 3, w 8, nb 0, p 0)
Total: 238/3 (20 Overs)
Did Not Bat:
Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi
Fall of Wickets:
- 99-1 (Markram, 10.2)
- 170-2 (Mitchell Marsh, 15.2)
- 221-3 (Abdul Samad, 18.2)
Here’s the bowling scorecard information from the image in table format:
Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8.80 |
| Spencer Johnson | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15.30 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Harshit Rana | 4 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12.80 |
| Narine | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.70 |
| Russell | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.00 |
Powerplays:
- Overs: 0.1 – 6
- Runs Conceded: 59
Here’s the Kolkata Knight Riders Innings from the image in table format:
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | 15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Sunil Narine | 30 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 230.77 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 61 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 174.29 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 45 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 155.17 |
| Ramandeep Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Andre Russell | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Rinku Singh | 38 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 253.33 |
| Harshit Rana | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 |
Extras:
- 22 (b 1, lb 1, w 20)
Total:
- 234/7 in 20 overs
Did Not Bat:
- Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Here is the Bowling Scorecard in table format from the image:
Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Deep | 4 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 13.80 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 13.00 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11.20 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8.20 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11.80 |
Powerplays:
| Type | Overs | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 0.1 – 6 | 90 |
Here’s a human-written summary and rewrite of the entire content you shared, recapping the thrilling IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Back-to-Back Wins for LSG, Heartbreak for KKR
Lucknow Super Giants are beginning to find their rhythm in IPL 2025 with consecutive victories. Their top three batters are in sensational form, arguably the best trio in the tournament so far. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders continue their inconsistent journey, alternating between wins and losses. They’ll be keen to build some momentum moving forward.
In what turned out to be a nail-biting finish, LSG edged out KKR by just 4 runs in a high-scoring thriller. This result now marks the third time KKR have lost to LSG by 4 runs or fewer, and a staggering seventh instance overall of such narrow defeats in IPL chases.
Post-Match Presentations
 Nicholas Pooran (Player of the Match):
Pooran once again dazzled with his incredible power-hitting. When asked how he manages to hit so many sixes, he humbly credited practice and preparation. Over time, he’s learned to read the bowlers and adapt to different match situations. He praised his teammates Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram for their consistent performances and strong partnerships at the top. Pooran sees his role as coming in, getting set quickly, and winning crucial matchups for his team. Match-21|LSG VS KKR|LSG Won The Match|2025
Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain):
Pant admitted that they didn’t expect the game to be this tight, especially after putting up a strong total. But once KKR had a strong powerplay, he and the team had to stay calm. He emphasized the importance of sticking to plans and not overcomplicating things. Slowing down the pace of the game was a deliberate strategy — it gave the bowlers breathing room and helped them execute better. Promoting Abdul Samad up the order was a tactical decision to maintain a left-right batting combination. He also confirmed he’s recovered from his back injury. Match-21|LSG VS KKR|LSG Won The Match|2025
 Aiden Markram (LSG batter):
Markram spoke highly of the team’s batting depth and camaraderie. He called his teammates “freaks” for their unbelievable hitting skills. He revealed that the pitch was a bit sluggish at the start but improved as the match progressed. Markram took an aggressive approach in the powerplay, which paid off. He also shared his admiration for Marsh, both on and off the field, and expressed excitement about the team gaining momentum. Match-21|LSG VS KKR|LSG Won The Match|2025
 Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain):
Rahane reflected on how close the game was and praised the pitch for being great for batting throughout the match. Despite scoring a solid 234/7, they fell just short. He felt that chasing such a huge total naturally brings the risk of losing wickets, but the team gave it their all. He noted that KKR’s spin duo of Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, who usually dominate the middle overs, struggled this time. Still, he was proud of his team’s effort.
Key Stats and Highlights:
- LSG’s Closest Wins (by runs):
- 1 run vs KKR (2023, Kolkata)
- 2 runs vs KKR (2022, Mumbai)
- 4 runs vs KKR (2025, Kolkata)
- 5 runs vs MI (2023, Lucknow)
- 6 runs vs DC (2022, Mumbai)
- KKR’s heartbreak record:
They have now lost 7 IPL matches by 4 or fewer runs — 3 of those against LSG alone. - Akash Deep’s 2/55 are the second most expensive bowling figures in LSG history, behind Avesh Khan’s 0/60 vs KKR in 2022.
- KKR’s 234/7 is now their highest total in an unsuccessful chase, overtaking previous highs of 210/8 and 210 all-out.
Match Story: A Game of Momentum Shifts
KKR looked in control for most of their chase. Narine gave them a fiery start, and Rahane, supported by Venkatesh Iyer, built strong partnerships. At 90/1 after the powerplay, they were cruising. The home crowd believed a victory was near.
But Rishabh Pant had other plans. Much like his tactics in the T20 World Cup final, he slowed the game down, gave his bowlers space to reset, and rotated them wisely. The crucial moment came when Shardul Thakur broke the big partnership, triggering a collapse of 5 wickets for just 23 runs. Rinku Singh tried to pull off a miracle in the end, but it was too much to ask. Match-21|LSG VS KKR|LSG Won The Match|2025
Pant’s tactical genius — saving overs from spinners for the final stages and backing his pacers — sealed the deal for LSG in a thrilling last-over finish.