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KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For IPL 2025 Match 21

Kaushik Kashyap

Varun Chakravarthy and Nicholas Pooran will be in action. [Source - IPL/x.com]Varun Chakravarthy and Nicholas Pooran will be in action. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will meet each other in the 21st match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Tuesday, April 8. The enthralling contest clash will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST.

KKR and LSG are currently positioned in the middle of the points table, each with two wins each from their respective four matches so far. With both teams aiming to continue their winning form, a win in Kolkata could help them climb higher in the standings and strengthen their position ahead of the tournament’s halfway mark.

As a cracker of an encounter awaits in Kolkata, here are the top three captain and vice-captain choices for KKR vs LSG Match 21 of IPL 2025.

3. Varun Chakarvarthy

Why Will Varun Chakravarthy Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Varun Chakravarthy has been a consistent performer with the ball for KKR in the recent past. Nobody has taken more wickets than the mystery spinner at the Eden Gardens since IPL 2023, i.e. 24 wickets at a strike-rate of 15.4. Notably, Kolkata has been the most successful bowling side in the middle-overs and Varun has played an immense role behind it.

Moreover, Varun is looking in great touch as the 33-year-old is the joint highest wicket-taker for KKR with 6 wickets at an average of 15.66 and at a strike-rate of 15. Besides, he has earned 299 fantasy points so far this season which makes him one of the safest captain and vice-captain choices for this game.

2. Mitchell Marsh

Why Will Mitchell Marsh Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Mitchell Marsh will be a very important player for the Lucknow franchise at the top of the order. He will start this game as one of top fantasy picks as he has earned the second most fantasy points of 388 till date from his side.

Moreover, the Aussie opener has been one of the most successful batters this season, especially inside the powerplay as he has lost his wicket only once in the four matches inside the first six overs, scoring 128 runs at a strike-rate of 193.94, ensuring maximum fantasy points.

1. Nicholas Pooran

Why Will Nicholas Pooran Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Nicholas Pooran continues to be one of the first choices as captain and vice-captain ahead of this game. The southpaw is currently the highest run scorer in the league with 201 runs at a strike-rate of 218.47 across four innings.

Additionally, the explosive left-hander has incredible T20 batting numbers at the Eden Gardens. Pooran has made 287 runs at an average of 57.4 average and at a strike-rate of 148.70 which also includes four 50s in five T20s he has played at the Eden Gardens.