KKR vs LSG, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 21 [Source: @iplt20.com]
In the 21st match of the Indian Premier League 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be facing off against each other. This match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 8th April at 3:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks for KKR vs LSG Dream11 Team Today
Kolkata Knight Riders
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- IPL 2025 Form: 128 Runs in 4 Matches
- The young Indian batter has so far been consistent with the bat for his team. In the four matches, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has played decent knocks and will be one of the key picks for the fantasy contests of the game.
Ajinkya Rahane
- IPL 2025 Form: 123 Runs in 3 Matches
- The KKR skipper has been in decent form with the bat in the tournament. Ajinkya Rahane will be looking to convert his start in this game and leave his mark in the fantasy contests.
Varun Chakravarthy
- IPL 2025 Form: 6 Wickets in 4 Matches
- The Indian spinner has been one of the biggest assets for the Knight Riders in the bowling department. Varun Chakravarthy can pick up wickets at any stage of a game and hence could be a key pick for the fantasy contests.
Lucknow Super Giants
Nicholas Pooran
- IPL 2025 Form: 201 Runs in 4 Matches
- The West Indian wicket-keeper has been the best performer for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Nicholas Pooran is in a fine form and will be one of the prime choices for the fantasy contests of the match.
Mitchell Marsh
- IPL 2025 Form: 184 Runs in 4 Matches
- The Australian batter has done well with the bat in the tournament. Mitchell Marsh with his aggressive batting can change the complexion of a match very quickly and that can make him one of the best fantasy picks for the game.
Shardul Thakur
- IPL 2025 Form: 7 Wickets in 4 Matches
- The Indian pacer has made a dramatic comeback in the tournament. Shardul Thakur has looked in a good wicket taking form and would be one of the key choices for the fantasy contests.
KKR vs LSG Match 21 Weather And Pitch Today
Factor | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Clear and warm |
Pitch | Balanced |
Weather - The skies would be clear during the game and the weather is expected to be warm. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temeperature during the game will be around 27°C and there is a very little chance of rain.
Pitch - The pitch at the Eden Gardens will be balanced surface. The track will good for batters when the ball will be hard and new. However, as the match progresses the pitch will slow down and the bowlers might come into the game. Dew is also expected so the track might get better for batting in the second innings.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata - Record Of Chasing Teams
Two matches have been played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in IPL 2025. In these two matches, the team batting first has won one game, while the chasing team has won the other. So far, the toss has not impacted the outcome of the game too much.
KKR vs LSG Match 21 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Sunil Narine | Ajinkya Ragane |
Small League Contests | Nicholas Pooran | Ravi Bishnoi |
Grand League Contests | Mitchell Marsh | Quinton de Kock |
KKR vs LSG Match 21 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
KKR vs LSG, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, David Miller, Venkatesh Iyer
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana
Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Ajinkya Rahane
KKR vs LSG Match 21 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
KKR vs LSG, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Venkatesh Iyer
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakaravathy, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Ravi Bishnoi
KKR vs LSG Match 21 Expert Advice
The pitch at the Eden Gardens is expected to be a good one for players of all trades. While the batters can score runs on this track, the bowlers might come into the game towards the later stages of the match.