Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Highlights, IPL 2025: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran Shine With Bat As LSG Beat KKR By 4 Runs In Last-Over Thriller
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Highlights, IPL 2025: KKR suffered a late batting collapse to lose their high-scoring Indian Premier League contest against LSG by a mere four runs at Eden Gardens.
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- Updated:April 08, 2025 07:36 pm IST

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025, Highlights: KKR suffered a late batting collapse to lose their high-scoring Indian Premier League contest against LSG by a mere four runs at Eden Gardens. Chasing 239, KKR slipped from 149 for two in 12 overs to 234/7 in 20 overs. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 61 off 35 balls with eight fours and two sixes. Venkatesh Iyer contributed 45 and Rinku Singh smacked a late 15-ball 38 but their efforts were not enough. Earlier, Nicholas Pooran's massive knock helped Lucknow Super Giants post 238/3 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday. Asked to bat first, LSG opener Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram brutally thrashed all the KKR bowlers. Later, Nicholas Pooran also hammered KKR bowlers and propelled them to a huge total. For LSG, Nicholas Pooran remained unbeaten at 87 off 36 balls while Mitchell Marsh scored 81 off 48 balls. Apart from them, Aiden Markram also scored 47 off 28 balls. (Scorecard | PBKS vs CSK Live Updates)
IPL 2025 Highlights - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Score, straight from Kolkata:
- 19:34 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Thanks for joining us!Our coverage of KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match comes to an end. However, don't go anywhere. Join us for the 2nd game of the day, between PBKS and CSK. Click here to follow live updates
- 18:44 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: OUTOUT!!! Shardul Thakur redeems himself on the last delivery of the over as he provides Lucknow Super Giants with the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane for 61. Rahane tries to go for a big wicket but fails to time the shot as the ball lands into the hands of Nicholas Pooran at the extra cover. Third wicket gone for KKR.KKR 162/3 (13 overs)
- 18:41 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: 5 wides on trotOMG!!! This is something unusual happening at the Eden Gardens. LSG pacer Shardul Thakur delivers five wides in a row as KKR are enjoying the momentum in the chase. Seeing this, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant fumes in anger as Shardul leaks free runs.KKR 154/2 (12.1 overs)
- 18:34 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: KKR continue to dominateLucknow Super Giants bowlers look completely clueless as Kolkata Knight Riders are dominating the game. In the previous over of Digvesh Rathi, the duo of Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer score 13 runs. This includes two boundaries from Iyer. KKR now need 90 runs off 48 balls.KKR 149/2 (12 overs)
- 18:27 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Rahane hits 50FIFTY!!!! Ajinkya Rahane hits a boundary off Avesh Khan's delivery and brings it up his half-century in style. It is his 31st half-century in the IPL and he brings it up in 26 balls. What a batting performance from Rahane.KKR 136/2 (10.4 overs)
- 18:22 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Rahane nears 50Ajinkya Rahane is inching closer towards his fifty. Both Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer are ruthlessly taking on every LSG bowler as KKR are looking confident in the chase of 239. In the previous over of Ravi Bishnoi, the duo scores 13 runs, which include a boundary from Rahane and a maximum from Iyer.KKR 129/2 (10 overs)
- 18:18 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: 11 runs off the overDespite losing the wicket of Sunil Narine, Kolkata Knight Riders are still enjoying the momentum as Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Ravi Bishnoi, the duo scores 11 runs. This includes two boundaries from Venkatesh Iyer.KKR 107/2 (8 overs)
- 18:10 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: OUTOUT!!! Digvesh Rathi provides Lucknow Super Giants with their second breakthrough. This time, he traps the dangerous Sunil Narine for 30 off 13 balls. Narine tries to go for another big hit but this time, he fails to time the shot properly as the ball lands into the hands of Aiden Markram at the long-off. After taking the wicket, Digvesh once again celebrates in his iconic style. Second wicket gone for KKR.KKR 91/2 (6.2 overs)
- 18:00 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: 13 runs off the overAjinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine are not leaving any stone unturned and ruthlessly taking Kolkata Knight Riders ahead in the run chase of 239. In the previous over of Akash Deep, the duo scores 13 runs, which include two boundaries from Rahane and one four from Narine. The fireworks are immensely entertaining at the Eden Gardens.KKR 73/1 (5 overs)
- 17:53 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: 50 comes up for KKRWOAHHH!!! Some mind-blowing batting performance in going on at the Eden Gardens as the Kolkata Knight Riders batters dominating the game. In the previous over of Shardul Thakur, the duo of Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane score 15 runs. This includes a six and a boundary from Narine as KKR even breach the 60-run mark in this over. Terrific batting from KKR.KKR 60/1 (4 overs)
- 17:47 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: OUTOUT!!! GONE!!!! Lucknow Super Giants have got their first breakthrough of the day as Akash Deep dismisses Quinton de Kock for 15. The credit of this wicket also goes to skipper Rishabh Pant who dares to take a DRS review. Akash strikes onto the pads of De Kock but the on-field umpire signals not out. Pant takes a DRS review and the TV umpire signals out. First wicket gone for KKR.KKR 37/1 (2.3 overs)
- 17:40 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: 15 runs off the overAfter getting a flying start in the first over, Kolkata Knight Riders openers Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine continue the carnage and take on Shardul Thakur. In the previous over of the pacer, Narine hits two boundaries and de Kock hits a massive six as Thakur leaks 15 runs. What a brilliant start for KKR in the chase of 239.KKR 31/0 (2 overs)
- 17:35 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Brilliant start for KKRWOAHH !!!! Kolkata Knight Riders are off to a flying start in the chase of 239 and openers Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine bat ruthlessly. In the first over by Akash Deep, the duo scores 16 runs, which include a massive six from Narine. Akash also bowls five wides. KKR now need more such overs.KKR 16/0 (1 overs)
- 17:27 (IST)IPL 2025 Live: We are backHello and welcome to the second innings of the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. In the chase of 239, Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine have opened the proceedings. The duo need to form a terrific opening partnership, in order to provide KKR with some momentum. On the other hand, Akash Deep will be bowling the first over for LSG. Let's play!!
- 17:13 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: LSG 238/3 in 20 oversLucknow Super Giants have ended their innings at 238/3 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. For LSG, Nicholas Pooran remained unbeaten at 87 off 36 balls while Mitchell Marsh scored 81 off 48 balls. Apart from them, Aiden Markram also scored 47 off 28 balls. For KKR, Harshit Rana scalped two wickets while Andre Russell took one.
- 17:07 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: OUTOUT!!! Harshit Rana takes his second wicket of the day and this time, he dismisses Abdul Samad for six. An off-cutter from Rana but the length is fuller, Samad does not pick it and is through the heave early, misses and the leg-stump is pegged back. Third wicket gone for LSG but the dangerous Pooran is still unbeaten.LSG 227/3 (19 overs)
- 17:04 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Pooran runs riotWOAHHH!!! Nicholas Pooran at this absolute best!!! This time, his Caribbean teammate Andre Russell. In the previous over of Russell, Pooran hammers three boundaries and two sixes as the all-rounder leaks 24 runs. With this, Pooran also breaches the 75-run mark.LSG 217/2 (18 overs)
- 16:56 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Pooran hits 50FIFTY!!! Nicholas Pooran hits a massive six off Harshit Rana's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his 12th half-century in the IPL and he brings it up in just 21 balls. Another fiery fifty for Pooran as KKR struggle to dismiss him.LSG 190/2 (16.2 overs)
- 16:53 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: OUTOUT!!! FINALLYY!!! The change in bowling works in the favour of Kolkata Knight Riders as Andre Russell dismisses Mitchell Marsh for 81. Slower ball bowled into the pitch, Marsh waits to play the cut shot but still can't connect cleanly, struck over point and Rinku Singh runs across from sweeper to take the catch.LSG 170/2 (15.2 overs)
- 16:48 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Another 16-run overIt is seriously unbelievable how Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers are getting thrashed in a particular manner. This time, Sunil Narine faces the wrath of Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran and leaks 16 runs. This is the 4th over on the trot where KKR bowlers leaks 16 runs.LSG 170/1 (15 overs)
- 16:42 (IST)KKR vs LSG: Marsh nears tonOMG!!! The carnage is just getting worse for Kolkata Knight Riders as Lucknow Super Giants batters Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran are showing no mercy. They are ruthlessly taking on every bowler and this time, Varun Chakaravarthy leaks 16 runs. It's a hattrick of overs where KKR bowlers leaked 16 runs. With this, Marsh has also breached the 75-run mark and inching closer towards his century.LSG 155/1 (14 overs)
- 16:31 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: KKR's toss decision questionedAs Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers continue to struggle against Lucknow Super Giants, former India skipper Anjum Chopra questioned Ajinkya Rahane's decision to bowl. In the previous over of Spencer Johnson, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh thrash the pacer and hit 16 runs. This include two boundaries from Pooran and one from Marsh.LSG 122/1 (12 overs)
- 16:19 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: OUTOUT!!! AAHH!!! FINALLY!!! Kolkata Knight Riders get their first breakthrough of the day as Harshit Rana cleans up Aiden Markram for 47. Markram tries to go for another big shot but the ball misses the bat and then rattles up the stumps. After taking the wicket, Harshit Rana gives a fiery send-off to Markram by gesturing him to leave the ground. First wicket gone for Lucknow Super Giants.LSG 99/1 (10.2 overs)
- 16:15 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: 10 runs off the overKolkata Knight Riders bowlers are looking completely clueless against Lucknow Super Giants openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. However, Sunil Narine shows some promise in his previous over but leaks 10 runs too. They desperately need a wicket at this moment.LSG 88/0 (9 overs)
- 16:07 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram near 50sSeven overs are up and Lucknow Super Giants openers have easily dominated the proceedings against Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers. In the previous of Sunil Narine, Mitchell Marsh scores 13 runs, which include a six and a boundary. With this, both Marsh and Aiden Markram have breached the 30-run mark and inching closer towards their half-centuries.LSG 72/0 (7 overs)
- 16:00 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Pacers in troubleApart from Vaibhav arora, all the other paces of Kolkata Knight Riders are facing a terrible nightmare against Lucknow Super Giants. In the previous over of Harshit Rana, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram score 16 runs, which include two sixes from Marsh. With this, LSG have also gone past the 50-run mark in the powerplay.LSG 59/0 (6 overs)
- 15:56 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: 18 runs off the overBoth Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh are having a good day with the bat and pacer Spencer Johnson is facing their wrath. In the previous over of the pacer, the duo scores 18 runs, which include two boundaries and a huge maximum from Markram. Great going for LSG as KKR's bowlers struggle.LSG 38/0 (4 overs)
- 15:50 (IST)IPL 2025 Live: Good over from VaibhavVaibhav Arora is looking in good touch with the ball today and controlling the run flow. In his previous over, he leaks only five runs as Aiden Markram and Mitchell marsh struggle to get a boundary against Arora. However, KKR are eyeing a wicket at this moment.LSG 20/0 (3 overs)
- 15:43 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Marsh thrashes SpencerWOAHH!!! The duo of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram brutally thrash Spencer Johnson in the second over of the innings. On the second delivery, Markram places a terrific boundary. However, the main attraction of the over is the huge maximum from Marsh, who opens his arms against KKR's Rs 2.8 crore buy and hits a six. The crowd at the Eden Gardens goes in shock as Spencer leaks 12 runs.LSG 15/0 (2 overs)
- 15:38 (IST)IPL 2025 Live: Steady start for LSGLucknow Super Giants are off to a steady start in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. In the first over by Vaibhav Arora, the duo of Mitchell Marsh and Vaibhav Arora score three runs. The duo is now eyeing some boundaries in the coming overs.LSG 3/0 (1 overs)
- 15:22 (IST)KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 Live: Here's what the captains said at the toss!"We are going to bowl first. The wicket looks really good, it's not that hot. The wicket won't change much. One side boundary is small, that's why we are bowling first. Everyone is looking forward to this game. This game is all about starting fresh, need to take the positives, need to take one step at a time. People are going to talk about it, we know Quinny and Sunil are match-winners. We are not worried about them. Spencer comes in place of Moeen," KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said at the toss.Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant said, "Wouldn't say very happy. Not thinking about the past too much. Will take the positives and move forward. As a team, we are winning and as a captain I am happy. We are playing with the same playing XI."






