IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG stays in Kolkata, but BCCI changes date and timing of match

The much-awaited Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders game of IPL 2025 will again be hosted by Eden Gardens, Kolkata, but the date is changed. Planned for April 6, now the game will be played on April 8 because of the security arrangements required by Kolkata Police during Ram Navami festivities.

With this alteration, April 8 will have a double-header, so it will be an action-packed day for IPL enthusiasts. The KKR vs LSG game will start at 3:30 PM IST, whereas the Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings game will continue to be at 7:30 PM IST in New Chandigarh. The BCCI confirmed the rescheduling in an official press release on March 28, announcing that the decision was taken after discussions with the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

KKR vs LSG IPL 2025: Venue & Schedule Update

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
  
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  
• New Date: April 8, 2025 (Previously scheduled for April 6)
  
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
  
• Double-Header:
  
  • Afternoon Match: KKR vs LSG (Eden Gardens)
    
  • Evening Match: PBKS vs CSK (New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM IST)
    

Why Was the KKR vs LSG Match Rescheduled?

The game was not shifted but postponed because of security issues regarding Ram Navami festivities in Kolkata. At first, news indicated that the game would be moved to Guwahati, but the CAB ensured that the game stayed in Kolkata after talks with BCCI officials.

KKR’s Pitch Controversy at Eden Gardens

Though KKR fans are heartened that their home match continues in Kolkata, a different pitch row has cropped up. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane had worried that the Eden Gardens pitch didn’t suit the strength of the side, namely the spin bowling department. This put the team and pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee at loggerheads with each other, with Mukherjee turning down the complaint saying he had a free hand while preparing the pitches.

Expert Opinions on the KKR Pitch Issue

Former New Zealand quick Simon Doull chimed in on the debate, saying that if KKR are not satisfied with the pitch, they should look to move to another ground. He also took issue with the curator going public with comments about the playing conditions, saying it was not his job to query team tactics.

What’s Next for KKR and LSG?

Both Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants are seeking vital points in IPL 2025, so this rescheduled match is a must-see. KKR will seek to take advantage of their home ground, while LSG will try to come back and win this competitive match.

Tune in for live updates, Dream11 forecasts, and match analysis as IPL 2025 continues to present scintillating cricketing action!