The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match will still be held in Kolkata but has been rescheduled. Initially set for April 6, the game will now take place on April 8. As a result, the Indian Premier League (IPL) will have a double-header that day, with KKR vs LSG starting at 3:30 PM IST, followed by PBKS vs CSK at 7:30 PM IST as per its original schedule.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the change on March 28. The rescheduling was done following a request from Kolkata Police to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) due to security requirements during local festivities.
KKR vs LSG Match Rescheduled to April 8
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which was originally planned for April 6, has now been rescheduled. The match will now take place on April 8 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made this decision after receiving a request from Kolkata Police. The police requested the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to change the match date due to security concerns during local festivities.
To ensure smooth law enforcement across the city, the authorities suggested shifting the game to a later date. As a result, the match will now be played on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST.
Because of this change, the IPL schedule has been slightly adjusted. Now, on April 6, only one match will take place, where Sunrisers Hyderabad will play against Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM IST. On the other hand, April 8 will now have two matches, making it a double-header day.
In the afternoon, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata, while in the evening, Punjab Kings will play against Chennai Super Kings in New Chandigarh.
Despite this small change, the rest of the IPL 2025 schedule remains the same. Fans can still look forward to exciting matches as the tournament progresses.
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KKR vs LSG Match Rescheduled Due to Ram Navami
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match has been rescheduled due to Ram Navami celebrations in Kolkata. Initially, there were speculations that the match might be shifted to Guwahati.
However, reports from India Today suggested that the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) was making every effort to keep the game in Kolkata. Eventually, the match remained at Eden Gardens but was postponed to April 8.
Meanwhile, KKR is facing an internal issue regarding the pitch conditions at their home ground. A disagreement has emerged between the team and pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee after captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed concerns over the pitch’s suitability for their playing style.
“We would love to see the pitch favoring spin bowlers, but the wicket was under covers for nearly one and a half days,” Rahane mentioned during a post-match press conference. He also expressed confidence in his spinners, stating that they have the skill to perform well on any surface.
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FAQs
Q.1. Why was the KKR vs LSG match rescheduled?
Ans. The match was rescheduled due to security concerns during Ram Navami celebrations in Kolkata.
Q.2. When will the KKR vs LSG match be played?
Ans. The match will now take place on April 8, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q.3. Was the KKR vs LSG match moved to another venue?
Ans. No, despite speculations about shifting it to Guwahati, the match will still be held in Kolkata.
Q.4. What other match is scheduled on April 8?
Ans. Apart from KKR vs LSG, Punjab Kings will face Chennai Super Kings in the evening at 7:30 PM IST.
Q.5. What is the controversy surrounding KKR’s home pitch?
Ans. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed concerns over the pitch not favoring spin bowlers, leading to a disagreement with the pitch curator.
