KKR Vs LSG, IPL 2025, Match 21: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran Shine For Lucknow, Kolkata Fall Short By 4 Runs

In a thrilling match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 8, the Lucknow Super Giants outshone the Kolkata Knight Riders, securing a 4 run victory. The Giants' impressive performance was fueled by exceptional batting from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran.

Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh launched a brutal hitting display to help Lucknow Super Giants post 238/3 in the allotted twenty overs against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Match No.21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 edition.

Pooran remained unbeaten on 87 off 36 deliveries, while Mitchell Marsh returned to the hut after scoring 81 runs off 48 balls. Earlier, Marsh and Aiden Markram put on 99 runs for the opening wicket. The partnership was ended by Harshit Rana in the 11th over. Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bowl first.

' openers and middle order live up to their name, with #Pooran and #Marsh smashing 80+runs knocks to set a massive total of 238.

Will LSG defend their 2nd-highest total in IPL, or will KKR extend their streak?

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 8, 2025

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