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"Can't Play Andre Russell At 7, Rinku Singh At 8": KKR Roasted Over Defeat Against LSG

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fell short by four runs in their high-scoring IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. After LSG posted 238-3 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, following belligerent half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran (87*) and Mitchell Marsh (81), the hosts mounted a strong reply led by skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who smashed 61 off 35 balls. Rinku Singh smashed an unbeaten 38 in a late blitz, but it wasn't enough in the end as LSG prevailed by just four runs.

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: Big Day For LSG; CSK Stay In Bottom Two

Priyansh Arya set the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on fire, slamming the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history as Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 18 runs. Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fell short by 4 runs in their chase of 239 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Five teams now sit on 6 points each, with KKR the best team on 4 points. CSK continue to languish near the bottom after their fourth successive defeat in IPL 2025. They're in ninth.

IPL 2025: KKR Lose By Four Runs In High Scoring Eden Gardens Contest Against LSG

Lucknow Super Giants held their nerve in a high-scoring contest to edge past Kolkata Knight Riders by four runs in a pulsating IPL clash at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday. On a night dominated by batters, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane rolled back the years with a power-packed 61 off 35 balls, nearly pulling off KKR's highest-ever run chase. But LSG's spin attack, led by Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi, applied the brakes just in time to seal a thrilling win, limiting KKR to 234/7 after the away team amassed 238 for three .

LSG Star Digvesh Rathi, Fined By BCCI, Repeats Controversial Celebration Once Again - Video

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi, who was previously fined by the BCCI, repeated his celebration once again after taking the wicket of Sunil Narine. During the IPL 2025 encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, Digvesh took the wicket of Narine and went on to celebrate by 'writing on the floor'. This was a variation on his celebration where he takes down something in the notebook after taking a wicket. The celebration after taking the wicket of Priyansh Arya resulted in a fine for the bowler and he was fined on two different occasions.

Shardul Thakur Bowls 11-Ball Over Against KKR. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Shardul Thakur bowled fives wides in a row as the Lucknow Super Giants pacer bowled a 11-ball over during the IPL 2025 encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday. During the 13th over of the match, Shardul bowled five wides in the first five balls to leave skipper Rishabh Pant frustrated. The pacer, who has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in IPL 2025 till now, found his rhythm later in the over but Rahane slammed him for a four on the fourth ball. It did not dishearten Shardul as he ended up dismissing the KKR skipper on the final ball of the over as he was caught by Nicholas Pooran.

Rishabh Pant Demotes Himself vs KKR Amid Poor Run Of Form. Internet Says "Hiding..."

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant watched from the sidelines as Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh ripped apart the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowlers at the Eden Gardens during their IPL 2025 clash on Tuesday. KKR's decision to bowl first backfired as LSG openers Marsh and Aiden Markram added 99 runs for the first wicket, before the latter was dismissed by Harshit Rana. However, Marsh found an able ally in Pooran as the two smacked belligerent half-centuries to power LSG to a massive 238 for three. LSG captain Pant decided to demote himself, as the likes of Abdul Samad and David Miller came out to bat ahead of him amid the run fest. However, Pant faced criticism for his call as fans accused him of "hiding" due to his poor recent form.

Kolkata Knight Riders Pacer Leaks 46 Runs In 3 Overs vs LSG, Gets Roasted Brutally: "Brainless..."

Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Spencer Johnson was roasted brutally on social media after leaking 46 runs in three overs during the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Johnson was included in the playing XI in place of Moeen Ali but he proved to be extremely expensive for his side. The Australia international conceded 12 runs in the first over but his next over went for a mammoth 18 runs with Aiden Markram going on the offensive. Johnson's third over went for 16 runs with Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran running riot. Johnson, who was bought for Rs 2.8 crore in the mega auction, has struggled in IPL 2025 till now with just one wicket in four matches.

"Hope That Continues...": KKR Coach's Cheeky Remark On Rishabh Pant's Poor IPL 2025 Form

Rishabh Pant has struggled for runs and it seems that the Lucknow Super Giants skipper may promote himself in the batting order. Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ottis Gibson said their bowling unit is ready for any such plans by the opposition. "We actually just had our planning meetings and we know how dangerous he can be. And of course, he hasn't had any form yet. We hope that that continues this week as well. So we've planned for every possibility. If he opens, if he moves position, we've planned for all of that."

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"Can't Play Andre Russell At 7, Rinku Singh At 8": KKR Roasted Over Defeat Against LSG

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: Big Day For LSG; CSK Stay In Bottom Two

IPL 2025: KKR Lose By Four Runs In High Scoring Eden Gardens Contest Against LSG

LSG Star Digvesh Rathi, Fined By BCCI, Repeats Controversial Celebration Once Again - Video

Shardul Thakur Bowls 11-Ball Over Against KKR. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Rishabh Pant Demotes Himself vs KKR Amid Poor Run Of Form. Internet Says "Hiding..."

Kolkata Knight Riders Pacer Leaks 46 Runs In 3 Overs vs LSG, Gets Roasted Brutally: "Brainless..."

"Hope That Continues...": KKR Coach's Cheeky Remark On Rishabh Pant's Poor IPL 2025 Form