• Lucknow Super Giants put on a batting masterclass against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 21 of IPL 2025.

  • The innings was powered by dominant performances from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran.

KKR vs LSG, IPL 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh demolish Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens
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In the 21st match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Lucknow Super Giants put on a batting masterclass against Kolkata Knight Riders, amassing a mammoth total of 238/3. The innings was powered by dominant performances from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, who tore into KKR’s bowling lineup with ease. Aiden Markram gave the early momentum with a brisk knock, but it was Pooran’s destructive finish that truly stunned the Eden crowd. With this massive score, LSG have not only placed themselves in a commanding position in the match but also sent a strong message to the rest of the league.

Nicholas Pooran unleashes brutal onslaught to humble KKR

Pooran was at his explosive best during the back end of the LSG innings, launching an all-out assault on the KKR bowlers. Walking in after the fall of Aiden Markram, Pooran made an immediate impact with his aggressive intent, reaching his half-century in just 21 balls.

He smashed 7 fours and 8 sixes in a whirlwind 87 not out off just 36 deliveries, scoring at an unbelievable strike rate of 241.66. Pooran’s clean striking dismantled the likes of Andre Russell, Harshit Rana and Sunil Narine, ensuring that Lucknow finished their innings with brute force. His innings not only boosted the team total but completely demoralized the opposition.

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Mitchell Marsh provides a rock-solid platform with sensational 81

Before Pooran’s fireworks, it was Marsh who laid the foundation with a classy and powerful 81 off 48 balls. Combining timing and brute strength, Marsh hit 6 fours and 5 sixes during his stay. He played the role of an anchor while still maintaining a strike rate of 168.75, perfectly pacing the innings alongside Markram initially and then Pooran.

Marsh’s knock included a mix of elegant cover drives and ruthless pulls, which never allowed KKR’s bowlers to settle. His 50 came off 36 balls, and he stepped up the tempo just before his dismissal, helping LSG cross the 150-mark well before the 14th over.

LSG breach the 200-mark barrier with relentless firepower

The acceleration from LSG was phenomenal in the last phase of the innings. After reaching 200 in just 17.3 overs, LSG continued the momentum with Pooran and David Miller ensuring that no overs were wasted. Abdul Samad played a small cameo, while every over from 15 onwards yielded big runs, thanks to precise hitting and intelligent strike rotation. KKR’s bowlers, including the experienced Narine and Russell, had no answers. The final five overs saw LSG hammer 68 runs, pushing their total to an imposing 238/3 – one of the highest team totals this IPL season and a clear indication of their batting firepower.

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