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KKR vs LSG in IPL: A Growing Rivalry Filled with High-Scoring Thrillers and Close Finishes
The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has quickly become one of the most entertaining rivalries in the Indian Premier League. Since LSG entered the IPL in 2022, the two sides have played 6 matches (as of April 2025), producing some unforgettable cricket moments — from record-breaking individual knocks to last-over heart-stoppers.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 6
- KKR Wins: 2
- LSG Wins: 4
- No Result: 0
LSG currently holds the edge, but KKR has delivered some dominant performances, especially with big-margin victories. The encounters are known for explosive batting, dramatic collapses, and finishes that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Highest Team Scores in KKR vs LSG Matches
This rivalry has witnessed some of the highest totals in recent IPL seasons:
- Highest Score by LSG: 238/3 (vs KKR, Eden Gardens, April 2025)
- Highest Score by KKR: 235/6 (vs LSG, Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, May 2024)
Other notable team totals include:
- KKR 208/8 (2022)
- LSG 210/0 (2022)
- LSG 176/8 (2023)
- KKR 162/2 (2024)
The lowest totals in this fixture are KKR 101 (2022) and LSG 137 (2024).
Most Memorable & Thrilling Encounters
Here are the standout matches that define the KKR-LSG rivalry:
- LSG vs KKR, IPL 2025, Eden Gardens (April 8, 2025) — LSG won by 4 runs
A pure run-fest! LSG posted a massive 238/3, powered by Mitchell Marsh and a blazing *Nicholas Pooran (87 off 36)**. KKR chased aggressively, reaching a strong position but suffered a middle-order collapse. They finished at 234/7 in a heartbreakingly close defeat. This remains one of the highest-scoring and most dramatic games in the rivalry. - LSG vs KKR, IPL 2024, Ekana Stadium (May 5, 2024) — KKR won by 98 runs
KKR's dominant performance with the bat, led by Sunil Narine’s explosive 81 off 39. They posted 235/6 and then bowled out LSG for just 137. This is the biggest win by runs in this head-to-head. - KKR vs LSG, IPL 2024, Eden Gardens (April 14, 2024) — KKR won by 8 wickets
A comfortable chase for KKR as they hunted down 162 with plenty to spare. A much-needed win for the home side. - KKR vs LSG, IPL 2023, Eden Gardens (May 20, 2023) — LSG won by 1 run
A classic last-over thriller! LSG defended a modest total in a nerve-wracking finish, winning by the barest of margins. - KKR vs LSG, IPL 2022, DY Patil Stadium (May 18, 2022) — LSG won by 2 runs
Another incredibly close contest. Quinton de Kock played one of the greatest IPL knocks — 140 off 70 balls* (highest individual score in this rivalry) — as LSG posted 210/0. KKR fought till the end but fell short by just 2 runs.
Key Individual Performances
- Highest Individual Score: Quinton de Kock – 140* (2022)
- Other Notable Knocks: Sunil Narine 81, Phil Salt 89*, Nicholas Pooran’s explosive cameos, Rinku Singh’s fighting knocks, KL Rahul 68*
- Bowling Impact: Sunil Narine has been effective with both bat and ball, while LSG spinners and death bowlers have often turned games around.
