IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG Match 21 – Who will be Impact Players for today IPL match?

Overview

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Lucknow Super Giants in Match 21 of the ongoing IPL 2025. This match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Notably, KKR have two wins and two losses in four matches and are placed fifth in the table. They beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs in the previous match. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants are placed sixth in the table with two wins and as many losses in four matches. They beat Mumbai Indians in the previous match. This promises to be a closely fought game.

Predicted Impact Players for Kolkata Knight Riders

• Manish Pandey – The veteran batter can provide batting cover and be used as an impact sub if KKR lose early wickets while batting first.

• Angkrish Raghuvanshi – The youngster could be used as an impact sub when they are batting second and was the most used impact sub for KKR in the previous season. He scored 163 runs in ten matches.

• Mayank Markande – Markande provides an option for leg-spin if needed in the second innings. He might be used as a sub in the second innings.

• Vaibhav Arora – Arora can swing the new ball and can be used as an impact sub in the second innings if there is some help on the pitch for the pacers.

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Predicted Impact Players for Lucknow Super Giants

• Himmat Singh – A right-handed domestic batter who can be used as an impact substitute if LSG lose early wickets in the first innings.

• Manimaran Siddharth – Siddharth left-arm spinner who can be used as an impact substitute if conditions favour spinners. He was used as an impact substitute in the opening match against Delhi Capitals and picked up two wickets.

• Abdul Samad – An aggressive batter who performed well for SRH last season. Samad can be used as a substitute in the second innings if conditions are favourable for batting.

• Rajvardhan Hangargekar – A bowling all-rounder who has picked up 14 wickets in 16 T20 matches. Hangargekar can also be handy with the bat and may be subbed in if a strong finish is needed in the first innings, while also providing a bowling option in the second innings.

Also Check: KKR vs LSG Live Score, Match 21

Expert Opinion and Final Prediction

• Home Advantage: KKR playing at Eden Gardens gives them a significant edge.

• Recent Form: They have won two consecutive matches against LSG.

• Balanced Side: KKR looks more balanced on paper.

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