On April 8, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Ajinkya Rahane, won the toss and chose to field first against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Currently, Lucknow occupies the sixth position in the points table, while KKR is just ahead in fifth place, with both teams having secured two victories and suffered two defeats so far in the tournament. The outcome of this match is crucial, as the winning team will have the opportunity to break into the top four. During the toss, Rahane expressed his thoughts on the decision, stating, “We are going to bowl first. The wicket looks really good, it’s not that hot. The wicket won’t change much. One side boundary is small, that’s why we are bowling first. Everyone is looking forward to this game. This game is all about starting fresh, need to take the positives, need to take one step at a time. People are going to talk about it, we know Quinny and Sunil are match-winners. We are not worried about them.” Additionally, KKR has made a strategic change by bringing in Spencer Johnson to replace Moeen Ali, opting for an extra seamer in their lineup.
In IPL 2025, KKR captain Rahane has won the toss.
