IPL 2025: KKR-LSG clash in Kolkata postponed due to Ram Navami festivities

ANI March 29, 2025 190 views

The high-profile IPL clash between KKR and LSG has been postponed by two days due to Ram Navami security concerns. Kolkata Police requested the change to ensure proper security deployment during the festival. The match will now be part of a double-header on April 8 alongside the PBKS-CSK fixture. Both teams are looking to build momentum after inconsistent starts to their IPL campaigns.

"The decision follows a request from Kolkata Police regarding deployment of personnel across the city owing to festivities." - IPL Official Statement
Mumbai, March 28: The Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) scheduled at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 6, has been moved to Tuesday, April 8 owing to deployment of security for Ram Navami festivities on that day, the official website of IPL said in a press release.

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KKR-LSG match moved to April 8 due to Ram Navami security

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Original April 6 date conflicted with festival preparations

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Double-header now scheduled with PBKS-CSK match

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Both teams coming off mixed early season results

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the rescheduling of Match No. 19 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), originally scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata," the statement said.

"The decision follows a request from Kolkata Police to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) regarding the deployment of personnel across the city owing to festivities. The authorities have recommended that the game be moved to Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:30 PM, and the request has been accommodated accordingly. The rest of the schedule remains unchanged," the statement added.

For clarity, Sunday, April 6, will now be a single-header match day, with Sunrisers Hyderabad hosting the Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM (Match No. 20) as originally scheduled. Tuesday, April 8, will be a double-header match day, featuring the KKR vs. LSG fixture in the afternoon in Kolkata, followed by Punjab Kings hosting Chennai Super Kings (Match No. 22) in New Chandigarh in the evening, as per the original schedule.

Notably, KKR kickstarted their title defence with a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens but bounced back with a win over Rajasthan Royals (RR). LSG also started with a loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), before getting a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Uppal Stadium on Thursday.

Comments:

Rahul P.

Smart move by BCCI to prioritize safety over schedule. Ram Navami in Kolkata is always intense with crowds, better to avoid any risks.

Priya M.

As a KKR fan, I don't mind the delay - gives our team more time to recover after that tough loss to RCB! 💜

Vikram S.

This is going to mess with my fantasy team strategy. Had planned my transfers around the original date. Anyone else in the same boat?

Ananya K.

While I understand the security concerns, it's disappointing for fans who booked travel/hotels for April 6. Hope BCCI announces this earlier next time.

Arjun T.

Now we get an extra weekend match with the double-header! More cricket = happier fans. Smart scheduling adjustment by IPL.

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