Two exciting clashes are lined up in IPL 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), while Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Indian Premier League 2025 has been keeping fans on the edge of their seats with thrilling, last-over finishes. So far, 20 matches have been played, with teams like Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) making impressive starts to the season.
Batters such as Nicholas Pooran, Sai Sudharsan, Mitchell Marsh, and Shreyas Iyer have stolen the spotlight with their impressive performances at the crease. On the bowling front, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Siraj, Mitchell Starc, and Hardik Pandya have emerged as key performers after the opening rounds.
Adding to the excitement of IPL 2025, fans are in for a special treat with a rare weekday double-header lined up on Tuesday, April 8. Typically, double-headers are reserved for weekends—usually on Saturdays and Sundays making this midweek schedule an unusual but thrilling change.
The unexpected timing has piqued the curiosity of many fans, who are wondering what led to the deviation from tradition. The reason lies in the rescheduling of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match, originally set for Sunday, April 6. Due to the Ram Navami festival, Kolkata Police informed the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) that they wouldn’t be able to provide security for the match. As a result, the CAB requested the BCCI to move the game to April 8. This change has created a rare instance of back-to-back IPL action on a weekday, much to the delight of cricket lovers.
Why Two Matches Are Scheduled
IPL 2025 will feature two matches. The afternoon fixture will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Later in the evening, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mullanpur.
In a rare occurrence for the Indian Premier League (IPL), a weekday double-header is set to take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The reason behind this unusual scheduling lies in the rescheduling of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match, which was originally slated for Sunday, April 6. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, the fixture had to be moved.
The shift in the match date was necessitated by the celebration of Ram Navami, a major Hindu festival that draws large crowds and requires significant deployment of security personnel across the city. Ahead of the scheduled match, the Kolkata Police informed the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) that they would not be able to allocate sufficient security resources for the game at Eden Gardens, given their commitment to maintaining law and order during the festivities.
Understanding the gravity of the situation, the CAB promptly reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to request a change in the match schedule. After considering the circumstances, the BCCI approved the request and officially rescheduled the KKR vs LSG fixture to Tuesday, April 8. As a result, the game will now be played in the afternoon, becoming part of a rare weekday double-header.
While double-headers are typically reserved for weekends, this adjustment was made to ensure both the safety of fans and the smooth conduct of the tournament. The rescheduled match will now be the 19th game of the IPL 2025 season, and fans can look forward to an exciting clash between two closely matched teams on Tuesday afternoon.
As a result, the KKR vs LSG fixture will now be played on Tuesday afternoon and is officially listed as Match 19 of the season.
In terms of standings, Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR currently sit fifth on the IPL 2025 points table with two wins and two losses from four matches. Rishabh Pant’s LSG follow closely in sixth place, also with two wins and two defeats in their four games.