The IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, initially set for April 6 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, has been rescheduled to April 8 at 3:30 PM IST following requests from local authorities due to Ram Navami celebrations.
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Match Rescheduling Details
The fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), originally planned for Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, has been moved to Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with a start time of 3:30 PM IST.
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Reason for the Change
The rescheduling follows a request from Kolkata Police to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) concerning the deployment of personnel across the city due to Ram Navami festivities. The authorities recommended moving the game to ensure adequate security during the celebrations.
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Impact on IPL Schedule
As a result of this change, April 6 will now feature only a single match, with Sunrisers Hyderabad hosting Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM IST. Conversely, April 8 will become a double-header day, featuring the rescheduled KKR vs. LSG match in the afternoon, followed by Punjab Kings hosting Chennai Super Kings in the evening in New Chandigarh, as per the original schedule.
