The Kolkata Police have rubbished reports of KKR vs LSG tie, set to take place on April 6, to be moved from Kolkata to Guwahati. Earlier, reports had stated that the contest would have to be shifted out due to Ram Navami. However, the city’s police has brushed aside concerns of being able to provide adequate security.
No change of venue for KKR vs LSG?
Taking to social media platform X, Kolkata Police stated that they were firmly committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly had earlier confirmed that the contest, which would coincide with Ram Navami, will be shifted to Guwahati, as per RevSportz. However, the Kolkata Police seem to think otherwise.
As per the Indian Express, a CAB source claimed that the board is yet to hear from the BCCI on a request for a change in venue.
“We haven’t got any response regarding that yet,” A CAB official said.
“The IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 will be moved out of Kolkata and is likely to be played in Guwahati, CAB president Snehasis Ganguly has confirmed. The game was scheduled on the day of Ram Navami,” stated RevSportz.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 Schedule
| Date | Day | Start | Home | Away | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata |
| March 26 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Guwahati |
| March 31 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
| April 3 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
| April 6 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants | Guwahati (most likely) |
| April 11 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai |
| April 15 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | New Chandigarh |
| April 21 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata |
| April 26 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
| April 29 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi |
| May 4 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata |
| May 7 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
| May 10 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad |
| May 17 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengalur |
