Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) IPL 2025 fixture against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 6 at the iconic Eden Gardens is likely to be rescheduled due to security issues.

According to a PTI report, the Kolkata police have not given security clearance due to Ram Navami celebrations.

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly, after holding two rounds of discussions with the city police on Tuesday (March 18), confirmed that authorities "have not given the go-ahead" for the match.

"They have categorically said they won't be able to provide adequate security. If there's no police protection, accommodating a 65,000-strong crowd becomes impossible," Snehasish said, as quoted by PTI.

"We have informed the BCCI, and there is still time to take a final call. Even last year, a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami had to be rescheduled."

The KKR versus LSG clash was expected to attract a capacity crowd, with both teams boasting strong local support.

In 2024, the IPL match between KKR and Rajasthan Royals was also rescheduled due to security concerns on Ram Navami.

The IPL 2025 season is slated to get underway on March 22, with defending champions KKR taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens.

A glittering opening ceremony will take place before the game, with likely performances by renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal and actress Disha Patani. ICC chairman Jay Shah and other dignitaries are expected to be in attendance as well.

"It's a marquee match with full demand for tickets. Eden Gardens is set to host an opening ceremony after a long time," Snehasish said, refusing to divulge details about the opening ceremony.

(With PTI Inputs)