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In a playful video posted on their Instagram handle, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) engaged in a culinary 'Biryani Battle' with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of their highly anticipated clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
The host of the video embarked on a taste-testing journey, sampling the iconic kebabs and biryanis of both cities to determine which reigns supreme in these culinary delights.
For kebabs, the host毫不犹豫地 declared Lucknow as the victor, citing the city's well-deserved reputation as the 'City of Kebabs' and the exceptional flavors of their mutton kebabs.
The 'ultimate battle' then ensued, pitting the famed biryanis of Lucknow and Kolkata against each other. The host acknowledged the merits of the Lucknow biryani, but ultimately gave the edge to the Kolkata biryani.
The secret weapon of the Kolkata biryani, according to the host, was its 'special impact player': the aloo (potato), a beloved ingredient conspicuously absent in the Lucknow biryani.
Drawing parallels to the IPL, the host likened the aloo to an 'Impact Player', a strategic substitution allowed in the game.
With the kebab battle ending in a draw and the biryani battle favoring Kolkata, the host proclaimed that the true winner would be revealed in the upcoming IPL match between KKR and LSG.
The IPL encounter promises to be a thrilling contest, with Lucknow currently holding the third position on the points table and Kolkata occupying the second spot.
Statistically, LSG has emerged victorious in three of the four previous IPL matches against KKR, while KKR has secured a solitary win.
The highest total amassed by LSG against Kolkata stands at 210, while Kolkata's highest score against Lucknow is 208.
Source: Kolkata or Lucknow? KKR share video of 'Biryani Battle' on Instagram ahead of LSG game in IPL 2024