Lucknow Super Giants edged past Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 9 at Eden Gardens. After winning the toss, LSG opted to bowl first and were tested by a strong KKR batting performance.
KKR posted a competitive total of 181/4 in their 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane (41) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45) stitched together an impressive 84-run partnership for the second wicket, laying a solid foundation. Later, Cameron Green (32* off 24) and Rovman Powell (39* off 24) accelerated the innings with a 70-run stand, pushing KKR to a challenging total. LSG’s bowling effort was disciplined, with four bowlers picking up one wicket each.
In reply, LSG had a shaky start despite Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram adding 41 runs for the opening wicket. The middle order faltered, but Ayush Badoni played a crucial knock of 54 off 34 balls to keep the chase alive. After his dismissal, the game hung in the balance.
Youngster Mukul Choudhary then produced a sensational unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls, smashing two fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 200 to guide LSG home in dramatic fashion. His fearless hitting in the death overs proved to be the difference. For KKR, Vaibhav Arora (2/38) and Anukul Roy (2/32) were the standout performers with the ball.
With this win, LSG climbed to fifth place on the points table with four points, while KKR remained ninth with just one point.
Here are the most important stats from KKR vs LSG, Match 15:
- Aiden Markram reached 1500 runs in IPL
- Ayush Badoni completed 1000 IPL runs
- Sunil Narine picked up 200 T20 wickets in India
- Sunil Narine became the 11th overall and first overseas bowler to achieve this milestone
- Ayush Badoni (1029 runs) became the 3rd highest run-scorer for Lucknow Super Giants
- Ayush Badoni registered his 7th 50+ score, the most from No.4 or lower for LSG
- 84-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane & Angkrish Raghuvanshi is the 2nd highest stand for Kolkata Knight Riders vs LSG
- Kolkata Knight Riders recorded a powerplay run-rate of 10.75 is the 2nd best in IPL 2026
