Match Result
Lucknow Super Giants
won by 3 wkts
Kolkata Knight Riders
LostKKR
181/4(20 ov)
LSG
182/7(20 ov)
🕐 Thu, 9 Apr, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens witnessed a heart-stopper today as the Lucknow Super Giants snatched a thrilling victory from the jaws of the Kolkata Knight Riders in a nail-biting IPL 2026 encounter. After a slugfest that went down to the wire, LSG edged out KKR by a mere three wickets.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, LSG’s bowlers were made to toil as KKR posted a formidable 181/4, with their batters finding their rhythm at the iconic Eden Gardens. However, the Super Giants, spurred on by a disciplined bowling effort throughout the innings and some explosive hitting in the middle overs, refused to be intimidated. As the game swung back and forth, the pressure mounted during the death overs, but LSG managed to keep their composure, chipping away at the target with crucial partnerships and ultimately chasing down 182 in the final over. This victory is a testament to their fighting spirit in a high-stakes T20 game, proving once again why it's so compelling to Watch IPL 2026.
For KKR fans, the heartbreak will be palpable, having seen their team defend a strong total only to fall agonizingly short at home. LSG, on the other hand, will be riding a wave of momentum, bolstering their position in the IPL 2026 points table with this crucial away win. The KKR vs LSG rivalry just got another chapter added to its dramatic history, and you can bet fans will be eager to Watch IPL 2026 action unfold next time.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: lucknow super giants chose to bowl
🏆 Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ajinkya Rahane caught out | 41 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 170.8 |
Finn Allen caught out | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi caught out | 45 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 136.4 |
Cameron Green* | 32 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 133.3 |
Rinku Singh bowled | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 |
Rovman Powell* | 39 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 162.5 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Manimaran Siddharth | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |