In the Indian Premier League 2026, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a thrilling match at the Eden Gardens on April 9. After winning the toss, LSG chose to bowl first and were tested by a strong batting performance from KKR.
KKR posted a competitive score of 181/4 in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane (41) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45) laid a strong foundation by making a brilliant partnership of 84 runs for the second wicket. Later, Cameron Green (32* off 24) and Rovman Powell (39* off 24) paced the innings with a 70-run partnership, taking KKR to the challenging total. LSG's bowling effort was disciplined, with four bowlers taking one wicket each.
In reply, LSG got off to a poor start despite Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram adding 41 runs for the opening wicket. The middle order faltered, but Ayush Badoni kept the target intact by playing an important inning of 54 runs in 34 balls. After his dismissal the game hung in the balance.
young man Mukul Chaudhary After this, he played a sensational inning of 54 unbeaten runs in just 27 balls, hitting two fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 200 and led LSG to win in a dramatic manner. His fearless hitting proved to be the difference in the death overs. Vaibhav Arora (2/38) and Anukul Roy (2/32) performed well with the ball for KKR.
With this win, LSG moved to fifth place in the points table with four points, while KKR remained at ninth place 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 took 200 T20 wickets in India
- Sunil Narine became the 11th overall and first foreign bowler to achieve this feat.
- Ayush Badoni (1029 runs) became the third highest run scorer for Lucknow Super Giants.
- Ayush Badoni registered his 7th 50+ score, the most for LSG at No. 4 or below
- The 84-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi is the second highest partnership for Kolkata Knight Riders vs LSG.
- Kolkata Knight Riders recorded a powerplay run-rate of 10.75, the second best in IPL 2026
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