Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a heist at the Eden Gardens, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets in a last-ball thriller in Match 15 of IPL 2026 on April 9.
Despite KKR posting a solid total behind Ajinkya Rahane’s captain’s knock and a late surge from Rovman Powell, an extraordinary rescue mission from Mukul Choudhary and Impact Player Ayush Badoni ensured LSG snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on the final delivery.
Match Summary: KKR vs LSG, IPL 2026 Match 15
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| KKR Score | 181/4 (20 overs) |
| LSG Score | 182/7 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | LSG won by 3 wickets (0 balls left) |
| Best Batting (LSG) | Mukul Choudhary – 54* off 27 balls |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Digvesh Rathi – 1/25 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
KKR Innings: 181/4 in 20 Overs
After being put in to bat, KKR faced an early setback with Finn Allen (9) departing in the second over. However, Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33) steadied the ship with a 99-run stand. Rahane’s aggression in the powerplay allowed KKR to maintain a healthy run rate despite disciplined spells from Mohammed Shami and Digvesh Rathi.
The death overs belonged to Rovman Powell, who smashed an unbeaten 39 off 24 balls, well-supported by Cameron Green (32 off 24)*. Their late partnership pushed KKR to a competitive 181. For LSG, Prince Yadav, M Siddharth, and Avesh Khan chipped in with a wicket each, but the home side looked comfortable at the innings break.
KKR Innings At A Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total | 181/4 (20 overs) |
| Powerplay | 56/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 45 off 33 balls |
| Best Partnership | Rahane & Raghuvanshi – 84 runs |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Digvesh Rathi – 1/25 (4 overs) |
LSG Chase: 182/7 in 20 Overs
Lucknow’s chase started poorly, collapsing to 128/7 by the 16th over as Anukul Roy (2/32) and Sunil Narine (1/13) choked the scoring. Impact Player Ayush Badoni kept LSG in the hunt with a gritty 54 off 34 balls, but his dismissal left the team reeling with the tail exposed.
With 54 needed off the final four overs, Mukul Choudhary produced a career-defining cameo. He blazed 54 off just 27 balls*, including 7 massive sixes. Alongside Avesh Khan, he shared a 54-run partnership for the 8th wicket. In a high-tension final over, Choudhary held his nerve to score the winning runs on the very last ball of the match.
LSG Chase At A Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Target | 182 runs |
| Total | 182/7 (20 overs) |
| Powerplay | 56/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ayush Badoni & Mukul Choudhary – 54 runs each |
| Best Bowling (KKR) | Sunil Narine – 1/13 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights: The Impact Sub And The Unlikely Hero
- The Mukul Choudhary Miracle: Coming in when LSG were effectively written off, Choudhary’s strike rate of 200.00 turned a certain defeat into a historic win.
- Badoni’s Impact: Introduced as an Impact Player for M Siddharth, Ayush Badoni’s half-century provided the essential bridge that allowed Choudhary to launch the final assault.
- Sunil Narine’s Spell: Despite the loss, Narine’s economy of 3.25 in a high-scoring chase was a masterclass in T20 spin bowling.
Player Of The Match
Mukul Choudhary (LSG): Awarded for his sensational 54 off 27 balls*. His calculated aggression in the death overs and his ability to finish the game under immense pressure earned LSG two crucial points in the most dramatic fashion.
