In the 15th match of IPL 2026, the Lucknow Super Giants defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets.
Played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, this match witnessed a fierce contest between the two teams.
Batting first, Kolkata posted a total of 181 runs in 20 overs; in reply, Lucknow successfully chased down the target, scoring 182 runs to win the match.
KKR Batsmen Set a Strong Total
Kolkata did not get off to a brisk start, and Finn Allen was dismissed early. Subsequently, Captain Ajinkya Rahane batted cautiously. Rahane scored 41 runs off 24 balls, providing the team with a solid foundation.
Following him, Angkrish Raghuvanshi also batted brilliantly, scoring 45 runs off 33 balls.
In the final overs, Rovman Powell scored runs rapidly, playing an unbeaten innings of 39 runs off 24 balls.
Thanks to his contribution, the Kolkata team successfully posted a respectable total of 181/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
For Lucknow, Prince Yadav, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh Rathi, and Avesh Khan each claimed one wicket.
Mukul Choudhary and Ayush Badoni Deliver the Victory
Chasing a target of 182 runs, Lucknow did not get off to a good start. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram were dismissed early. Subsequently, Captain Rishabh Pant also failed to stay at the crease for long.
However, Ayush Badoni batted magnificently, scoring 54 runs off 34 balls and keeping the team’s hopes alive in the match. After his dismissal, the match began to look somewhat challenging.
But then, Mukul Choudhary stepped up with aggressive batting, playing an unbeaten innings of 54 runs off 27 balls, an innings that included 7 sixes. Powered by his innings, the Lucknow team reached 182/7 in 20 overs to seal the victory.
For Kolkata, Vaibhav Arora and Anukul Roy claimed two wickets each, while Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, and Cameron Green took one wicket apiece.
