Lucknow Super Giants Won by 3 Wickets vs KKR in IPL 2026 Match 15 Thriller
Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a stunning last-over chase at Eden Gardens tonight, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets in Match 15 of IPL 2026. Chasing 182, LSG were in serious trouble at 128-7 in the 16th over before Mukul Choudhary played one of the knocks of the season so far, smashing an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls to drag his side over the line and you can watch ipl 2026 all matches on touchcriclive.com.
Match Result Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | KKR vs LSG, Match 15, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | April 9, 2026 |
| KKR Score | 181-4 (20 Overs) |
| LSG Score | 182-7 (20 Overs) |
| Result | Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wickets |
| Toss | LSG won, opted to bowl |
| Player of Match | Mukul Choudhary |
KKR Batting: 181-4 in 20 Overs
KKR got off to a flying start in the powerplay, putting up 56 runs in the first six overs. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi built a strong second-wicket stand of 84 runs before both fell in quick succession. Cameron Green and Rovman Powell then combined for an unbroken 70-run partnership off just 40 balls to push KKR to a competitive 181.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 41 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 170.83 |
| Finn Allen | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 45 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 136.36 |
| Cameron Green | 32* | 24 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Rinku Singh | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Rovman Powell | 39* | 24 | 4 | 2 | 162.50 |
Digvesh Rathi was LSG’s most economical bowler with 1-25 from 4 overs. Prince Yadav was expensive but took a crucial wicket.
LSG Chase: 182-7 in 20 Overs
The chase looked done at 128-7 when Mohammed Shami fell in the 16th over. Mukul Choudhary had other ideas. He launched an extraordinary counter-attack, making 54 off 27 balls with 2 fours and 7 sixes, finishing the game with Avesh Khan at the other end. Ayush Badoni’s 54 off 34 earlier in the innings had kept LSG in the hunt.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Aiden Markram | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Rishabh Pant (c) | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Ayush Badoni | 54 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 158.82 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 86.67 |
| Abdul Samad | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mukul Choudhary | 54* | 27 | 2 | 7 | 200.00 |
Sunil Narine was KKR’s best with 1-13 from 4 overs. Anukul Roy took 2 wickets but the death bowling leaked too many runs.
KKR Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Anukul Roy | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3.20 |
| Navdeep Saini | 3 | 37 | 0 | 12.30 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 3 | 31 | 1 | 10.30 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 28 | 1 | 14.00 |
What This Result Means
LSG move to 6 points from 5 games and continue climbing the table. For KKR, it’s a fourth defeat and their IPL 2026 campaign is now in serious danger. Check the updated IPL 2026 points table for the latest standings after tonight.
This was also a reminder of how explosive lower-order batting can be in T20 cricket. Mukul Choudhary coming off the bench and winning the match almost single-handedly is the kind of moment that defines IPL seasons. Head over to the full KKR vs LSG head to head timeline to see how this result fits into the broader rivalry picture.
KKR’s bowling unit struggled badly at the death. Navdeep Saini and Cameron Green conceded over 12 runs per over in their spells, and that’s where the game was ultimately lost. The KKR squad page will be worth watching for any changes ahead of their next fixture.
LSG fans should keep up with all the latest IPL 26 updates as the season builds towards the business end.
FAQs
Who won KKR vs LSG Match 15 IPL 2026?
Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wickets at Eden Gardens on April 9, 2026.
Who was the star performer for LSG tonight?
Mukul Choudhary with an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls at a strike rate of 200 was the match-winning performance for LSG.
What did KKR score in Match 15?
Kolkata Knight Riders posted 181-4 in 20 overs, with Rovman Powell 39* and Angkrish Raghuvanshi 45 as top scorers.
Who took the most wickets for KKR?
Anukul Roy and Vaibhav Arora both took 2 wickets each. Sunil Narine was the most economical with 1-13 from 4 overs.
Where was Match 15 of IPL 2026 played?
Match 15 was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with a capacity of 63,000.
What is KKR’s current standing after this loss?
KKR remain near the bottom of the table with just 2 points and a -1.964 NRR after this defeat.
