LSG vs KKR Highlights 2026: Mukul Choudhary’s Last-Ball Six Seals Epic Win for Lucknow
The Eden Gardens exploded in drama on April 9, 2026, as Match 15 of the IPL turned into an all-time classic. In a heart-stopping finish, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) chased down 182 to defeat the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 3 wickets.
While KKR’s top order put up a brave fight, they were undone by a sensational 200-strike-rate blitz from LSG’s newest star, Mukul Choudhary.
Match Overview & Quick Stats
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Toss: LSG won the toss and elected to field first.
- KKR Score: 181/4 (20 Overs)
- LSG Score: 182/7 (20 Overs)
- Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Mukul Choudhary (54* off 27 balls).
First Innings: KKR’s Disciplined Batting
Kolkata started strongly despite losing Finn Allen early. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane played a captain’s knock, scoring 41 off 24 balls. However, it was Angkrish Raghuvanshi who anchored the innings with a classy 45.
In the death overs, Rovman Powell and Cameron Green shifted gears, hammering the LSG pacers to set a target of 182.
KKR Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| A. Raghuvanshi | 45 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 136.36 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 41 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 170.83 |
| Rovman Powell | 39* | 24 | 4 | 2 | 162.50 |
| Cameron Green | 32* | 24 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
Second Innings: The Mukul Choudhary Heist
Lucknow’s chase was stuttering at 128/7. With the required rate climbing over 15 runs per over, KKR looked set for their first win.
Then came the “Mukul Storm.” Uncapped player Mukul Choudhary smashed 7 towering sixes, including two incredible helicopter shots. Supported by Ayush Badoni’s fifty, Mukul took the game to the final ball. With 2 runs needed off 1 ball, he smashed Vaibhav Arora over long-on for a six to seal the game.
LSG Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Mukul Choudhary | 54* | 27 | 2 | 7 | 200.00 |
| Ayush Badoni | 54 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 158.82 |
| Aiden Markram | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 136.36 |
The Bowling Battle: Narine vs The Rest
While LSG won, Sunil Narine proved why he is a legend, finishing with an incredible economy of 3.25. Unfortunately, the rest of the KKR bowling unit struggled under the pressure of Mukul’s assault.
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Econ |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 4 | 1 | 13 | 3.25 |
| Anukul Roy | KKR | 4 | 2 | 32 | 8.00 |
| Digvesh Rathi | LSG | 4 | 1 | 25 | 6.25 |
| Mohammad Shami | LSG | 4 | 0 | 27 | 6.75 |
Impact on the Points Table
This victory propels Lucknow Super Giants to the 5th position in the IPL 2026 table. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders remain in 9th place, having lost 3 out of their 4 matches so far.
Read More: IPL 2026 Full Points Table Update | Top 5 Best Finishers of the 2026 Season
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