KKR vs LSG Thriller. The Indian Premier League 2026 delivered yet another nail-biting contest as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 3 wickets in a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens. The match went down to the final over, keeping fans on the edge of their seats till the very last ball.

First Innings: KKR Post a Fighting Total

Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders put up a competitive total on the board. Their top order showed intent, while the middle order added valuable runs to push the score to a defendable total.

KKR batters played aggressively during the powerplay A few quick wickets slowed the momentum Late hitting ensured a strong finish

Despite not being a massive total, it was enough to challenge LSG on a slightly tricky surface.

Second Innings: LSG Hold Their Nerve

Lucknow Super Giants began their chase confidently but faced regular setbacks as KKR bowlers kept striking at crucial intervals.

However, the turning point came with a brilliant partnership in the middle overs:

Ayush Badoni played a match-winning knock under pressure M. Choudhary supported brilliantly with a composed half-century LSG maintained a steady run rate despite wickets falling

The game went down to the final over, where LSG held their nerve to cross the finish line.

Key Turning Points

Early wickets by KKR gave them control in the powerplay The Badoni–Choudhary partnership shifted momentum Poor death bowling from KKR allowed LSG to stay in the game Calm finishing in the last over sealed the win for Lucknow

Top Performers

Kolkata Knight Riders

Strong contributions from top order Bowlers showed promise but lacked consistency at the death

Lucknow Super Giants

Ayush Badoni – Match-winning innings M. Choudhary – Crucial support with the bat Middle order handled pressure exceptionally well.