LSG Clinches Last-Ball Thriller Against KKR in IPL 2026 Match 15
In one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2026 Indian Premier League,the dramatic ,the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a sensational three-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on April 9. Chasing a competitive target of 182, LSG sealed the win on the very last ball of the innings, leaving the home crowd stunned and pulling off a historic heist.
Match Highlights
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KKR's Steady First Innings: Batting first, Kolkata posted a solid 181/4 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by valuable top-order contributions from Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33 balls) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24 balls). A late, aggressive flourish from Rovman Powell (39* off 24) and Cameron Green (32* off 24) ensured KKR set a highly challenging total.
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LSG's Rocky Chase: Lucknow's response started shakily, with early wickets piling pressure on the visitors. At 128/7, the chase seemed all but over, even though Ayush Badoni had delivered a fighting knock to score a composed 54 off 34 balls.
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Mukul Choudhary's Heroics: The tide turned entirely when 22-year-old uncapped batter Mukul Choudhary took the crease. He unleashed a breathtaking assault, smashing an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls—including seven massive sixes. With 14 runs needed in the final over bowled by Vaibhav Arora, Choudhary's power-hitting leveled the score before a scrambled bye on the final delivery won the match for Lucknow.
Key Stats & Honors
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Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wickets
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Player of the Match: Mukul Choudhary (LSG)
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Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Toss: LSG won the toss and elected to bowl first.
