New Delhi: Lucknow Supergiants pulled off a thrilling last-ball win against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, chasing down 182 to win by three wickets. The match was tense until the end, with LSG holding their nerve to get over the line in dramatic fashion.Asked to bat first, Kolkata Knight Riders managed 181/4.
Kolkata Knight Riders suffered yet another heartbreaking loss as their bowling, especially in the final overs, cost them a last-ball IPL thriller against Lucknow Supergiants. Despite controlling most of the game, KKR could not defend 181, as LSG cruised to a stunning win with just one ball to spare.
Late collapse cost KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders looked strong after 181/4 thanks to a solid contribution. Ajinkya Rahane (41) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), followed by a late push Roman Powell (39 not out) and Cameron Green (32 not out). However, a slow pace in the middle overs meant they fell short of the big total.With the ball, KKR started strong. Vibhu Arora quickly removed Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, and Green was quick to dismiss Rishabh Pant. From 41/0, LSG slipped and were struggling at 125/6, with KKR seemingly in control.
Mukul Chowdhury A wonderful finish
But Lucknow Supergiants turned the game around in dramatic fashion. Ayush Baduni kept the chase alive with a steady 54, but it was youngster Mukul Chaudhary who stole the show. Batting fearlessly, he scored an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls, including multiple sixes, taking the game deep.KKR’s inexperienced pace attack was struggling at the death. Green scored crucial runs in the last over, while Arora failed to hold his nerve in the final over. Chowdhury took advantage, hit big shots and took LSG home with a thrilling last-ball contest.The win lifted LSG to fifth position in the points table, while KKR, currently ninth in the standings, remain winless after four matches, with their bowling and middle-overs problems plaguing them.
