Thrilling IPL Showdown: Lucknow Super Giants Edge Past Kolkata Knight Riders

In a gripping IPL 2023 match, the Lucknow Super Giants narrowly defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets. After restricting KKR to 181 runs, LSG's chase was led by Ayush Badoni and Mukul Chooudhary, both scoring 54 runs. The match concluded dramatically, with LSG crossing the finish line on the last ball. Discover the key moments and player performances that defined this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 9, 2026, 23:51 IST

Match Recap: LSG vs KKR

Kolkata: In an exciting Indian Premier League encounter on Thursday, the Lucknow Super Giants triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets.

Choosing to bowl first, LSG managed to limit KKR to a total of 181 runs for four wickets.

Key performances for the home team included Angkrish Raghuvanshi scoring 45 runs off 33 balls, captain Ajinkya Rahane contributing 41 runs from 24 balls, Rovman Powell adding 39 not out off 24 balls, and Cameron Green finishing with 32 not out off 24 deliveries.

On the bowling front for LSG, Digvesh Singh Rathi stood out with figures of 1 wicket for 25 runs.

In pursuit of 182 runs, LSG's chase was powered by Ayush Badoni, who scored a quickfire 54 runs off 34 balls, alongside Mukul Chooudhary, who remained unbeaten on 54 runs from just 27 balls, sealing the victory in a nail-biting finish.

For KKR, Anukul Roy and Vaibhav Arora were the leading wicket-takers, claiming 2 wickets each for 32 and 38 runs respectively.

Brief Scores:

Kolkata Knight Riders: 181 for 4 in 20 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 45, Ajinkya Rahane 41; Digvesh Singh Rathi 1/25).

Lucknow Super Giants: 182 for 7 in 20 overs (Ayush Badoni 54, Mukul Choudhary 54 not out; Anukul Roy 2/32).