Choudhary's 54* seals thrilling LSG win over KKR at Eden Gardens
Choudhary's 54* seals thrilling LSG win over KKR at Eden Gardens
Mukul Choudhary’s 54* off 27 powers LSG to a dramatic 3-wicket victory over KKR as Narine returns for KKR at Eden Gardens.
An IPL 2026 thriller unfolded at Eden Gardens as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders. The turning point came from an unheralded Mukul Choudhary, whose 27-ball 54 not out anchored the chase after LSG slipped to a precarious position. LSG chased down 182 in a finish that had the crowd on edge, with the result decided in the final overs as the visitors crossed the line with three balls to spare.
KKR had posted 182 thanks to a measured start from Ajinkya Rahane, who built partnerships with Angkrish Raghuvanshi and later received valuable contributions from Cameron Green and Rovman Powell. Their combined effort steadied the innings after early wickets and set a challenging target for LSG, who needed a polished chase to stay in chase for the season.
LSG’s reply began shakily, but Choudhary’s late blitz tilted the balance in their favor. With the score wobbling, he found boundaries at crucial moments and rode the pressure to finish 54* off 27, providing the anchor for a nervy chase. His innings energized the lower order, enabling LSG to reel in the target and clinch the victory in a dramatic finish.
LSG stuck with the same XI, while KKR made one change, bringing Sunil Narine into the playing XI in place of Varun Chakravarthy. Narine’s return adds a spin option for KKR, but the afternoon belonged to LSG as they shrugged off a difficult start to claim two crucial points in a city that loves a late-flare IPL moment.
The result keeps LSG in the hunt as KKR regroup for their next assignment, with both sides showcasing why IPL 2026 remains a festival of high-stakes cricket in front of packed crowds at iconic venues.
