LSG vs KKR (9 April 2026): A Last-Ball Thriller at Eden Gardens
The clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9, 2026, delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the IPL season. Played at the iconic Eden Gardens, the match kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball.
Match Summary
KKR: 181/4 (20 overs)
LSG: 182/7 (20 overs)
Result: LSG won by 3 wickets (last ball finish)
KKR posted a competitive total of 181, but LSG pulled off a stunning chase, needing runs till the very final delivery.
Key Highlights
1. Mukul Choudhary’s Heroic Knock
The game belonged to young wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary, who played a sensational innings:
54 off 27 balls*
7 sixes, 2 fours
At one stage, LSG needed 54 runs off 24 balls, and the match looked out of reach. Choudhary turned the game around with fearless hitting, sealing the win on the last ball.
2. Late-Order Comeback by LSG
LSG were under pressure with wickets falling regularly. However, a crucial partnership between:
Mukul Choudhary
Ayush Badoni (quick 50+ contribution)
kept the chase alive and shifted momentum dramatically.
3. KKR’s Strong Batting Foundation
KKR’s innings was built on solid contributions:
Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 45 (33)
Ajinkya Rahane – 41 (24)
Rovman Powell – 39*
Despite no individual fifty, KKR posted a strong total with consistent partnerships.
4. Final Over Drama
KKR needed to defend 13 runs in the last over, with Vaibhav Arora bowling.
Choudhary held his nerve
LSG required 1 run off the final ball
The winning run was taken, completing a dramatic chase
Key Performers
Player of the Match
Mukul Choudhary (LSG)
Match-winning 54* under pressure
Other Notable Performances
Ayush Badoni – crucial middle-order support
Angkrish Raghuvanshi – steady top-order knock
Ajinkya Rahane – quick-fire innings
Turning Point of the Match
The defining moment came when Mukul Choudhary launched a counterattack in the death overs, smashing multiple sixes and shifting pressure back onto KKR. From a near-impossible equation, LSG suddenly became favorites.
Impact on Points Table
LSG climbed up the standings with this win
KKR slipped further down after another loss
Final Thoughts
This match perfectly captured why IPL is one of the most exciting cricket leagues in the world. A young, relatively unknown player like Mukul Choudhary stepping up under immense pressure to script a last-ball victory is the kind of story that defines the tournament.
For LSG, it was a statement win. For KKR, it was a missed opportunity in a game they largely controlled—until the very end.
