In 2026, LSG defeated KKR by 3 wickets in IPL.

In a thrilling Indian Premier League match held in Kolkata on Thursday, the Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious over the Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets. The decision to bowl first by LSG proved to be a smart one as they were able to restrict KKR to a total of 181 runs for the loss of four wickets. The home team saw strong performances from skipper Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman Powell, and Cameron Green, who all contributed significantly to the score.

However, it was Digvesh Singh Rathi from LSG who stole the show with his impressive bowling, emerging as the top wicket-taker. With a target of 182 runs, LSG took to the field with determination and resilience. Ayush Badoni's 34-ball 54 and Mukul Chooudhary's brilliant 27-ball 54 not out proved to be crucial in their team's victory, as they crossed the finish line in a nail-biting last ball finish.

KKR's Anukul Roy and Vaibhav Arora were the main wicket-takers for their team. The match came to a close with the final scores of Kolkata Knight Riders at 181 for 4 in 20 overs and Lucknow Super Giants at 182 for 7 in 20 overs. It was a thrilling game of cricket that kept the audience on the edge of their seats till the very last ball.

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