Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Highlights, 15th Match | Apr 09: Mukul Choudhary Explodes With Seven Sixes as LSG Stun KKR at Eden Gardens

KKR vs LSG 15th IPL Match Highlights saw the Lucknow Super Giants chase down 182 at Eden Gardens with a three-wicket win, tightening their grip in the IPL 2026 points table. The night encounter ended dramatically as LSG reached the target with no balls to spare, leaving Kolkata Knight Riders in ninth place while LSG maintained fifth in the standings.

The match began with Lucknow Super Giants winning the toss and opting to field, putting KKR into bat on a surface that offered early runs but carried some assistance for pacers. Kolkata’s innings was anchored by Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who added 84 runs for the second wicket before quick dismissals slowed the scoring. Cameron Green and Rovman Powell provided late impetus, accelerating to 181/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Extras, especially wides and no-balls, contributed 11 runs to the total, indicating disciplined but occasionally erratic bowling from LSG.

LSG’s bowlers were effective in phases, with Vaibhav Arora and Anukul Roy picking two wickets apiece, while Sunil Narine and Cameron Green claimed crucial breakthroughs to restrict KKR’s middle order. Mohammed Shami and Avesh Khan leaked runs under pressure, allowing KKR to build a challenging total, but disciplined spells in the middle overs kept the game within reach.

The run chase featured early momentum shifts as Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh fell quickly inside the powerplay, leaving LSG at 42/2. Ayush Badoni counter-attacked with a 54 off 34 balls, stabilizing the innings before Mukul Choudhary unleashed a blistering 54* off 27 deliveries, taking the team past the finish line. The late wickets of Badoni and others tested LSG’s depth, but the finishing partnership with Choudhary ensured a narrow victory.

Toss Winner:

The toss went Lucknow Super Giants’ way, and they elected to bowl first.

Key Moment:

Mukul Choudhary’s unbeaten 54 from 27 balls, including seven sixes, provided the decisive counter-attack that sealed the three-wicket win for LSG.

Star Performer / MVP:

Mukul Choudhary defined the match with a rapid, match-winning 54* off 27 balls, turning the chase in LSG’s favor.

KKR vs LSG Match Summary

KKR vs LSG Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi †, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c)†, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy

FAQs – Yesterday’s KKR vs LSG 15th Match (Apr 09, 2026)

Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s KKR vs LSG match?
A1: Yesterday (Apr 09, 2026): 15th Match
Kolkata Knight Riders (181/4 in 20 overs) lost to Lucknow Super Giants (182/7 in 20 overs) by 3 wickets.
KKR: Ajinkya Rahane 41, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 45, Cameron Green 32, Rovman Powell 39
LSG: Mukul Choudhary 54*, Ayush Badoni 54, Vaibhav Arora 2 wickets, Anukul Roy 2 wickets
Result: KKR points table position 9, LSG points table position 5

Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Mukul Choudhary was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 54 off 27 balls that guided LSG to a three-wicket victory.

Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For KKR, Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored with 45 runs. For LSG, Mukul Choudhary was the leading run-scorer with 54*. Ayush Badoni also contributed a vital 54.