KKR vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 15: Scorecard & Stats | LSG Won By 3 Wkts

Match Overview

• Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 15th Match
• Date & Time: 9 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Result: LSG won by 3 wickets (last ball)
• Player of the Match: Mukul Choudhary (LSG) — 54* off 27 balls

What a night it was at Eden Gardens!

No one who watched this match will forget it in a hurry. Lucknow Super Giants pulled off the most impressive win of IPL 2026 so far. They needed 54 runs off just 24 balls, with 7 wickets in hand, yet they won. It was all because of a 22-year-old batsman named Mukul Chaudhary.

This is what cricket does. Just when you think the result is done and dusted, you get a surprise.

The cricketers were there for every ball of this match, and here’s everything you need to know about Match 15 of IPL 2026.

Toss

LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to field first. This is a common choice in evening games at Eden Gardens. Pant knows that the fog can make it difficult to catch the ball later, so it makes sense to bowl first.

KKR innings: 181/4 in 20 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders batted first. They didn’t have the easiest of starts – Finn Allen was dismissed for just 15 runs off 11 balls in the first over, hitting a boundary and a six before being caught.

But then Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi took over. The pair put on an 84-run stand for the second wicket. Rahane scored a smart 41 off 24 balls, and Raghuvanshi scored 45 off 33 balls. They give KKR a strong platform in the first half of the innings.

Things slow down a bit in the middle overs. After 15 overs, KKR are sitting at 115 for 3, having added just nine runs in three overs. The LSG spinners have had a strong start during this period of IPL T20.

Then Rovman Powell and Cameron Green completely changed the mood. Powell and Cameron Green added 70 runs in the final over. Cricbites Powell scored 39 runs off 24 balls and Green contributed an unbeaten 32 runs to give KKR a very competitive score of 181 for 4.

KKR Batting Scorecard

Extras: Several wides and no-balls contributed to the total.
Total: 181/4 in 20 overs

LSG Bowling in KKR Innings

LSG Chase: 182/7 in 20 overs — Last ball win!

This is where things get really crazy.

LSG open with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, and they get off to a great start. The pair added 41 runs in just four overs, putting KKR under pressure from the start. IPL T20

But then Vaibhav Arora, who came on as a KKR impact player, turned the tide of the match in a single over. Arora dismissed Mitchell Marsh for 15 and Aiden Markram for 22 in the same over, quickly changing the momentum in KKR’s favour. Outlook India

Things are going downhill very quickly for LSG. Rishabh Pant is out for just 10 runs in the 8th over, caught by Cameron Green. Nicholas Pooran is out in the 12th over, caught short at long-on by Kartik Tyagi. Then Abdul Samad is clean out by Anukul Roy in the 13th over. LSG are 104 for 5 and the match seems to be over.

Ayush Badoni, brought in as a dominant player, keeps LSG alive. He fights hard and bravely completes his fifty by scoring 54 runs off 34 balls, including a six. But just one ball after completing his fifty, Badoni hits a straight one to Rinku Singh at long-off, ending his innings. Mohammed Shami is out immediately. IPL T20

Now 128 for 7 after 16 overs. LSG need 54 runs off 24 balls. Only three wickets remain. Most fans are changing the channel. KKR fans are already celebrating.

And that’s when Mukul Chaudhary comes on the field.

Mukul Chaudhary Show

The youngster from Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu is just 22 years old and playing only his third IPL match. He has nothing to lose. He is determined to get all out.

Chaudhary hits a powerful straight six off Vaibhav Arora in the 17th over – his first ball of the season – and from that moment on, any short ball is pulled without mercy, while the full ball is sent with a powerful helicopter-style swing. IPL T20

In the 19th over, he hits Cameron Green for three consecutive sixes. Suddenly, LSG needed just 14 runs in the last over. Ajinkya Rahane gives the ball to Vaibhav Arora.

Chaudhary’s partner Avesh Khan takes a single on the first ball to return the strike. Mukul hits a six on the second ball. After two dot balls, LSG need 7 runs off 2 balls. Cricbites

The Eden Gardens crowd falls silent. Chaudhary then hits a magnificent six over deep cover on the fifth ball – a ball that almost looks like a yorker – and takes a bye on the final ball to complete the chase.

Mukul Chaudhary remained unbeaten on 54 runs off just 27 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 2 fours at a strike rate of 200 – the most sixes by any LSG batsman batting at number 7 or below in IPL history. Cricbites

LSG won the match by 3 wickets on the last ball of the match.

LSG Batting Scorecard

Extras: 7
Total: 182/7 in 20 overs

KKR Bowling in LSG Chase

Note: Sunil Narine bowls superbly with figures of 4-0-13-1, but the death bowling lets KKR down badly in the final two overs. Durham Cricket

Fall of Wickets — LSG Chase

Playing XI

KKR Playing XI: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi Impact Player Used: Vaibhav Arora

LSG Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (cap and wicket), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav Impact Player Used: Ayush Badoni

Match Highlights

4.1–4.3 overs — Vaibhav Arora’s double strike: Arora dismisses both the openers in the same over. LSG’s score went from 41 for 0 to 42 in a matter of seconds. KKR are back in the fray.

14.3 overs — Badoni’s fifty: A brilliant six brings up Ayush Badoni’s half-century. The Eden Gardens crowd applauds, but LSG still needs a mountain of runs.

14.4 overs — Badoni out, CSK in trouble: Soon after the fifty, Badoni finds Rinku Singh at long off. Anukul Roy takes a crucial wicket. It seems like it’s all over for LSG.

15.6 overs — Sunil Narine’s big moment: Narine completes 200 T20 wickets for India by dismissing Mohammed Shami – the first overseas bowler to do so. LSG’s score is 128 for 7. The celebrations are intense.

17.1–17.4 overs — Mukul bowls: Everything changed after hitting three huge sixes in the 17th and 19th overs. Disbelief gripped the stadium.

Last ball drama — Bye! Mukul hits a brilliant six on the fifth ball of the last over and ends LSG’s chase with a bye on the final ball. Crictoday

Match Stats at a Glance

IPL 2026 Points Table Update (After Match 15)

LSG move up to fifth position after collecting four points from three matches, while KKR remain ninth after three defeats. Crictoday

What the captain says

Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): “It’s a tough match. I thought till 18 overs, we were doing really well. In the last two overs, there could have been execution here and there. But credit to Mukul and that partnership.” Outlook India

Rishabh Pant (LSG): Pant praised Choudhary for his fearless attitude and said the team never gave up, even when the match was going very well.

CricBites Match Verdict

This is already one of the best matches of IPL 2026. Two half-centuries, a last-ball finish, a young unknown batsman who became an instant legend, and a crowd that didn’t know whether to cheer or cry – it was all there at Eden Gardens on April 9.

Mukul Choudhary comes in late and goes out as a hero. He hit 7 sixes in 27 balls and won the match on the last ball. This is the kind of cricket that makes IPL special.

On the other hand, KKR are feeling the pain of the game in their hands for almost 18 overs. Their death bowling is letting them down at the worst moment. They need to find answers quickly.
For LSG and Rishabh Pant, this win is huge. It is a confidence-boosting win. He tells every player in the dressing room that no game is over till the last ball.

Cricbites Match Prediction Is wrong [ LSG Won By 3 Wkts ]

Disclaimer

All match statistics and scorecards are collected from official sources and verified by the CricBites editorial team. Statistics may vary slightly until the official final scorecard. Cricket is a game of moments – and moments like Mukul Choudhary’s innings remind us why we love the game.FAQs — KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 15

Q1. What was the result of KKR vs LSG Match 15 in IPL 2026?

Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets on the last ball at Eden Gardens on 9 April 2026.

Q2. Who is the Player of the Match in KKR vs LSG IPL 2026?

Lucknow Super Giants’ Mukul Chaudhary scored an unbeaten 54 runs in just 27 balls, which included 7 sixes.

Q3. What did KKR score in Match 15?

Kolkata Knight Riders scored 181 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane scored 41, Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 45 and Rovman Powell scored 39 not out.

Q4. How does Mukul Chaudhary win matches for LSG?

When 54 runs were needed in 24 balls, Mukul Chaudhary scored 128 runs for the loss of 7 wickets and remained unbeaten on 54 runs in 27 balls. He won by hitting a six on the fifth ball of the last over and a bye in the last over.

Q5. Where is KKR vs LSG match 15 being played?

This match is being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India.

Q6. Who wins the toss in KKR vs LSG match 15?

Rishabh Pant wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

Q7. Where will KKR and LSG be after match 15?

After this match, LSG has reached the fifth position with 4 points from 3 games. KKR is at the ninth position, still without a win after 4 games.

Cricbites Match Prediction

Final Thoughts

This match of the 15th match will be decided by the team that manages the middle overs in a disciplined manner. KKR have a home crowd and a balanced team that can build an innings and defend a total. LSG have the firepower and match winners that can reverse the deficit with fearless batting.

Watch the Powerplay for opening intent and the middle overs to shape the contest. Watch the death overs for the final bowling blow and the players who hold their nerve. One over can change the course of a game and one catch can end a chase. Tonight at Eden Gardens the crowd will roar and the scoreboard will tell the tale. The team that executes its plans under pressure will walk away with points and momentum.

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Disclaimer

As always in cricket, the numbers tell a story, but the pitch writes its own. This snapshot of KKR and LSG is taken from the official statistics and team insights before the match on 9 April 2026. Yet, in cricket, the game is not played on paper. It is played with heart, skill and a bit of luck. Expect the unexpected because that is the beauty of the game.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who is the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026?

The captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 is Ajinkya Rahane.

Q2. Who is the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026?

The captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 is Rishabh Pant.

Q3. When and at what time will the KKR vs LSG match be played?

Kolkata Knight Riders will face Lucknow Super Giants on 9 April 2026. This match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.

Q4. Where is the match being played?

KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Q5. What is the match number of KKR vs LSG in IPL 2026?

This match is the 15th match of the Indian Premier League 2026.