IPL 2026 KKR VS LSG, Highlights: Mukul Choudhary's heroics guide Lucknow Super Giants to stunning win

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Mukul scripts a stunning last-over heist for LSG

Vaibhav Arora has the pressure of defending in the final over, but LSG execute their plan perfectly by getting Mukul Choudhary back on strike early with a single from Avesh Khan. Mukul then ignites hopes with a powerful six over deep backward square leg, bringing the equation within reach. Arora responds brilliantly with two pinpoint yorkers, beating Mukul twice and swinging momentum back in KKR’s favour. But under immense pressure, Mukul delivers again, this time launching a sensational six over sweeper cover to bring up a heroic fifty and level the scores. With nerves at their peak, Arora fires another delivery that sneaks past the bat for a bye, and that single is enough. LSG pull off a sensational last-ball heist, with Mukul Choudhary emerging as the unlikely match-winner in a dramatic finish.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Mukul explodes to keep LSG alive

Cameron Green nearly strikes first ball as Mukul Choudhary miscues a pull, but it lands safely between converging fielders. Green follows up with clever slower balls, inducing two more dots as Mukul struggles to time them initially. But just when KKR seem to be tightening the screws, Mukul turns the tide dramatically. He pulls a short cutter flat over deep backward square leg for a six, then follows it up with a fine boundary to fine leg. Sensing momentum, Mukul finishes the over in emphatic fashion, launching another big six over deep mid-wicket. A massive over for LSG as Mukul single-handedly keeps the contest alive with a late surge.

Lucknow Super Giants 168/7 after 19 overs. LSG need 14 runs off the last over.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: 2 overs to go

Kartik Tyagi is under pressure straightaway as Mukul Choudhary comes out swinging, launching a slower short ball over long-off for a massive six to kickstart the over. Despite a couple of dots where Mukul finds fielders and hesitates to take singles, the pressure remains on the bowler. Tyagi misses his mark again with a low full toss, and Mukul punishes it brutally, smashing it over long-on for another towering six. A single follows, but the tension is evident with Rahane stepping in for a quick word amid visible dew concerns. Avesh Khan, however, fails to capitalise on a slot ball off the final delivery, swinging and missing. An expensive and nervy over for Tyagi, with Mukul keeping the chase alive through sheer power hitting. Lucknow Super Giants 152/7 after 18 overs. They need 30 runs off 12 balls.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Mukul fights back with flair

Vaibhav Arora begins with disciplined lines, keeping Mukul Choudhary quiet with a couple of dot balls despite one being there to hit. Mukul then breaks the shackles in style, first pulling a slower short ball hard for a boundary, and then unleashing a stunning helicopter shot over long-on for a six, showcasing great wristwork and power. Just when momentum seems to shift, Arora regains control, conceding only a single off a high full toss. Avesh Khan fails to connect off the final ball, missing a slower short delivery. Despite Mukul’s brief counterattack, KKR manage to keep things largely in check in a mixed over.

Lucknow Super Giants 139/7 after 17 overs

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Narine’s magic continues with another crucial strike

Sunil Narine delivers a masterclass in control and deception, starting the over by troubling Mukul Choudhary with sharp turn and variation, beating the bat multiple times and conceding just a single. With a slip in place and pressure mounting, Narine keeps the batters guessing. Mohammed Shami looks completely clueless against the variation, first beaten by a delivery that holds its line past the outside edge. The pressure finally tells on the last ball of the over, Narine tosses one up, Shami goes for an ambitious heave, but ends up picking out Anukul Roy at deep square leg. A well-deserved wicket for Narine, capping off another outstanding over and tightening KKR’s grip on the game.

Lucknow Super Giants 128/7 after 16 overs

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Ayush Badoni’s fifty cut short as Anukul Roy strikes at the right time

Anukul Roy keeps things tight at the start of the over, giving away nothing off the first two balls as Ayush Badoni struggles to find the gaps. The pressure forces Roy into an error, a high full toss, and Badoni takes full advantage, launching it over wide long-on for a six to bring up a fine half-century. However, the celebration is short-lived. Roy bounces back immediately, tempting Badoni with another wide delivery, and this time he mistimes the loft straight to Rinku Singh at long-off, departing for 54. The new batters, Mohammed Shami and Mukul Choudhary, rotate strike with a single each to close the over, but it firmly belongs to KKR after that crucial wicket.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Badoni fights back with a flurry of boundaries

Ayush Badoni takes charge against Navdeep Saini and delivers a much-needed counterattack for LSG. Saini’s over-reliance on slower balls backfires as Badoni reads them well, smashing three boundaries in the over, two through the off-side and one lofted over mid-off. He continues to find gaps smartly, even capitalizing on a slight fumble in the field to pick up a couple more runs. Despite one dot ball, this turns out to be a big over for LSG as Badoni single-handedly shifts some momentum back.

LSG 119/5 after 14 overs.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Anukul strikes, Samad’s struggle ends quickly

Anukul Roy delivers a mixed but effective over as KKR continue to tighten their hold on the game. Ayush Badoni keeps LSG ticking with a well-controlled sweep for FOUR and rotates strike, but the real damage comes at the other end. Abdul Samad, looking to accelerate, goes for a wild slog across the line and completely misses, ending up dragging it onto his stumps. Mukul Choudhary comes in but starts cautiously with a dot. Despite a couple of wides, KKR get the breakthrough they wanted at the right time.

Lucknow Super Giants 104/5 after 13 overs

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Nicholas Pooran departs

Kartik Tyagi delivers impactful over, using the short-ball strategy to great effect. Ayush Badoni manages to find a boundary early in the over with a smart upper-cut over third man, but Tyagi quickly pulls things back. The big moment comes when Nicholas Pooran falls to yet another short delivery, failing to control the pull and getting caught at long-on. Abdul Samad walks in but has a cautious start, even getting beaten outside off. It’s a crucial breakthrough for KKR as they continue to chip away at LSG’s middle order.

Lucknow Super Giants 96/4 after 12 overs

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Saini’s variations keep Pooran in check

Navdeep Saini bowls a clever over, relying heavily on slower deliveries to disrupt Nicholas Pooran’s rhythm. Pooran looks to attack but struggles with timing, missing a couple of shots while also being denied a single due to good communication from Badoni. The boundaries are cut off effectively, with sharp fielding in the deep restricting him to just a couple of twos. Apart from a wide, Saini keeps things tight and ensures LSG don’t find any real momentum.

Lucknow Super Giants 90/3 after 11 overs.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Lucknow Super Giants 85/3 after 10 overs

Sunil Narine bowls a brilliant over, tightening the screws right after LSG tried to build some momentum. Mixing drift, turn, and subtle variations, he completely outfoxes Nicholas Pooran, who struggles to read him and is beaten multiple times, one delivery even cutting him in half and just bouncing over the stumps. Ayush Badoni too is kept quiet, managing only solid defensive shots with no room to score. It’s a wicketless over but feels just as impactful, with Narine conceding almost nothing and building immense pressure.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Green dismisses Pant, Pooran injects momentum amid drama

Cameron Green delivers an eventful over that swings both ways. He provides KKR a crucial breakthrough early, using extra bounce to trouble Rishabh Pant, who miscues a pull and is caught, ending his brief stay. Nicholas Pooran walks in and immediately brings intent, rotating strike before unleashing a powerful pull for SIX off a slower ball. The over gets dramatic towards the end with a no-ball for height, giving Pooran a free-hit, on which he is caught but survives. Despite the wicket, LSG manage to gather some momentum through Pooran’s aggression and smart strike rotation.

Lucknow Super Giants 84/3 after 9 overs

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Narine applies the brakes again

Sunil Narine continues to keep things tight, not allowing Pant and Badoni to break free. The over is all about control and subtle turn, with both batters forced to rely on singles. Pant looks slightly uncomfortable at times, even getting a leading edge that nearly created trouble, while Badoni also mistimes a drive straight back to the bowler. There are no boundaries in the over as Narine smartly varies his pace and length, ensuring KKR maintain pressure through the middle phase.

Lucknow Super Giants 72/2 after 8 overs.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Pant and Badoni rebuild with positive strokeplay

Kartik Tyagi comes into the attack but LSG batters respond with intent, rebuilding smartly after the early setbacks. Ayush Badoni continues his strong off-side play, cutting a short ball crisply for FOUR before rotating strike. Rishabh Pant then joins in, first settling with singles and then stepping out confidently to drive a full delivery past mid-off for a well-timed boundary. The pair mix caution with aggression, targeting loose deliveries while keeping the scoreboard ticking with singles.

Lucknow Super Giants 68/2 after 7 overs

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Narine keeps it tight, Badoni finds a boundary

Sunil Narine comes into the attack and delivers a controlled over, maintaining pressure after the double strike in the previous over. Ayush Badoni looks to settle in, initially defending and rotating strike cautiously. Rishabh Pant chips in with a single, but Narine’s tight lines and subtle variations restrict free scoring. The only release comes when Badoni plays a classy back-foot guide through cover-point for FOUR, timing it beautifully. Apart from that, Narine keeps things quiet, ensuring KKR end the powerplay on a strong note.

Lucknow Super Giants 56/2 after 6 overs.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Arora’s double strike rocks LSG despite Badoni’s lucky hit

Vaibhav Arora turns the game on its head with a sensational over, picking up two big wickets and shifting momentum firmly towards KKR. He strikes first ball, dismissing Aiden Markram with a well-directed short ball, and then gets Mitchell Marsh soon after with a strangle down the leg side as the batter gloves it to the keeper. Suddenly, LSG are pushed on the back foot with two quick wickets. Rishabh Pant manages a single to get going, while impact sub Ayush Badoni has a nervy start, missing a pull before surviving via a top edge that flies over fine leg for a SIX. He adds a single to close the over, but the damage is already done by Arora’s brilliant burst.

Lucknow Super Giants 49/2 after 5 overs.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Breakthrough! Arora removes Markram

Vaibhav Arora provides KKR with a crucial early breakthrough right at the start of the over. He digs it in short, using the pitch smartly, and Aiden Markram takes the bait, looking to clear mid-wicket. However, he doesn’t get hold of it cleanly, striking it off the outer half of the bat. The ball lacks distance and Rovman Powell settles under it near the boundary to complete the catch. Arora celebrates with intensity as KKR finally break the opening stand.

Lucknow Super Giants 41/0 after 4.1 overs.

KKR vs LSG, LIVE score: Marsh finishes strong, spoils a tidy over

Anukul Roy bowls a largely excellent over, sticking to a tight line and even nailing a couple of yorker-length deliveries to keep the batters in check. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram are restricted to singles for most of the over, with good field placements cutting off boundaries. Markram is hurried on one occasion, while Marsh manages only toe-ended hits down the ground. However, just when it looks like a perfect over, Marsh spoils it in the final ball, launching a powerful SIX to turn the momentum back in LSG’s favour.

Lucknow Super Giants 41/0 after 4 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Markram takes charge, Saini concedes 18 runs

Navdeep Saini’s introduction backfires as Aiden Markram shifts gears and puts KKR under pressure. He starts the over with a confident flick for FOUR, followed by a beautifully timed shot over deep mid-wicket for SIX as Saini errs in length. Markram continues the assault with a crisp drive past mid-off for another FOUR, showcasing excellent timing and control. There’s a bit of variation with a slower ball resulting in a leg bye, and Marsh chips in with a single, but the over firmly belongs to Markram. He finishes it with a couple more runs, capping off a big over that swings early momentum towards LSG.

Lucknow Super Giants 31/0 after 3 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Anukul keeps it tight despite a couple of extras

Anukul Roy is introduced early and does a decent job of keeping things under control. There are a couple of wayward deliveries, one down the leg side and another wide, that add extras, and Marsh also gets a leg bye while attempting an ambitious slog sweep. However, Anukul largely sticks to a tight line, cramping the batters for room and not allowing any big shots. Both Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram settle for singles, rotating strike without taking risks as they assess the conditions.

Lucknow Super Giants 13/0 after 2 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Marsh gets the chase going with early intent

Vaibhav Arora begins with a decent line but offers just enough width on the very first ball, and Mitchell Marsh pounces. He rocks back and cuts it crisply past point for FOUR to get the chase underway in aggressive fashion. Arora quickly pulls his length back, bowling tighter lines and forcing Marsh into a couple of controlled responses, including a defensive stroke and a push for a single. Aiden Markram too is tested with some sharp movement back in, managing to negotiate it safely with a mix of defence and a flick for one. A steady but slightly positive start for the chasing side.

Lucknow Super Giants 6/0 after 1 over

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: KKR post 182/4 after 20 overs

Prince Yadav delivers a mixed but largely effective final over to restrict KKR’s late surge. Rovman Powell starts smartly, spotting the field and paddle-sweeping a yorker-length delivery for FOUR. However, Prince quickly adjusts his approach, mixing in slower balls into the pitch and well-directed yorkers to deny clean hitting. Cameron Green manages a boundary via an inside edge on a yorker, but otherwise both batters struggle to find timing. A wide and a bye add to the tally, but KKR miss out on a bigger finish as Powell swings and misses a couple of times against clever variations. A strong recovery from Prince to cap off the innings.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Green goes big, Shami keeps it largely tight

Mohammed Shami delivers a disciplined penultimate over, sticking to his strength of yorkers. The over starts with a leg bye before Cameron Green provides the big moment, capitalising on a rare slot ball from a slower delivery and launching it high over long-on for a SIX. Apart from that, Shami is spot on with his execution, nailing yorkers consistently and restricting both Green and Rovman Powell to singles. There’s also a successful review for a high bouncer called wide, but overall, Shami limits the damage effectively in a pressure phase.

Kolkata Knight Riders 169/4 after 19 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Avesh leaks again, KKR cash in on errors

Avesh Khan’s struggles continue at the death as KKR make the most of his inconsistent execution. Cameron Green and Rovman Powell rotate strike early, but the pressure tells on Avesh as he misses his yorkers. Powell punishes a full toss for FOUR and adds a couple more despite not timing it perfectly. A wide yorker attempt goes wrong, adding to the extras. Green then finishes the over strongly, capitalising on a slot ball and flicking it wide of long-on for another FOUR. There’s also a brief review for a wide that doesn’t go in Green’s favour. Overall, another expensive over for Avesh, allowing KKR to keep the momentum going.

Kolkata Knight Riders 157/4 after 18 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Powell goes big, KKR surge again in the death overs

Prince Yadav starts the over well with pinpoint yorkers, keeping Cameron Green and Rovman Powell restricted to singles early on. Green manages to sneak in a boundary off a clever guide between two in-fielders when Prince misjudges his slower bouncer tactic. But the real damage comes in the latter half of the over. Powell capitalises on slight errors in length, first drilling a near-yorker straight down the ground for FOUR, and then finishing the over in emphatic fashion with a towering SIX. What began as a controlled over quickly turns expensive, giving KKR a much-needed late push.

Kolkata Knight Riders 144/4 after 17 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Powell shows intent, KKR find some momentum again

Manimaran Siddharth’s over begins with a much-needed spark for KKR as Rovman Powell finally breaks the shackles. He charges down the track and lofts one cleanly over long-on for a SIX, injecting some energy back into the innings. Powell follows it up with a boundary, albeit a streaky one off the under-edge that runs fine to the fence. There’s a brief moment of hesitation with a direct hit at the bowler’s end, but Cameron Green remains safely in his crease. Apart from those hits, Siddharth keeps things fairly tight, conceding only singles and executing his variations well.

Kolkata Knight Riders 127/4 after 16 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Rathi applies the brakes, Green kept quiet

Digvesh Singh Rathi delivers a tight over at a crucial stage, not allowing KKR to break free after the recent wicket. Rovman Powell and Cameron Green manage just singles at the start and end, but in between, Rathi completely ties Green down. The right-hander looks content to play him out, defending multiple deliveries and struggling to rotate strike against the turning ball. Rathi varies his pace and gets enough grip to keep the batters guessing, resulting in a boundary-less over with minimal scoring. Pressure continues to build on KKR.

Kolkata Knight Riders 115/4 after 15 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Avesh strikes, Rinku falls cheaply

Avesh Khan produces a crucial over just as KKR were trying to rebuild. After a quiet start, he delivers a big breakthrough on 13.2. Rinku Singh is bowled attempting a lazy steer, completely missing a length delivery that crashes into the top of off stump. A soft dismissal that puts KKR further on the back foot. Rovman Powell walks in but struggles immediately to adjust to the pitch and Avesh’s variations. He is beaten multiple times, especially by deliveries dug into the surface, managing only a single off the final ball. Avesh smartly uses the conditions to keep Powell uncomfortable and ensures a highly effective over for LSG.

Kolkata Knight Riders 112/4 after 14 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Shami keeps it tight, KKR settle after wickets

Mohammed Shami returns with a controlled over, using variations effectively to keep the new batters in check. Rinku Singh shows early intent by charging down the track first ball but manages only a scrambled single. Both Rinku and Cameron Green focus on rebuilding, rotating strike with low-risk shots and avoiding any big risks after the recent double blow. Shami mixes his pace well, including slower deliveries and a low full toss, not allowing any boundary opportunities. A quiet, consolidating over for KKR as they look to stabilise.

Kolkata Knight Riders 111/3 after 13 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Siddharth strikes, Raghuvanshi falls after a fine knock

Manimaran Siddharth delivers another big blow as KKR lose their second set batter in quick succession. The over begins with calm rotation from Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, but the turning point arrives on 11.4. Raghuvanshi, looking to accelerate, charges down the track but gets too close to the ball and fails to get the required elevation, picking out Aiden Markram at long-on. He departs for a well-compiled 45 (33). Rinku Singh walks in next and gets off the mark with a single, while Siddharth finishes the over tightly, conceding just a few runs and shifting the momentum back towards LSG.

Score: 106/3 after 12 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Ajinkya Rahane goes back to the hut

Digvesh Singh Rathi delivers a crucial breakthrough just when KKR were cruising. The over begins with a single from Angkrish Raghuvanshi, but the big moment arrives on 10.2. Ajinkya Rahane, looking well set, miscues a pull off a half-tracker towards mid-wicket where Mohammed Shami takes a low catch. After a brief check upstairs, the decision stands, Rahane departs for a well-made 41 (24), ending a strong partnership. Cameron Green walks in and gets off the mark with a couple of singles, while Raghuvanshi continues to rotate strike.

Kolkata Knight Riders 102/2 after 11 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: KKR 98/1 after 10 overs

Prince Yadav returns but continues to be slightly inconsistent with his lines. Ajinkya Rahane starts the over with a single, while a wayward bouncer is rightly called wide. Angkrish Raghuvanshi keeps things ticking with smart rotation before cashing in on a poor delivery, a full toss down the leg side, which he neatly glances away for FOUR. The rest of the over is controlled with singles as both batters avoid risks and keep the scoreboard moving. Prince does well to nail a near-yorker, but overall, KKR remain firmly in command with steady accumulation.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Big hits flow

Avesh Khan’s tough spell continues as KKR batters take full advantage. Ajinkya Rahane sets the tone straight away with an audacious SIX, throwing his bat at a wide delivery and somehow slicing it all the way over deep backward point, an extraordinary shot despite losing grip of the handle. Angkrish Raghuvanshi then takes over, smartly picking a couple through mid-wicket before punishing a slower ball on the pads, whipping it over backward square leg for another SIX. Avesh manages to pull things back slightly with a couple of dot balls to end the over, but the damage is already done with another expensive spell.

KKR 89/1 after 9 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Rahane in control, steady accumulation continues

Digvesh Singh Rathi keeps mixing his pace and variations, but KKR continue to rotate strike effectively. Ajinkya Rahane leads the charge with calm assurance, working singles early in the over before producing a delightful boundary. A flighted delivery drifting onto leg is neatly clipped through the gap for FOUR, highlighting his excellent timing. Angkrish Raghuvanshi supports well, picking up a single and surviving an LBW appeal while attempting a reverse sweep, with impact outside off. The rest of the over is about smart strike rotation, with both batters keeping the scoreboard moving without taking undue risks.

KKR 74/1 after 8 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Raghuvanshi keeps the momentum ticking against spin

Manimaran Siddharth returns to the attack but KKR continue to rotate strike smartly. Ajinkya Rahane starts the over with a gentle nudge, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi looks increasingly confident at the crease. He picks up a couple with a well-placed drive and then executes a fine sweep, getting under the fuller delivery and placing it behind square for a boundary. The fielding effort remains sharp, cutting off a few runs in the deep, but KKR keep the scoreboard moving with singles and twos. Siddharth manages to keep things relatively controlled otherwise, ending the over with a dot.

Kolkata Knight Riders 65/1 after 7 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Raghuvanshi explodes as KKR finish powerplay strongly

Avesh Khan begins the final over of the powerplay with a hint of movement, even beating Angkrish Raghuvanshi early with one that nips back in. A missed lap attempt results in a leg bye, and Rahane’s crisp drive is brilliantly stopped in the field, saving crucial runs. But once Raghuvanshi finds his range, the over quickly turns. He uses the width on offer to carve a short ball over backward point for FOUR, then capitalises on an overpitched delivery by launching it into the stands for a massive SIX. He isn’t done yet, finishing the over with a commanding front-foot drive for another FOUR. A 15-run over to cap off an excellent powerplay finish for KKR.

Kolkata Knight Riders 56/1 after 6 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Rahane shifts gears with back-to-back boundaries

Digvesh Singh Rathi starts the over with a few probing deliveries, keeping Ajinkya Rahane in check early on as the batter struggles to find gaps. There’s even a moment of discomfort with an inside-edge getting stuck in the pad while attempting a pull. However, Rahane quickly turns the tide as Rathi errs in length. A slightly overpitched delivery is lofted straight down the ground for FOUR, not perfectly timed but effective enough. Rahane follows it up with another clever boundary, backing away and slicing it over backward point for FOUR more. He finishes the over with a couple of runs, ensuring a productive finish after a quiet start.

Kolkata Knight Riders 40/1 after 5 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Rahane goes aerial, Siddharth concedes a few extras

Manimaran Siddharth is introduced into the attack and starts with a tidy line, though there’s some early looseness with a couple of wides down the leg side. Angkrish Raghuvanshi struggles to get going against the spin, finding fielders and unable to rotate strike freely. Ajinkya Rahane, however, brings some momentum into the over with a classy stroke. Using his feet, he creates room and lofts Siddharth beautifully inside-out over extra cover for a SIX, pure timing and elegance. Apart from that standout shot and a single, Siddharth keeps things relatively controlled, not allowing the batters to fully break free.

Kolkata Knight Riders 30/1 after 4 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Raghuvanshi breaks the shackles, Shami keeps it tight

Mohammed Shami continues to probe with discipline, hitting the right lengths and extracting movement. Angkrish Raghuvanshi finds it difficult initially, managing three dot balls while being kept quiet by sharp fielding in the ring. Just when the pressure builds, Raghuvanshi responds with intent, making room and lofting a good length delivery beautifully over extra cover for a cracking FOUR. It’s a confident release shot amid tight bowling. Shami quickly regains control, denying further scoring opportunities, but Raghuvanshi manages to sneak a single off the last ball thanks to another excellent effort in the field by Rathi.

Kolkata Knight Riders 21/1 after 3 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Prince strikes, Allen falls after brief counterattack

Prince Yadav’s over begins a bit wayward with a wide down the leg side, and Finn Allen capitalises soon after with two boundaries. The first is a whip behind square using the angle, while the second, though not timed well, races fine for another FOUR. However, Allen’s inconsistency catches up quickly. After failing to pierce the field with a low full toss, he goes for an ambitious heave against a back-of-length delivery. The ball takes a thick top-edge and skies towards third man, where Digvesh Singh Rathi holds his nerve near the boundary cushions to complete a well-judged catch. A crucial early breakthrough for LSG. Angkrish Raghuvanshi gets off the mark with a single, while Rahane closes the over quietly.

Kolkata Knight Riders 16/1 after 2 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Rahane finds the boundary, Shami gets early movement

Mohammed Shami starts with good rhythm and immediate swing on offer. Ajinkya Rahane gets off the mark with a controlled steer to third man, while Finn Allen has a nervy start at the other end. Shami beats him multiple times, first with away movement, then with a sharp inswinger, as Allen struggles to get his feet moving and connect cleanly. There’s a slip in place and plenty happening off the pitch. Allen finally manages a streaky single via a thick edge to third man, but Rahane finishes the over in style. A full delivery in the slot is driven crisply past Shami for FOUR, giving the innings early momentum.

Kolkata Knight Riders 6/0 after 1 over.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: A look at the points table ahead of the clash

LSG are seventh on the points table with 2 points from one win and a loss and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.542. On the other hand, KKR are ninth with 1 point from 2 losses a match with no result. Their NRR is -1.964.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: KKR impact subs

Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Tejasvi Dahiya, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: LSG impact subs

Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahmad, Mayank Yadav, Himmat Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: KKR Playing XI

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

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: LSG Playing XI

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Ajinkya Rahane during the toss

“We wanted to bowl. (Talking about his decision to bat in the previous match) That match didn't get over, so you never know. Sunil comes in, Varun is still recovering from his hand injury. Whem Cam Green bowls then we have an extra bowler.”

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Rishabh Pant during the toss

“Looking to bowl first. We want to put the opposition into bat, we trust our bowlers to do the job. Definitely a victory adds to the atmosphere in the team. We are playing with the same team. Our feel our top order is batting heavy, but we trust our top order to get us through.”

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, LIVE score: Toss Update

LSG win toss and opt to bowl first.

KKR VS LSG, Kolkata weather LIVE: An update from the LSG camp

Lucknow Super Giants look charged up to face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens.