Batting first after winning the toss, Lucknow Super Giants put up a massive total of 238 for 3 in their 20 overs. Their top-order batters dominated the innings, setting a stiff target for KKR on a batting-friendly surface.
KKR responded strongly, but despite a spirited chase, they fell just 4 runs short, finishing at 234 for 7. The match went down to the wire, with 24 runs required in the final over.
Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana were at the crease, and while they fought valiantly, they could not take their team across the finish line. Their inability to find the required boundaries in the last six balls sealed the win for LSG.
This was KKR’s fifth match of the season. They have now registered 2 wins and 3 losses. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have won 3 matches and lost 2, climbing to the fourth spot on the points table with this victory.
Lucknow Super Giants: 238/3 (20 overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 234/7 (20 overs)
Result: LSG won by 4 runs
This high-octane clash not only thrilled spectators but also tightened the points table, keeping the race for the playoffs wide open.