Lucknow Super Giants Secure Win Against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026
IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants Rise To 5th In Points Table, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 3rd In Orange Cap Race
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The Lucknow Super Giants triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders with a three-wicket victory in an IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Mukul Choudhary's explosive 54 runs helped LSG climb to 5th in the points table, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi ranks 3rd in the Orange Cap race with 155 runs.
- 01Lucknow Super Giants won against Kolkata Knight Riders, marking their second victory in IPL 2026.
- 02Mukul Choudhary scored 54 runs, contributing significantly to LSG's chase.
- 03Angkrish Raghuvanshi is currently 3rd in the Orange Cap race with 155 runs.
- 04Kolkata Knight Riders remain at the bottom of the points table with only one point.
- 05Rajasthan Royals lead the IPL 2026 points table with three wins out of three matches.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match on April 9, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) achieved a three-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Mukul Choudhary (54 runs off 27 balls) played a pivotal role in LSG's successful chase of a target of 182 runs, marking his maiden IPL half-century. This win elevates LSG to 5th place in the points table with 4 points from 3 matches. Conversely, KKR remains at the bottom of the table, having lost 3 out of 4 matches. In individual performances, Angkrish Raghuvanshi of KKR scored 45 runs, placing him 3rd in the Orange Cap race with a total of 155 runs in four matches, while captain Ajinkya Rahane scored 41 runs. The Orange Cap leaderboard is led by Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals with 170 runs. Meanwhile, in the Purple Cap race, Ravi Bishnoi leads with 7 wickets. The next match will feature the Rajasthan Royals against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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The victory boosts the morale of Lucknow Super Giants and their fans, enhancing their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
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