LSG Beats KKR by Three Wickets in IPL Thriller

Lucknow Super Giants secured a dramatic three-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in a last-ball thriller at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, chasing down a target of 182 in the Indian Premier League match. Youngster Mukul Choudhary starred with an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, including seven sixes, to guide his team home in their second win of the season.

KKR, batting first after losing the toss, posted 181 for four in their 20 overs on a tricky surface. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 41 off 24 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 45 off 33. Rovman Powell remained unbeaten on 39 off 24, and Cameron Green added 32 not out off 24, providing a late flourish. LSG's bowlers kept things tight, with Digvesh Singh Rathi claiming one for 25 as the standout performer.

In reply, LSG endured a shaky start, slipping to 104 for five after 12.5 overs. Openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram got starts but failed to build, with Markram scoring 22. Captain Rishabh Pant, who had notched a half-century in his previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, managed only 10 off eight balls before top-edging a bouncer from Green to short fine leg. Nicholas Pooran also struggled,...