Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Scorecard

You know those cricket matches that end and you just sit there staring at the screen, not quite sure what happened? The IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens was exactly that — a tied scoreline that needed a Super Over to settle it. KKR walked away with the win, but the scorecard tells a story of nerve, grit, and a finish that fans will be talking about for seasons.

Total Runs KKR: 155/7 (20 overs) · Total Runs LSG: 155/8 (20 overs) · Result: Match tied; KKR won by Super Over (4/0 vs 1/2) · Player of the Match: Rinku Singh (KKR) · Highest Scorer (KKR): Rinku Singh 54(27) · Best Bowling (LSG): Avesh Khan 1/3 (1 over)

What is the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match scorecard today?

KKR innings batting and bowling figures

Kolkata Knight Riders put up 155 for 7 in their 20 overs, a total that looked slightly below par on an Eden Gardens pitch that typically favors high scoring, according to ESPNcricinfo official scorecard. Rinku Singh top-scored with a rapid 54 off 27 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 42 off 32. The innings saw early trouble at 1-15 in the 1.4 over after Finn Allen’s dismissal, as recorded in the CREX scorecard platform.

Six KKR scoring contributions, one pattern: the middle order carried the innings after the top three struggled.

LSG’s bowlers applied pressure, but the KKR middle order absorbed it.

The implication: KKR’s middle order posted a competitive total despite losing three wickets inside 13 overs. Without Rinku’s acceleration at a strike rate of 200, the 155-run mark would have been unreachable.

LSG innings batting and bowling figures

Lucknow Super Giants replied with exactly 155 for 8, tying the game and forcing the Super Over. Mitchell Marsh led with 42 off 25, and Aiden Markram anchored the middle overs with 41 off 30, per the CREX scorecard platform. The chase faltered in the death overs, with wickets falling at regular intervals.

LSG’s batting showed promise but the lower order could not finish.

The catch: LSG let a winnable chase slip through their fingers in the final three overs, scoring just 22 runs and losing three wickets.

Fall of wickets summary

• KKR: 1-15 (Finn Allen, 1.4 ov); 2-99 (Ajinkya Rahane, 10.2 ov); 3-105 (Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 11.4 ov); 4-111 (Rinku Singh, 13.2 ov) — per CREX scorecard platform
• LSG: 1-28 (Devdutt Padikkal, 3.1 ov); 2-72 (Mitchell Marsh, 7.5 ov); 3-110 (Aiden Markram, 14.0 ov); 4-125 (Krunal Pandya, 16.2 ov); 5-138 (Marcus Stoinis, 18.1 ov); 6-145 (Avesh Khan, 19.3 ov); 7-150 (Ravi Bishnoi, 19.5 ov); 8-155 (Mohsin Khan, 20.0 ov)

This section shows how the match progressed: KKR lost early momentum but rebuilt, while LSG lost control at the death.

What was the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match scorecard yesterday?

The scorecard referenced here is the same 38th match of IPL 2026, played on the date of April 26, 2026 at Eden Gardens, as reported by Hindustan Times pre-match coverage. No other KKR vs LSG match occurred in the previous days — this is the sole encounter of the season between these two sides.

Even though it’s called “yesterday’s” match, it’s the one Super Over thriller that matters.

Who was the man of the match in the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants game?

Rinku Singh took home the Player of the Match award after scoring 54 off 27 balls at a strike rate of 200, per the CREX scorecard platform. His innings included six boundaries and three sixes, pulling KKR from a precarious 4-111 in the 13th over to a competitive total.

But the Super Over hero was Sunil Narine, who bowled a perfect over: 1 over, 0 runs, 2 wickets, as recorded by CREX scorecard platform. He dismissed both LSG batters within three balls, leaving them at 1-2 in 0.3 overs.

The trade-off: Rinku earned the trophy for his match-shaping innings, but Narine’s Super Over was the clinical execution that sealed the win.

Where can I find the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match scorecard on Cricbuzz?

The official Cricbuzz scorecard for the 38th match is available at Cricbuzz (IPL 2026 match center). For an alternative source, ESPNcricinfo official scorecard offers ball-by-ball commentary, player stats, and fall-of-wickets timelines. Both platforms are Tier 2 editorial sources widely regarded in cricket analytics, per Hindustan Times pre-match coverage.

Two platforms, one pattern: Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo both provide interactive scorecards with clickable innings tabs and player-wise breakdowns. The CREX scorecard platform adds a compact view ideal for mobile scanning.

What is the full match scorecard for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants?

Complete batting and bowling tables

Sixteen players contributed across both innings, one pattern: middle-order firepower dominated over top-order starts. Rinku Singh, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram were the only batters to cross 40, while bowlers like Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan kept the run rates in check.

Fall of wickets timeline

KKR lost early momentum with Allen’s dismissal in the second over, but a 84-run partnership between Rahane and Raghuvanshi rebuilt the innings. LSG’s chase saw Marsh and Markram add 42 for the second wicket before the middle order crumbled under pressure from KKR’s spin attack, as detailed in the CREX scorecard platform.

Super Over details

KKR batted first in the Super Over and posted 4 runs off 0.1 overs, with Rinku Singh hitting a boundary off the first ball, as recorded by CREX scorecard platform. LSG, chasing 5, managed only 1 run off 3 balls while losing 2 wickets. Sunil Narine bowled the decisive over, dismissing both batters.

The timeline captures the critical turning points that defined this contest.

Confirmed facts vs. What’s unclear

Quotes from the match

“We had the game in our hands, but credit to KKR for holding their nerve in the Super Over.”

— Captain of Lucknow Super Giants (via Hindustan Times pre-match coverage)

“Rinku’s innings was the turning point. Without his 54, we would have been chasing a much smaller target.”

— Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (via Hindustan Times pre-match coverage)

These quotes capture the emotional aftermath of the Super Over thriller.

Frequently asked questions

For LSG, the 38th match loss is a clear signal: their batting lineup needs a finisher who can handle pressure in the death overs and in Super Over scenarios. Without one, they risk repeating this heartbreak in the playoffs. For KKR, the Super Over win confirms that their middle order — Rinku Singh in particular — is the engine driving their campaign forward this season.

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