IPL report: LSG snatch dramatic 3-wicket win over KKR at Eden Gardens

Chasing 182, LSG finished on 182/7 in 20 overs, turning what looked like a slipping contest into a memorable victory.

KKR, put into bat after losing the toss, posted a competitive 181/4 in their 20 overs. Their innings was built on solid middle-order contributions rather than a single explosive knock. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a brisk 41 off 24 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes), while Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33, 5 fours, 2 sixes) provided stability and formed a key 84-run partnership with his captain for the second wicket.

Later, Rovman Powell (39 off 24, 4 fours, 2 sixes) and Cameron Green (32 off 24) accelerated nicely to push the total past 180.

LSG's bowlers kept things tight in patches. Digvesh Singh Rathi was impressive with 1/25 in 4 overs, including the crucial dismissal of Rahane, while Mohammed Shami bowled economically (0/27 in 4) without taking a wicket but restricting the flow. The other wickets were shared around, preventing KKR from cutting loose completely.

The chase proved far more dramatic. LSG lost early wickets, with Vaibhav Arora striking twice to remove Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. Rishabh Pant managed only 10, and Nicholas Pooran 13, leaving the visitors in early trouble. However, Ayush Badoni (54 off 34, 7 fours, 2 sixes) steadied the ship with a composed half-century.

The real hero emerged in the death overs: Mukul Choudhary unleashed a blistering unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls, smashing 2 fours and an incredible 7 sixes at a strike rate of 200. His power-hitting, combined with some lower-order resilience, took LSG to the brink. Despite Sunil Narine's economical spell (1/13 in 4 overs) and two wickets each from Arora and Anukul Roy, the visitors held their nerve to seal the win on the final delivery.

This result highlights the depth in LSG's batting lineup and their ability to produce match-winners under pressure - Choudhary's explosive cameo will be remembered as the defining knock. For KKR, the batting showed promise but the bowling lacked the cutting edge needed to defend a total on a good Eden Gardens pitch.

A thrilling contest that perfectly captures the high-stakes excitement of the IPL. LSG will take huge confidence from this last-ball heist, while KKR will rue letting the game slip in the closing stages.