Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a last-ball finish at Eden Gardens, successfully chasing a target of 181 runs.
Match Summary
In a closely contested match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders posted 181 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first. The innings featured a steady start followed by acceleration in the middle overs, taking the total to a competitive level. Lucknow Super Giants picked up early wickets but were unable to contain runs in the final overs.
Chase and Turning Point
Lucknow Super Giants had a poor start in the run chase, losing wickets regularly during the powerplay and middle overs. By the 16th over, the score stood at 128 for 7, leaving the team requiring 54 runs from 24 balls.
The momentum shifted from the 17th over as 21-year-old batter Mukul Chaudhary adopted an aggressive approach. In the 18th over, he scored 13 runs off Kartik Tyagi, including two sixes. The 19th over yielded 19 runs off Cameron Green, with a six off the final ball reducing the target further. Lucknow required 14 runs in the final over.
Final Over
Vaibhav Arora bowled the final over. A single off the first ball brought Mukul Chaudhary on strike. He hit a six on the second delivery, followed by two dot balls. With the equation down to the final two deliveries, Chaudhary hit another boundary on the fifth ball to bring the target within reach. Lucknow Super Giants completed the winning run off the final delivery to secure victory by three wickets.
