KOLKATA, India — In a gripping IPL contest, Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious over Kolkata Knight Riders by a slender margin of four runs on Tuesday. This match was a high-scoring affair, thrilling fans with its intense competition.
Nicholas Pooran led the charge for Lucknow with an impressive 87, while Mitchell Marsh contributed a vital 81. Their partnership inflicted considerable damage on the Kolkata bowling attack, enabling Lucknow to amass 238-3, marking it as their second-highest score in the league’s history.
Kolkata Knight Riders came tantalizingly close to chasing down Lucknow’s formidable target. Captain Ajinkya Rahane was in exceptional form, scoring a brisk 61 off 35 deliveries. However, despite their valiant efforts, Kolkata ended their innings at 234-7, just short of the finishing line as both teams’ pace bowlers faced challenges containing runs.
The final over provided a dramatic finish, with Kolkata needing 24 runs to win. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi was tasked with the last over, during which Rinku Singh showcased his firepower, smashing three boundaries and a six. Unfortunately for Kolkata, they ended up one big hit away from a successful chase.
This encounter marked Lucknow’s third victory in the tournament, leaving Kolkata with their third defeat. The match, originally scheduled for Sunday, was postponed to Tuesday to accommodate local religious festivities in Kolkata. Later in the day, Punjab Kings were set to face off against Chennai Super Kings in a subsequent fixture.