Kolkata, April 9 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a competitive 181/4 in their allotted 20 overs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 15th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Eden Gardens on Thursday.

After winning the toss, LSG opted to field first on a surface expected to aid both pace and spin as the game progresses. Kolkata's innings saw early contributions, but regular wickets hindered a big score push.

LSG struck early as Prince Yadav dismissed opener Finn Allen for 9 in the second over. However, skipper Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33) countered with intent, powering KKR to 56/1 in the Powerplay.

The duo looked set to take the game away, dismantling Avesh Khan for ...