Watch: Rishabh Pant shares funny team celebration after thrilling KKR vs LSG win in IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured another thrilling victory, which came on the final ball of the match against the hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). After the victory, LSG captain Rishabh Pant posted a team celebration video on his social media account to reflect the successful teamwork. 

Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosted the KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 match on Thursday night (April 9). After KKR were sent to bat first, they were restricted to 181/4 in 20 overs. After a sixer on the fifth ball of the final over, LSG snatched a bye run to secure a stunning three-wicket victory and add two more crucial points. 

Starting the season with a six-wicket defeat, LSG claimed a five-wicket win with one ball remaining against SunRisers Hyderabad. Now, in their third match of the season, LSG just managed to claim a three-wicket win on the final ball thriller. After LSG snatched another thrilling away win, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant credited the teamwork with a funny team celebration video.  

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LSG pull off stunning win from just 3% victory chance

Chasing down the 182-run target, the visitors LSG were once struggling at 128/7 in 16 overs, as they needed 54 runs in the last four overs. Moreover, the set and dangerous Ayush Badoni was already dismissed for 54 runs off 34 balls, while Mukul Choudhary (2 off 6 balls) and Avesh Khan (yet to face a ball) were both new batters. 

According to the match prediction at the slog overs of the second innings, LSG had only a three percent chance of winning, as there were no set batters, and their required run rate climbed to over 14. While many gave up on that game, the drama just started to make the finish memorable. 

Mukul Choudhary shines with match-winning performance

The 21-year-old Mukul Choudhary, who made his IPL debut this season, didn't give up, as his powerful batting secured a stunning victory for LSG. With the help of two fours and seven sixes, Mukul scored 54 not out off 27 balls. More importantly, the right-handed batter kept the match alive for his team and perfectly finished the game to prove his nerve-holding ability. 

After snatching 16 runs in the 19th over, where Mukul hit one four and two sixes to Cameron Green, LSG needed 14 runs in the final over. While Avesh took a single on the first delivery, Mukul hit a six on the next ball. After two dot balls, Mukul hit another six to make the game one run off the last ball, which he secured through a successful bye run. 

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