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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants 21st Match Indian Premier League, 2025 Match, Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 runs - Live Cricket Score
Venue: Eden Gardens | Kolkata
VS

LSG 238/3 (20.0)

KKR 234/7 (20.0)
Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 runs , Man of Match (Nicholas Pooran)
Eden Gardens | Kolkata
result
Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 runs
player of match
Player Of The Match : Nicholas Pooran
over summary
- Harshit Rana scored 10 runs off 9 balls.
- Rinku Singh scored 38 runs off 15 balls.
- Ravi Bishnoi bowled the over, conceding 19 runs.
- The over included 1 six and 3 fours.
- The innings score is 234/7 in 20.0 overs.
innings summary
Kolkata Knight Riders' innings concluded with a total of 234 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. The innings started with a strong run rate but lost momentum towards the middle overs. Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 61 runs. Sunil Narine also contributed significantly with 30 runs. Akash Deep and Shardul Thakur were the most expensive bowlers, with economy rates exceeding 13. The innings had a mix of boundaries, including 15 sixes and 31 fours, but also saw a few crucial wickets. The team showed resilience despite losing wickets at regular intervals, ultimately setting a competitive target. The required run rate was high throughout the innings, putting pressure on the batsmen. The final over saw a combination of aggressive batting, and the team managed to score some quick runs to end the innings.
innings summary
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) concluded their innings with a total of 234 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. The innings was marked by an aggressive batting display, particularly in the middle overs. Despite a slow start, KKR managed to accelerate, maintaining a consistent run rate throughout. Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane played crucial roles with the bat, contributing significantly to the team's total. However, the team lost wickets at regular intervals, preventing them from posting an even bigger score. Akash Deep and Shardul Thakur were the most expensive bowlers, while Ravi Bishnoi picked up 1 wicket in the match.
phase summary
The final phase of the innings witnessed a flurry of runs, with Kolkata Knight Riders aggressively chasing the target. Over 16, 12 runs were scored for the loss of a wicket, including a six from Andre Russell. Akash Deep conceded 55 runs with 2 wickets. In over 17, despite losing a wicket, 9 runs were added. Shardul Thakur picked up 2 wickets. In over 18, 7 runs were scored with no wickets lost. Digvesh Rathi conceded 33 runs and picked up 1 wicket. Over 19 saw Rinku Singh leading the charge, and 14 runs were scored, Avesh Khan conceded 45 runs and took 1 wicket. The final over was a high-scoring affair with 19 runs. Rinku Singh ended the innings on a high note, scoring briskly and Ravi Bishnoi picked up 1 wicket.
phase summary
The final phase of the innings saw a flurry of runs and wickets, with Kolkata Knight Riders aggressively chasing the target. Over 16 witnessed Venkatesh Iyer getting dismissed, while Andre Russell hit a six. In the 17th over, Russell was dismissed, and Rinku Singh continued to score. The 18th over saw Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh scoring some runs. The penultimate over had Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana smashing runs. The innings concluded with Rinku Singh playing aggressively, securing a decent total. The Lucknow Super Giants bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate, with Akash Deep and Shardul Thakur picking up a couple of wickets each and Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi taking a wicket each, but the overall economy was on the higher side. The match ended with Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 234/7 in 20 overs.
over summary
In the 19th over of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, a total of 14 runs were scored without any wickets falling. Rinku Singh was the dominant batsman, scoring aggressively and hitting boundaries. Harshit Rana also contributed to the scoring. The over saw one six and two fours. Avesh Khan bowled the over, and despite taking a wicket earlier in the innings, conceded a significant number of runs and boundaries. The match situation was critical, with Kolkata Knight Riders needing 24 runs from the last 6 balls.
over summary
Over 19 witnessed a flurry of runs for Kolkata Knight Riders, with a total of 14 runs scored without any wickets falling. Rinku Singh was the dominant batsman, accumulating 24 runs off 12 balls, including a six and four boundaries, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 200. Harshit Rana also contributed, scoring 5 runs from 6 balls. Avesh Khan bowled the over, conceding 14 runs. The over featured two fours and a six, demonstrating aggressive batting by the Kolkata Knight Riders batsmen. The match situation was critical, with Kolkata Knight Riders needing 24 runs from the last 6 balls. The pressure was on Lucknow Super Giants as the batsmen capitalized on the scoring opportunities, keeping the required run rate high. The bowling side conceded 14 runs in the over, increasing pressure on them in the crucial stage of the match.
over summary
In the 18th over of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, a total of 7 runs were scored without any wickets falling. Harshit Rana contributed 5 runs off 6 balls, including 1 four, with a strike rate of 83.33. Rinku Singh added 10 runs off 6 balls, hitting 2 fours, and maintained a strike rate of 166.67. The bowler, Digvesh Rathi, conceded 7 runs in this over, with a total of 33 runs and 1 wicket in his spell of 4 overs. The over included 1 wide and 1 leg bye as extras. The match situation is critical, with Kolkata Knight Riders needing 38 runs from the remaining 12 balls. The required run rate is 19, while the current run rate is 11.17.
over summary
Over 17 witnessed a flurry of activity, with Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 9 runs but losing a crucial wicket. Andre Russell, the explosive batter, was dismissed after contributing 7 runs, including a six. Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana remained at the crease, each scoring 5 runs and hitting a four. Shardul Thakur continued bowling, but conceded 52 runs in his spell, with 2 wickets. The over saw two boundaries and a strike rate of 175 for Russell, indicating aggressive batting. The match situation intensified, with KKR needing 45 runs from 18 balls. The run rate was 11.41, and the required run rate was 15, putting significant pressure on the batting side.
over summary
Over 16 witnessed a flurry of action with Kolkata Knight Riders aiming to accelerate their scoring. Venkatesh Iyer, after a commendable innings, was dismissed, adding a significant blow to KKR's chase. Andre Russell, known for his explosive batting, hit a six, showcasing his intent. Rinku Singh joined the fray, scoring a single. The over yielded 12 runs, including a six and a four, but also saw the fall of a crucial wicket. Akash Deep bowled the over, and despite conceding runs, managed to pick up a wicket. The match situation now requires KKR to score 54 runs from 24 balls, intensifying the pressure.
wicket
Shardul Thakur to Andre Russell: Wicket!, Caught by David Miller. Wicket! No runs.
over summary
In the 15th over of the match, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 7 runs while losing 1 wicket. Venkatesh Iyer continued his strong performance, accumulating 41 runs off 27 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed after scoring 5 runs from 4 balls. Avesh Khan bowled the over, conceding 31 runs in his spell so far and taking 1 wicket. The required run rate is 13.2 and Kolkata Knight Riders require 66 runs from 30 balls to win the match. The over included 1 four and 0 sixes.
wicket
Akash Deep to Venkatesh Iyer: Wicket!, Caught by Aiden Markram. Wicket! No runs.
wicket
Avesh Khan to Angkrish Raghuvanshi: Wicket!, Caught by Rishabh Pant. Wicket! No runs.
phase summary
Kolkata Knight Riders faced a challenging phase in overs 11-15, accumulating a total of 173 runs while losing 5 wickets. Ajinkya Rahane played a crucial role with a brisk 61 before getting out. Venkatesh Iyer remained at the crease, scoring consistently. The bowlers, Avesh Khan and Digvesh Rathi, picked up wickets but also conceded runs. The team's run rate declined, with the required rate increasing, indicating pressure to accelerate scoring in the remaining overs.
over summary
Over 14 saw Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 4 runs with the loss of 1 wicket against Lucknow Super Giants. Venkatesh Iyer continued to play, adding 3 runs from the over and is still not out, but Ramandeep Singh was dismissed for 1 run. Ravi Bishnoi bowled this over, conceding a total of 4 runs which included 1 wide. The match situation is critical, with Kolkata Knight Riders needing 73 runs from 36 balls. Venkatesh Iyer has been the highest scorer with 39 runs off 25 balls. The required run rate is 12.17, and the overall run rate stands at 11.86. Ravi Bishnoi took 1 wicket and conceded 28 runs in 3 overs.
wicket
Ravi Bishnoi to Ramandeep Singh: Wicket!, Caught by Aiden Markram. Wicket! No runs.
over summary
Over 13 witnessed a high-scoring affair with Kolkata Knight Riders adding 13 runs while losing one wicket. Ajinkya Rahane, the top scorer of the innings, was dismissed after contributing a valuable 61 runs off 35 balls. Venkatesh Iyer remained at the crease, scoring 37 runs from 21 balls. Shardul Thakur bowled the over, conceding 43 runs and picking up 1 wicket, including 8 extras. The match score reached 162/3, with the team needing 77 runs from 42 balls. The over included one boundary. Rahane had a strike rate of 174.29, with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Iyer maintained a strike rate of 176.19, with 5 fours and 1 six. The required run rate was at 11.
wicket
Shardul Thakur to Ajinkya Rahane: Wicket!, Caught by Nicholas Pooran. Wicket! No runs.
over summary
Over 12 saw Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 13 runs without any wickets falling. Venkatesh Iyer continued his aggressive batting, accumulating 36 runs off 20 balls, with a strike rate of 180, including 1 six and 5 fours. Ajinkya Rahane supported well, scoring 54 runs off 30 balls, striking at 180, with 2 sixes and 7 fours. Digvesh Rathi bowled the over, conceding 13 runs with no wickets and 1 wide. The current match score stands at 149/2, requiring 90 runs from 48 balls with a required run rate of 11.25. The overall run rate is 12.42.
over summary
In the 11th over of the match, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 7 runs without losing any wickets. Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer were at the crease, contributing significantly to the team's score. Rahane, with a strike rate of 182.14, had already accumulated 51 runs, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, while Iyer, with a strike rate of 168.75, had 27 runs, including 3 fours and 1 six. The over was bowled by Avesh Khan, who conceded 24 runs in his 2 overs so far. The required run rate is 11.44. The match score is 136 runs for 2 wickets with a run rate of 12.36.
over summary
Over 10 witnessed a high-scoring display by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). A total of 13 runs were added to the scoreboard without any wickets falling. Ajinkya Rahane continued his aggressive innings, contributing significantly to the run rate, and Venkatesh Iyer supported him well. The bowling attack from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) struggled to contain the batsmen, with Ravi Bishnoi conceding 24 runs in the over, including one six and three fours. The over included a wide, adding to the extras. With a strong partnership in place, KKR's required run rate dropped. The match score is 129/2, chasing 110 runs from 60 balls.
phase summary
Kolkata Knight Riders had a good phase of scoring runs at a quick pace. Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer were the main run scorers. Sunil Narine was dismissed early in the innings. The team scored 96 runs with 2 wickets in the first 7 overs.
over summary
In the 9th over of the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 9 runs without losing any wickets. Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer continued their aggressive batting. Rahane scored 4 runs off the over, while Iyer scored 5 runs. The over saw 1 boundary, with no sixes. Digvesh Rathi bowled the over, conceding 9 runs. The team's total score is now 116/2, with a run rate of 12.89. The match situation requires 123 runs from 66 balls.
over summary
Over 8 witnessed Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 11 runs without losing any wickets. Venkatesh Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane continued their partnership. Rahane was particularly aggressive, contributing significantly to the score with a strike rate of 200. The over bowled by Ravi Bishnoi included 2 fours, with a total of 11 runs conceded and 1 extra run. The batting team's current score is 107/2, and the match is at a crucial stage with a required run rate of 11, needing 132 runs from 72 balls.
over summary
Over 7 witnessed a mix of fortunes for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite losing a wicket, they managed to score a total of 6 runs, including 1 run from extras. Ajinkya Rahane continued his aggressive batting, while Sunil Narine was dismissed. The over saw Venkatesh Iyer at the crease. Digvesh Rathi bowled the over, taking 1 wicket. The Knight Riders are chasing a target of 143 runs from 78 balls. Their current run rate is 13.71, and they require a run rate of 11 to win. The over included a mix of scoring opportunities, with boundaries proving elusive, and the pressure mounts as the match progresses. The Knight Riders are at 96 runs for the loss of 2 wickets.
over summary
Over 6 witnessed a flurry of runs, with Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 17. Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine continued their aggressive batting, remaining not out and contributing significantly to the team's total. Avesh Khan bowled the over, conceding 17 runs. The over included 1 four and 2 sixes. The current match situation requires Kolkata Knight Riders to score 149 runs from 84 balls with a run rate of 15. Rahane's strike rate is 233.33 and Narine's strike rate is 250. The team's combined score is now 90/1.
wicket
Digvesh Rathi to Sunil Narine: Wicket!, Caught by Aiden Markram. Wicket! No runs.
phase summary
The first six overs of the Kolkata Knight Riders' innings saw a flurry of runs, but also the loss of a key wicket. The team scored a brisk 90 runs, maintaining a healthy run rate of 15. Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane were the key contributors with the bat, while Quinton de Kock also played a significant role before being dismissed. The bowlers struggled, with Akash Deep and Shardul Thakur bearing the brunt of the attack, although Avesh Khan conceded a significant number of runs in his only over. Despite the aggressive batting, the team still needs a substantial 149 runs from 84 balls, putting pressure on the remaining batsmen to continue the momentum.
over summary
Over 5 witnessed a flurry of runs, with 13 runs scored without any wickets falling. Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine continued their aggressive batting, accumulating runs at a brisk pace. Rahane scored 18 runs off 9 balls with a strike rate of 200, including 4 fours. Narine was even more destructive, smashing 30 runs off 12 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes, and boasting a strike rate of 250. Akash Deep bore the brunt of the attack, conceding 43 runs in his 3 overs. The Kolkata Knight Riders' innings reached 73/1, needing 166 runs from 90 balls with a required run rate of 11.07. The over saw 3 fours and no sixes, maintaining the pressure on the Lucknow Super Giants.
over summary
Over 4 witnessed a flurry of runs for Kolkata Knight Riders, with 15 runs scored without any wickets falling. Sunil Narine was the aggressor, contributing significantly with 26 runs off 11 balls, including 2 sixes and 3 fours, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 236.36. Ajinkya Rahane provided support, scoring 9 runs off 4 balls, hitting 2 fours. Shardul Thakur bowled this over, conceding 30 runs in his spell so far, with an economy rate of 15. The over included 1 six, 1 four, and 3 extras (all wides). The current match score is 60 runs for the loss of 1 wicket, with a required run rate of 11.19 and the team needs 179 runs from 96 balls. The partnership between the batsmen is progressing and putting up a good score for the team.
over summary
Over 3 witnessed a dynamic display of batting from Kolkata Knight Riders. The over began with Quinton de Kock hitting aggressively, but he was eventually dismissed. Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane continued the onslaught with aggressive shots, including boundaries. Akash Deep, the bowler, faced a challenging over, conceding 14 runs, with boundaries from the batsmen. The KKR's innings, with a current score of 45 for 1, highlights the aggressive batting approach with an eye on the required run rate of 11.41. Despite a wicket falling, the batting team managed to score 14 runs in the over, including one six and two fours, indicating a high scoring rate. De Kock's dismissal was the only wicket to fall in the over. The pressure is on the bowlers to contain the batsmen. The team needs 194 runs from 102 balls.
over summary
Over 2 saw a flurry of runs for Kolkata Knight Riders, with 15 runs scored without any wickets falling. Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock were the batsmen at the crease. Narine played aggressively, hitting a six and two fours, contributing significantly to the over's high scoring rate. De Kock also managed to hit a six. Shardul Thakur bowled the over, conceding 15 runs with 2 fours and a six. The Kolkata Knight Riders are currently at 31 runs for 0 wickets, and the required run rate is 11.56. The team needs 208 runs from 108 balls to win the match. The over saw a good mix of boundaries and a high scoring rate. The bowlers faced a tough time in this over. Both the batsmen were striking at a high rate.
wicket
Akash Deep to Quinton de Kock: LBW!. No runs.
over summary
In the first over of the Kolkata Knight Riders' innings, a total of 16 runs were scored without any wickets falling. Sunil Narine was the more aggressive batsman, hitting a six and scoring 7 runs off 4 balls, while Quinton de Kock managed 2 runs from 2 balls. The over was expensive for Akash Deep, who conceded 16 runs, including 7 extras (3 wides). The run rate for the over was a high 16, setting a challenging pace for Kolkata Knight Riders who require 223 runs from 114 balls. The over included one six and no fours, reflecting a mix of aggressive batting and costly extras for the bowler.
innings summary
Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable total of 238/3 in their 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders. The innings was marked by aggressive batting, with a strong opening partnership setting the tone. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh provided a solid start, but the real fireworks came later in the innings. Nicholas Pooran played a blistering innings, scoring 87 runs off 36 balls, including 8 sixes, accelerating the scoring rate in the middle and death overs. Mitchell Marsh also contributed with a valuable 81 runs off 48 balls. The team maintained a healthy run rate throughout the innings, consistently scoring at a good pace. The Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers struggled to contain the batsmen, with Harshit Rana being the most expensive, conceding 51 runs in his 4 overs and taking 2 wickets.
innings summary
Lucknow Super Giants had a strong batting performance, scoring 238 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their 20 overs. The innings started steadily, with Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh building a solid foundation. The middle overs saw a surge in scoring, with Nicholas Pooran playing a blistering innings, hitting multiple sixes and boundaries, and Mitchell Marsh also contributing significantly. Pooran's aggressive approach was key to accelerating the run rate, while Marsh provided stability. The team maintained a healthy run rate throughout the innings, consistently scoring at over 9 runs per over. Harshit Rana was the most expensive bowler conceding 51 runs and taking 2 wickets.
phase summary
The final phase of the innings witnessed a flurry of runs with Lucknow Super Giants accelerating their scoring rate. Over 16th to 20th overs, they scored a total of 60 runs, losing 1 wicket in the 16th over, and 2 wickets in the 19th over. Nicholas Pooran was the dominant batsman, consistently hitting boundaries and sixes, and was eventually not out at the end of the innings with a score of 87 runs from 36 balls. Abdul Samad and David Miller also contributed to the score, but the majority of the runs were scored by Pooran. Andre Russell and Harshit Rana were the notable bowlers, with Russell and Rana each taking a wicket. Vaibhav Arora conceded 35 runs in his four overs. The team's final score reached 238 runs with the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs.
phase summary
The final phase of the innings saw Lucknow Super Giants accelerate significantly, with Nicholas Pooran leading the charge. Over the last five overs (16-20), they scored 60 runs while losing two wickets. Pooran was particularly aggressive, smashing boundaries and accumulating a substantial score. Abdul Samad also contributed. Andre Russell and Harshit Rana picked up one wicket each in this phase. The team's run rate remained high throughout the overs. The innings concluded with a score of 238 for 3 wickets. Pooran's aggressive batting was the highlight, with the team reaching a formidable total.
over summary
In the 19th over of the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders, a total of 10 runs were scored. Abdul Samad was dismissed during the over. Nicholas Pooran continued his aggressive batting, accumulating 81 runs off 32 balls with 6 fours and 8 sixes, while David Miller scored 1 run. Harshit Rana bowled the over, finishing with figures of 2 wickets and 51 runs conceded in his 4 overs. The Lucknow Super Giants' score stands at 227/3 in 19.0 overs. The over included 2 boundaries and saw the fall of one wicket.
over summary
Over 18 witnessed a flurry of runs, with Lucknow Super Giants amassing 24 runs without losing a wicket. Nicholas Pooran was the dominant batsman, smashing 76 runs off 30 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes, boasting an impressive strike rate of 253.33. Abdul Samad contributed 2 runs off 2 balls. Andre Russell, the bowler, conceded 32 runs in the over, including 3 fours and 3 sixes, while also taking 1 wicket. The over's high scoring rate, marked by a significant number of boundaries, significantly boosted Lucknow Super Giants' total. The match score stands at 217/2 in 18 overs.
wicket
Harshit Rana to Abdul Samad: Bowled!. No runs.
over summary
Over 17 witnessed Lucknow Super Giants scoring 15 runs without any wickets falling. Nicholas Pooran was the dominant batsman, smashing 52 runs off 24 balls, including 6 sixes, at a strike rate of 216.67. Abdul Samad contributed 2 runs off 2 balls. Harshit Rana bowled the over, conceding 15 runs, with 2 sixes. The over included 1 extra run. The Lucknow Super Giants' score progressed to 193/2 in 17 overs, with a run rate of 11.35.
over summary
A dramatic over in the 16th of the innings saw Mitchell Marsh get dismissed after scoring a brilliant 81 runs off 48 balls. Andre Russell was the bowler who took the crucial wicket. Nicholas Pooran continues to accelerate the innings, currently not out and looking dangerous with a strike rate of over 200. Abdul Samad joined him at the crease, scoring 1 run off 1 ball. The over yielded 8 runs, including a six. The Lucknow Super Giants are at 178/2, maintaining a high run rate.
over summary
Over 15 witnessed a flurry of runs with 16 scored. Mitchell Marsh continued his dominant innings, accumulating runs while Nicholas Pooran also contributed significantly with a brisk scoring rate. The over saw two sixes, highlighting the aggressive batting display. Sunil Narine, the bowler, conceded a number of runs, including a wide. The Lucknow Super Giants' total reached 170/1 in 15 overs, maintaining a high run rate. Marsh, with 81 runs off 46 balls, and Pooran, with 32 off 16, were at the crease, forming a strong partnership. The over further intensified the momentum of the innings, with the team aiming for a challenging total. The bowler struggled with the line and length, which resulted in runs. Overall, the over was impactful, heavily favoring the batting side.
wicket
Andre Russell to Mitchell Marsh: Wicket!, Caught by Rinku Singh. Wicket! No runs.
phase summary
The Lucknow Super Giants had a productive phase from overs 11-15, scoring at a brisk pace. They lost one wicket early on but Mitchell Marsh played a dominant role, accumulating runs quickly and hitting boundaries. Nicholas Pooran also contributed with quick runs. The Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate, with some bowlers conceding a significant number of runs. The partnership between Marsh and Pooran proved to be highly effective, propelling the team's score. The phase showcased aggressive batting and a high run rate. The team scored consistently in each over, maintaining a good scoring rate throughout.
over summary
Over 14 witnessed a flurry of runs for the Lucknow Super Giants, amassing 16 runs without any wickets falling. Mitchell Marsh continued his aggressive innings, contributing significantly to the total, while Nicholas Pooran also played a quickfire knock. Varun Chakravarthy bowled the over, conceding two sixes, although managing to restrict boundaries otherwise. The over included a wide and a leg bye. The team's overall score reached 154/1 in 14 overs, maintaining a high run rate. Marsh's impressive strike rate of 177.27 and Pooran's attacking approach were the highlights of the over. The bowlers struggled to contain the batsmen, leading to a productive over for the batting side.
over summary
The 13th over of the innings witnessed a flurry of runs, with 16 scored, featuring one four and one six. Mitchell Marsh continued his aggressive batting, adding to his impressive score, while Nicholas Pooran also contributed significantly. Vaibhav Arora bowled the over, conceding 16 runs with two wides. The over saw Marsh and Pooran maintaining their strike rate. Marsh has scored 71 runs off 42 balls. Pooran scored 12 runs off 8 balls. The Lucknow Super Giants' total is now 138/1 in 13 overs.
over summary
In the 12th over of the innings, Lucknow Super Giants scored 16 runs without losing any wickets. Nicholas Pooran contributed 11 runs off 6 balls, including 2 fours. Mitchell Marsh continued his impressive innings, adding 5 runs to his score and bringing his total to 58 off 38 balls, featuring 5 fours and 3 sixes. The over was bowled by Spencer Johnson, who conceded 46 runs in his spell. The partnership between Marsh and Pooran continued to flourish. The team's score reached 122/1 after this over, with a run rate of 10.17. The bowlers conceded 2 extras in the over, which included 2 wides.
over summary
Over 11 saw Lucknow Super Giants accumulating 11 runs while losing a wicket. Aiden Markram was dismissed after scoring 47 runs off 28 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, with a strike rate of 167.86. Mitchell Marsh continued his innings, scoring 53 runs from 36 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes, and maintaining a strike rate of 147.22. Nicholas Pooran joined Marsh and scored 2 runs off 2 balls. Harshit Rana bowled the over, conceding 27 runs and taking one wicket. The match score is now 106/1 in 11 overs, with a run rate of 9.64. The over included 2 fours and no sixes.
over summary
In the 10th over of the innings, Lucknow Super Giants scored 7 runs without losing any wickets. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram continued their impressive partnership, contributing to the team's strong position. The over saw a boundary from Markram, adding to the team's total. Varun Chakravarthy bowled the over, conceding a wide and a boundary. The team's total score reached 95 runs with no wickets down, maintaining a run rate of 9.5. Marsh is currently at 48 runs off 34 balls with 3 fours and 3 sixes while Markram has scored 43 runs off 26 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes. The partnership continues to flourish, putting pressure on the Kolkata Knight Riders. The bowling team is looking for a breakthrough to change the momentum of the game. The over demonstrates a controlled batting performance with an emphasis on rotating the strike and finding occasional boundaries.
wicket
Harshit Rana to Aiden Markram: Bowled!. No runs.
phase summary
The Lucknow Super Giants had a strong showing across overs 7-10, accumulating a solid score without losing any wickets. The partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram continued to flourish, with both batsmen contributing significantly. Marsh displayed a good strike rate and hit boundaries consistently while Markram played aggressively. The team's run rate was consistently around 9.5 to 10, with occasional boundaries and sixes adding to the scoring. The bowlers from Kolkata Knight Riders struggled to make a breakthrough during this phase, with Narine and Chakravarthy bowling the majority of the overs, while Narine conceded more runs than Chakravarthy. The batsmen kept up the pressure and kept the scoreboard ticking with quick singles and doubles.
over summary
In the 9th over of the innings, Lucknow Super Giants continued their strong batting performance, accumulating 10 runs without losing any wickets. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh were at the crease, both playing aggressively and contributing significantly to the team's score. Markram's innings included 2 sixes and 3 fours, while Marsh hit 3 sixes and 2 fours. Sunil Narine bowled this over, conceding 10 runs. The over saw a good mix of singles, twos, and boundaries, showcasing the batsmen's ability to rotate the strike and find the gaps. The batting team's aggressive approach kept the run rate high. The team has not lost any wickets, with 88 runs scored in total.
over summary
Over 8 saw Lucknow Super Giants continue their strong batting display, accumulating 6 runs without losing a wicket. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram remained at the crease, Marsh scoring 36 runs off 26 balls with 3 sixes, and Markram hitting 40 runs off 22 balls including 2 sixes. Varun Chakravarthy bowled the over, conceding 9 runs from his 2 overs so far. The team's total score reached 78 runs with no wickets down, maintaining a run rate of 9.75. The partnership between the batsmen is solid, and the team is in a comfortable position. The over was relatively quiet compared to previous ones, but they still were able to get runs.
over summary
Over 7 witnessed a flurry of runs for Lucknow Super Giants, with 13 runs scored without any wickets falling. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram continued their aggressive batting, contributing significantly to the team's total. Marsh maintained a strike rate of 147.83, while Markram blazed at 189.47. The over included one four and one six, showcasing the attacking intent of the batsmen. Sunil Narine bowled the over, conceding 13 runs, with a significant portion of runs coming from boundaries. The partnership between Marsh and Markram remained unbroken, solidifying Lucknow's strong position. The team's run rate climbed to 10.29, indicating a dominant performance. The opening pair's ability to find boundaries and maintain a high strike rate put pressure on the Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling attack.
over summary
The 6th over of the innings witnessed a flurry of runs, with Lucknow Super Giants accumulating 16 runs without losing any wickets. Aiden Markram, continuing his aggressive form, added to his score while Mitchell Marsh supported well. The over included two sixes, contributing significantly to the scoring rate. The bowler, Harshit Rana, conceded 16 runs from his over. The batting pair displayed positive intent, keeping the scoreboard ticking and maintaining a healthy run rate. The partnership between the batsmen looked solid, with both scoring at a good pace. With no wickets fallen, the team's momentum appeared strong. The over set a good platform for the team. Overall, the over was a successful one for the batting side.
phase summary
The first six overs of the innings saw Lucknow Super Giants making a solid start, reaching 59 runs without losing any wickets. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh were the key batsmen, displaying aggressive intent. Markram scored 36 runs off 19 balls with a strike rate of 189.47, including 2 sixes and 3 fours. Marsh contributed 21 runs off 17 balls. The Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers faced some challenges, with Spencer Johnson and Harshit Rana proving expensive. Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy managed to keep the run rate in check during their overs.
over summary
In the 5th over of the innings, Lucknow Super Giants scored 5 runs without losing any wickets. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh were the batsmen at the crease. Markram scored 28 runs off 16 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six, while Marsh contributed 13 runs from 14 balls with 1 six. Varun Chakravarthy bowled the over, conceding 3 runs. The match score is 43/0 after 5 overs. The run rate is 8.6. The over included 2 extras, consisting of 1 bye. The batsmen showed a good strike rate and were looking to build a good total.
over summary
Over 4 witnessed a flurry of runs, with Lucknow Super Giants scoring 18 runs without losing any wickets. Aiden Markram was particularly aggressive, accumulating 26 runs off 12 balls, including three fours and a six. Mitchell Marsh also contributed with a steady 12 runs from his 12 balls, hitting a six. The over was bowled by Spencer Johnson, who conceded 30 runs in his 2 overs. The over's attacking nature is reflected in the presence of 2 fours and a six. The team's score is now at 38 runs with no wickets lost, and the run rate is at 9.5.
over summary
In the 3rd over of the innings, Lucknow Super Giants scored 5 runs without losing any wickets. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram were at the crease. Marsh has scored 11 runs off 11 balls, including a six, while Markram has 9 runs off 7 balls with a four. Vaibhav Arora bowled the over, conceding 8 runs in his 2 overs so far. The overall score is 20/0 in 3 overs, with a run rate of 6.67. No boundaries were scored in this over. The batting pair continued to build their partnership steadily. The bowler maintained a tight line, but the batsmen managed to pick up singles and a three. The dot ball percentage for the over was high, indicating good bowling discipline. The fielding side appeared focused, preventing any easy runs.
over summary
Over 2 witnessed Lucknow Super Giants continuing their innings with a flourish, accumulating 12 runs without losing any wickets. Aiden Markram played a composed innings, scoring 8 runs off 6 balls, including a boundary. Mitchell Marsh also contributed significantly, smashing a six and scoring 7 runs off his 6 deliveries. The over, bowled by Spencer Johnson, saw a mix of aggressive shots and some tight bowling, with Johnson conceding a six and a four. The Lucknow Super Giants' run rate climbed to 7.5, reaching a total of 15 runs for no wickets in the first two overs. The partnership between Markram and Marsh has been strong, setting a solid foundation for the innings. The Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to tighten their bowling in the upcoming overs to contain the scoring rate.
over summary
In the first over of the match, Lucknow Super Giants scored 3 runs without losing any wickets. Aiden Markram was the primary scorer, contributing all 3 runs from 3 balls, including one three. Mitchell Marsh faced 3 balls but didn't score any runs. Vaibhav Arora bowled the over, conceding 3 runs with an economy rate of 3.0. The over was characterized by a low scoring rate, with no boundaries or sixes. The over saw a high dot ball percentage with a majority of the balls not resulting in any runs. The dot ball percentage for Vaibhav Arora was 83.33%.
toss
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl first