NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants edged past Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a tight IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, boosting their position in the points table. Chasing 182, LSG rode on strong knocks from Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary to seal the win, while KKR’s winless run continued.Earlier, KKR posted 181/4 with contributions from Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green and Rovman Powell. However, their bowling couldn’t hold the total as LSG chased it down in the final over.With this result, LSG moved up to fifth place with two wins from three matches, staying in the mid-table race alongside Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. KKR, meanwhile, remained in ninth place with just one point from four games, struggling for momentum this season.At the top, Rajasthan Royals continue to lead with a perfect record, followed by Punjab Kings and RCB. Net run rate is already playing a key role in separating teams with similar points.Here’s the updated IPL 2026 Points Table:
