Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 98 runs
Player of the match: SP Narine
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 2–5 LSGVenue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · SP Narine
Match preview & overview
KKR Dismantle LSG by 98 Runs in Lucknow as Narine Stars
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 5 May 2024. KKR posted 235/6 after LSG won the toss and chose to field, a total that sat 58 runs above the venue's first-innings average of 177. LSG's chase never found its footing after the powerplay and they were dismissed for 137. Sunil Narine was named Player of the Match for his contributions across both innings.
The margin puts this result in context. Seven teams have faced 235-plus in the second innings of an IPL match at Ekana and none had ever come close. LSG's 98-run defeat was the largest losing margin in the seven-match history between these two franchises, most of which had been decided by single-figure runs tallies.
KKR arrived at this match in decent IPL 2024 form, having won three of their last five games. LSG came in with a 3-2 record over the same period, though one of those defeats had come against KKR themselves earlier in the season.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Lucknow Super Giants lead the series 5–2 from 7 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2026
Series standing
Kolkata Knight Riders
Lucknow Super Giants7
Total meetings
0
No results
7
In last 7
Recent encounters
Last 72026LSG won by 3 wickets
2025LSG won by 4 runs
2024KKR won by 98 runs
2024KKR won by 8 wickets
2023LSG won by 1 run
2022LSG won by 2 runs
2022LSG won by 75 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
KKR posted a massive 235/6 against the run of play
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and chose to field, fully expecting to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders on a surface averaging 177 in the first innings. KKR's batters had other ideas, piling on 235/6. That total sat 58 runs above the venue's average first-innings score across 44 matches.
Angle 02
A 70-run powerplay set the tone immediately
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LSG's middle order collapsed under pressure
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SP Narine earned Player of the Match honours
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Head-to-head still favours LSG despite the result
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more value than outright lines in high-scoring Ekana fixtures, given the surface's history of rewarding aggressive top-order play.
- Total runs markets are worth monitoring at this venue: the average first-innings score of 177 across 44 matches can be skewed sharply upward when conditions suit the bat, as KKR's 235 demonstrates.
- With LSG's middle order having collapsed dramatically (7 wickets for 75 runs in the middle phase), fall-of-wicket and dismissal markets tend to be more active in matches where one side has pace options in the powerplay.
- Venue chase-success rate at Ekana sits at 53 per cent across 44 matches, making outright result markets relatively balanced in normal conditions, though large first-innings totals shift that calculus considerably.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Who won the KKR vs LSG IPL 2024 match on 5 May?
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 98 runs. KKR posted 235/6 after Lucknow Super Giants chose to field, then bowled out LSG for 137. It was one of the heaviest defeats in the rivalry's seven-match history.
Who was Player of the Match in KKR vs LSG on 5 May 2024?
SP Narine (Sunil Narine) was named Player of the Match. He contributed with both bat and ball and was the standout performer as KKR claimed a comprehensive 98-run victory.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and LSG?
Across seven IPL meetings, Lucknow Super Giants lead 5 wins to 2. The series has historically been tight, with two matches decided by fewer than 5 runs, but KKR's 98-run win in May 2024 was the largest margin yet recorded between the sides.
Where to watch KKR vs LSG in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can stream via Sky Go or the Sky Sports app, and a Now TV day pass is an option for non-subscribers wanting individual matches.
What is the average score at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow?
Across 44 T20 matches at Ekana, the average first-innings score is 177 and the average second-innings score is 157. Teams fielding first win approximately 47 per cent of the time, as the chase-success rate sits at 53 per cent.
How did LSG's chase go against KKR on 5 May 2024?
LSG started their chase reasonably, reaching 55/1 in the powerplay. The innings then fell apart in the middle overs, where they lost 7 wickets for just 75 runs. The final five overs yielded only 7 runs for the loss of 2 more wickets, with LSG finishing all out for 137, well short of the 236 target.
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