Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: PD Salt
Result · Indian Premier League
Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · LSG 5–2 KKRVenue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · PD Salt
Match preview & overview
KKR Chase Down 162 with 8 Wickets to Spare Against Lucknow
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets at Eden Gardens on 14 April 2024. LSG posted 161/7 after being put in to bat; KKR overhauled the target at a canter, finishing on 162/2. PD Salt was named Player of the Match. The result was largely settled during KKR's middle phase, when they scored 98 runs without losing a wicket across overs 7 to 15. By the time the death overs arrived, the hosts needed only 6 more runs to seal the win.
Lucknow's innings was solid without being exceptional. They accelerated to 49 runs in the powerplay but lost 2 wickets in the process, and the middle phase produced a further 64 runs at the cost of 3 more dismissals. Their death-overs contribution of 48 runs from 2 wickets was reasonable, but 161 at Eden Gardens is a target that gives a batting side like KKR room to attack. LSG's recent form heading into the match had been mixed: three wins from five, including victories over Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings, bracketed by losses to Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.
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
Lucknow Super Giants
Kolkata Knight Riders7
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's middle overs were virtually untouchable
Kolkata Knight Riders scored 98 runs in the middle phase of their chase without losing a single wicket. That kind of dominance across overs 7–15 made the result look one-sided well before the final over arrived.
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LSG's powerplay cost them early control
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Eden Gardens favoured the chasing side again
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PD Salt took home the Player of the Match award
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LSG lead the head-to-head but KKR landed a statement win
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may reflect more value than outright result lines at a venue where individual innings have determined outcomes across close finishes.
- Eden Gardens' 53% chase success rate means the toss decision carries genuine weight; markets around toss-linked outcomes are worth monitoring before the next fixture here.
- LSG's record of winning tight finishes at this ground by 1 or 2 runs suggests their bowling unit can defend low totals when required, which could affect how death-over bowling markets are priced.
- KKR's middle-phase batting in this match produced 98 runs without a wicket. Consistency in that phase could make milestones and partnership markets more relevant for future fixtures involving this lineup.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Who won the KKR vs LSG IPL match on 14 April 2024?
Kolkata Knight Riders won the match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, chasing down Lucknow Super Giants' total of 161/7 with 8 wickets in hand. PD Salt was named Player of the Match.
What was the final score in KKR vs LSG on 14 April 2024?
Lucknow Super Giants posted 161/7 batting first. Kolkata Knight Riders reached 162/2 to win by 8 wickets. KKR's middle-overs phase produced 98 runs without a wicket, making the chase straightforward.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and LSG?
Across all seven IPL meetings, Lucknow Super Giants lead 5–2. LSG have won three of their last five clashes at Eden Gardens specifically, including wins by 1 run and 3 wickets. KKR's 8-wicket victory in April 2024 is their most convincing win in the fixture.
Where can I watch KKR vs LSG matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Fans can also stream via Sky Go or subscribe to a day pass through NOW TV. Coverage typically begins around 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
What is Eden Gardens' record for T20 run-chasing?
Eden Gardens has hosted 171 T20 matches and the chasing side wins approximately 53% of the time. The average first-innings score is 186, while the average second-innings score is 170, suggesting defending sides hold a modest structural edge but the ground is broadly competitive for both.
Who was Player of the Match in KKR vs LSG on 14 April 2024?
PD Salt of Kolkata Knight Riders won the Player of the Match award for his performance with the bat during KKR's successful run chase at Eden Gardens.
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Photo credits (4)
- Philip Salt — photo by Dave Morton, Public domain · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ishant Sharma — photo by Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Harbhajan Singh — photo by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 · source