IPL 2022: LSG Qualify for Playoffs – 2nd Team Confirmed
- The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a playoff spot in the IPL after a narrow 2-run victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring encounter.
- Lucknow's innings was defined by an outstanding, undefeated opening partnership between Quinton De kock, who smashed 140 runs off 70 balls, and KL Rahul, who contributed 68 not...
- KKR's response began poorly, with Mohsin Khan's accurate bowling causing early trouble.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have triumphantly secured their playoff spot in the IPL 2022 season after a nail-biting 2-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This win makes Lucknow the second team confirmed for the playoffs, bolstered by an explosive, unbeaten partnership between Quinton De Kock, who hammered 140 runs, and KL Rahul’s 68. Mohsin Khan’s crucial bowling stifled KKR’s efforts, while Rinku Singh’s late hitting almost snatched victory. Stay updated on the crucial moments with insights provided by News Directory 3. Now that LSG is in, the excitement really ramps up! Discover what’s next as the Super Giants gear up for the next stage of the tournament.
Lucknow Super Giants Clinch Playoff Berth in Thrilling IPL Match
updated May 28, 2025
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a playoff spot in the IPL after a narrow 2-run victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring encounter. lucknow is the second team to qualify for the playoffs with 18 points.
Lucknow’s innings was defined by an outstanding, undefeated opening partnership between Quinton De kock, who smashed 140 runs off 70 balls, and KL Rahul, who contributed 68 not out from 51 deliveries. Thier combined effort propelled LSG to 210/0 in 20 overs. Kolkata,needing a win to stay in playoff contention,faced a daunting chase.
KKR’s response began poorly, with Mohsin Khan’s accurate bowling causing early trouble. Khan finished with 3/20. Nitish Rana (42 off 22) and shreyas Iyer (50 off 29) then counter-attacked, bringing KKR back into contention.
However, rapid wickets, coupled with tight bowling from Khan, Marcus stoinis, and avesh Khan, shifted the momentum back to Lucknow.Despite this,Rinku Singh (40 off 15) and Sunil Narine (21* off 7) launched a late assault,taking the match to the final ball.
Needing 17 runs in the last over, Rinku Singh hit stoinis for 6, 4, and 4 in the first three balls, reducing the equation to 3 runs from 2 balls. Though,a diving catch by Evin Lewis dismissed Singh,and Stoinis then bowled Umesh Yadav with a yorker on the last ball,sealing the victory for the Lucknow Super Giants and ending Kolkata’s playoff hopes.
What’s next
With a playoff berth secured, the Lucknow Super Giants will focus on maintaining their momentum as they prepare for the next stage of the IPL tournament.