Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran continued their rollicking start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) season as the Lucknow Super Giants duo took the top two places in the batting charts with explosive fifties in their win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

Lucknow Super Giants stopped Kolkata Knight Riders four runs short of their mammoth total of 238 for 3 at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday but not before a scare. Launching their reply in breath-taking fashion,

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane also explained why Andre Russell batted so low and Sunil Narine didn’t bowl his full quota against LSG.

Kolkata Knight Riders are right in the game as they chase 239 to beat Lucknow Super Giants. They are 136-2 after 11 overs, needing a further 103 from 54 balls. It would be the second-highest chase in IPL history. KKR took 37 runs from the first 14 balls before Quinton de Kock was out lbw on review for 15.

Lucknow Super Giants have clinched a thrilling run-fest against Kolkata Knight Riders by four runs in the Indian Premier League.

Despite a terrific chase from Kolkata Knight Riders, Nicholas Pooran's 87-run onslaught gave Lucknow Super Giants a narrow, four-run win