The Indian Premier League 2026 concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifting the coveted trophy for the second time in franchise history. The season was packed with thrilling encounters, last-over finishes, and remarkable turnarounds that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Several teams found themselves in seemingly impossible situations before producing stunning comebacks, either with the bat or the ball.
Here are five of the most dramatic comebacks from IPL 2026:
1. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants – Match 15
One of the most thrilling run chases of the season came at Eden Gardens when Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets on the final ball of the match. Batting first, KKR posted a competitive total of 181/4 in 20 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a vital role with a well-made 45 off 33 balls, while the rest of the batting unit contributed valuable runs. LSG’s bowling attack kept things under control, with four bowlers claiming a wicket each.
The chase looked difficult when Lucknow lost wickets at crucial intervals. However, Ayush Badoni anchored the innings brilliantly with 54 off 34 balls before Mukul Choudhary took charge in the death overs. His unbeaten 54 from just 27 deliveries transformed the contest. Despite strong efforts from Vaibhav Arora (2/38) and Anukul Roy (2/32), KKR could not defend the target as LSG crossed the line on the final delivery, completing one of the most dramatic comebacks of the season.
