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LSG's Khan enters Purple Cap race with stunning 5/23
27 Apr
Summary
- Mohsin Khan took a career-best 5 wickets for 23 runs.
- His performance propelled LSG to a crucial victory.
- Khan's five-wicket haul moved him into the top 10 wicket-takers.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) kept their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoff hopes alive following a commanding bowling performance, spearheaded by Mohsin Khan. On Sunday, April 26, Khan recorded his career-best figures of 5 wickets for 23 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
This exceptional spell by Khan not only guided LSG to a critical victory but also saw him enter the contention for the IPL 2026 Purple Cap. Prior to this match, Khan had secured four wickets across three games. His recent five-wicket haul has increased his total to nine wickets in just four matches played this season.