IPL 2026: Sanjiv Goenka Spotted Gifting LSG Jerseys To KKR Fans, Video Goes Viral (WATCH)

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner, Sanjiv Goenka, was spotted giving away his team's jersey to the supporters of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the IPL 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, April 9.

The LSG secured their second successive win of the season with a thrilling three-wicket victory over the KKR. With a 182-run target, the Super Giants chased it down on the final ball of the match, with Mukul Choudhary pulling off a heist in the final over of the run chase when the team needed 14 off 6 balls to win the match. He played an unbeaten knock of 54 off 27 balls to take LSG past the finishing line.

For the KKR, Ankul Roy led the bowling attack with figures of 2/32 at an economy rate of 8.00 in his spell of four overs. Vaibhav Arora also picked two wickets while conceding 38 runs at an economy rate of 9.50 in four overs. Sunil Narine (1/13), Karthik Tyagi (1/31), and Cameron Green (1/28) picked a wicket each.

Also Read: A Silent Eden Gardens: KKR's Poor Run Continues in IPL 2026 as Empty Stands Spark Debate

Sanjiv Goenka Gifting LSG Jersey to KKR Fans Goes Viral

As usual, Sanjiv Goenka was present at the Eden Gardens Stadium for LSG's clash against the KKR. The LSG owner often attends his team's matches, be it home or away, showing his support and active presence around the franchise.

However, Goenka did something that caught the attention of the spectators as he was seen gifting LSG jerseys to KKR fans inside the stadium. In a video that went viral on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), the LSG owner, who was standing at the VIP balcony of the Eden Gardens, was seen interacting with fans and handing over LSG jerseys to KKR supporters.

The KKR fans were smiling and happily accepting the LSG jerseys from Sanjiv Goenka, the moment quickly went viral on social media.

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka in the stands at Eden Gardens. Engaging with KKR fans. twitter/aRIUyNTVmU

- Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 9, 2026

Sanjiv Goenka has been a passionate supporter of the Lucknow Super Giants since the franchise's inception, often seen actively engaging with fans during matches. The RPSG chairman has attended the majority of the LSG's matches since IPL 2022, consistently backing the team from the stands and then interacting with the players after the match, underlining his close involvement with the franchise's journey in the league.

Sanjiv Goenka's Gesture Sparks Reactions

The viral clip of LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka giving away his team's jerseys for free to the KKR supporters has sparked reactions on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), with fans and cricket enthusiasts sharing mixed responses online, as the unusual gesture from a franchise owner quickly became a talking point and went viral across platforms.

Taking to their X handles, fans and cricket enthusiasts reacted with a mix of humour, surprise, and criticism. Some were amused seeing KKR supporters collecting LSG jerseys inside an away stadium, while others called the scene“weird” and questioned fans accepting rival merchandise.

A few joked about 'converting KKR fans into LSG fans,' while others mocked the gesture, saying it reflected poor loyalty and unusual crowd behaviour at Eden Gardens.

No way KKR fans out there collecting LSG jersey The Reverse Sweep (@trspodcastt) April 9, 2026

Doing this in an away stadium is weird, n home fans actually jumping to collect them is weirder `rR (@ryandesa_7) April 10, 2026

Sharam aa rahi mujhe apne KKR fans ko dekh kr Khoon khaul raha hai! Upar se bhadwa Goenka nahi manega kabhi Sporty (@peamceout) April 9, 2026

He is promoting his team by interacting with other team fans because there is no fans for his team Nightwing (@CSKNH007) April 9, 2026

Converting KKR fans to LSG fans. Second most influential converter in Kolkata's history. Sid (@sid_2893) April 10, 2026

Goenka introducing himself to future LSG fans. early networking at Eden

- Vyrat Koolhi (@unknownmanindia) April 9, 2026

Goenka Saab Distributing Jerseys to away Team Fans Looks to increase the LSG Jerseys in the Away Game....

- Lonely guy (@iam_suryatej) April 9, 2026

Bro playing smart giving away free LSG jersey

- Sir Shah Analyst (@SirShahAnalyst) April 9, 2026

From the stands to the fans Sanjiv Goenka keeping it real at Eden Gardens

- Cricket Insights (@Cric_Insights2) April 9, 2026

Blud is distributing lag jerseys to kkr fans in Kolkata He's definitely a great businessman

- Shlok Godambe (@ar89938) April 9, 2026

KKR fans behaving like beggars, No loyalty towards its franchise

- Meghnath (@Meghnath_trader) April 9, 2026

Seriously...KKR walo ki loyalty khaha gayi... bhikari

- VK (@user1845name) April 9, 2026

With two wins and a defeat, Lucknow Super Giants are currently at the fifth spot on the points table with 4 points and have a net run rate (NRR) of -0.359. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, are at the ninth spot with three losses and one no result.

The LSG will return to action when they take on the Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, April 12, while KKR will lock horns with the Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on April 14, Sunday.

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