Pune, May 7: Lucknow Super Giants thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 75 runs to almost clinch an IPL play-off berth on Saturday.

LSG took 30 runs off Shivam Mavi's 19th over to end up on 176 for 7 against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match on Saturday.

Quinton de Kock was top-scorer with 50 off 29 balls while Deepak Hooda scored 41 off 27 balls.

However Marcus Stonis (28 off 14 balls) and Jason Holder (13 off 6 balls) hit five sixes off the penultimate over to take the team to a decent total.

In reply, KKR were bundled out for 101 in 4.3 overs with Avesh Khan and Jason Holder taking hree wickets apiece.

Brief Scores: LSG 176 for 7 (Quinton de Kock 50 off 29 balls, Deepak Hooda 41 off 27 balls, Andre Russell 2/22)

KKR 101 in 14.3 overs (Andre Russell 45, Avesh Khan 3/19, Jason Holder 3/31).

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Mangaluru: Iqra Arabic proudly felicitated three of its students who recently achieved national recognition in the Hifz Competition.

The event was graced by the Chief Editor of Vartha Bharati, Abdus Salam Puthige, who underscored the importance of acquiring in-depth knowledge and encouraged students to pursue excellence across diverse fields.

Maulana Yahya Tangal emphasized the significance of living in accordance with Shariah principles. Syed Beary Sahib, Chairman of the Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Educational and Charitable Trust, spoke about the vital role of moral values and stressed the need for holistic development of society.

The program was attended by School Secretary Janab Haneef Haji Sahib, Principal Maulana Saalim Nadwi, and several distinguished guests.