US EditionGreen Light: Aussie Shines as KKR Win Brief Super Over
- On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants in a Super Over at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Sunil Narine restricted LSG to 1/2, while Rinku Singh hit the winning runs on the first ball.
- Vice-Captain Rinku turned the tide for KKR, smashing an unbeaten 83 off 51 balls to reach 155/7 despite Mohsin Khan's career-best 5/23. The team had been reeling at 93/7 after 15 overs before the late onslaught.
- Requiring 17 runs in the final over, Lucknow Super Giants forced the Super Over when Mohammed Shami hit a last-ball six off Kartik Tyagi during the regulation 40 overs. The match remained tied after regulation play.
- Following their fifth consecutive loss, LSG captain Rishabh Pant admitted the team desperately needs a break. The defeat leaves the side at the bottom of the Indian Premier League points table.
- This second win of the season lifts KKR off the bottom of the Indian Premier League points table. Ajinkya Rahane credited the team's familiarity with the venue for the strategic advantage.
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Narine magic seals Super Over win for KKR after tie against LSG
Lucknow: After Lucknow Super Giants walked with them toe-to-toe in regulation time, Kolkata Knight Riders found a familiar saviour in Sunil Narine to register a tight Super Over victory in their IPL match here on Sunday, April 26. Both Super Giants and Knight Riders ended up at 155 when a total of 40 overs were bowled, but Narine made all the difference in the Super Over. Conjuring his years’ of experience, the spinner dismissed Nicholas Pooran …
Skipper Rishabh Pant Reflects After Super Over Heartbreak | Sports-Games
Rishabh Pant, LSG skipper conceded their need for a break after a loss to KKR in a super over IPL match. Despite leading KKR to 93/7, Rinku Singh's rescue act pushed LSG to a Super Over defeat. Pant emphasized accountability and trust in team dynamics during pressure games.
Rinku, Narine shine as KKR tide over LSG in Super Over
Super Over IPL: KKR defeated LSG in a Super Over thriller as Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine delivered key performances in IPL 2026 clash, keeping playoff momentum alive in a closely fought encounter that went down to the final ball drama match finish n.
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