Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine Star as KKR Clinches Dramatic Super Over Victory Against LSG

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a spectacular Super Over victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a nail-biting IPL 2026 encounter at the Ekana Stadium yesterday. Batting first, KKR posted 155, heavily anchored by an explosive, unbeaten 83 off 51 balls by Rinku Singh, who masterfully rescued the team from an early top-order collapse. In a thrilling chase, LSG equaled the score, pushing the game into a tense Super Over. The decisive moment arrived when KKR’s veteran spinner Sunil Narine was handed the ball under immense pressure. Narine bowled a phenomenal over, picking up crucial wickets—including the dangerous Nicholas Pooran—and completely stifling the LSG batters. Rinku Singh, who made history by becoming the first player in IPL history to score over 80 runs and take four catches in a single match, was rightfully awarded Player of the Match. Post-match, cricket experts heavily criticized LSG's tactical decision to send an out-of-form Pooran instead of their more established, in-form batters during the Super Over.