IPL 2026: Sunil Narine magic and Rinku Singh firepower seal Super Over heist for KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders won a thrilling Super Over against Lucknow Super Giants. The match ended tied after regulation time. Sunil Narine was the hero in the Super Over, taking crucial wickets.
Rinku Singh also played a vital role with bat and ball. LSG's chase faltered despite good starts. KKR's win lifts them in the standings.
Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a nerve-shredding Super Over win against Lucknow Super Giants after both teams finished tied on 155 in regulation time at Lucknow on Sunday. The contest swung wildly across 40 overs, but Sunil Narine once again proved to be KKR’s trusted match-winner in the most decisive moment. Handed the Super Over, Narine delivered a near-perfect over under immense pressure, removing Nicholas Pooran off the very first ball as he missed a slog sweep against a tossed-up off-break that crashed into the stumps.
The pressure only intensified from there. Rishabh Pant managed a single to get off strike, but Narine struck again soon after, dismissing Aiden Markram. Markram attempted to go over the infield but mistimed it completely, and a brilliant relay effort near the boundary saw Rovman Powell flick the ball back in the air before stepping over the rope, allowing Rinku Singh to complete a sharp catch.
LSG were left stunned at 1 for 2 in the Super Over, the lowest ever recorded score in IPL Super Over history. With just two runs needed, Rinku Singh walked out and finished the game immediately, driving Prince Yadav’s first delivery to the boundary. It was a fitting end to a complete all-round performance from Rinku, who earlier smashed an unbeaten 83 off 51 balls and also took four catches in the field.