Yesterday IPL match result: Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine shine as KKR beat LSG in Super Over
Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a thrilling Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Rinku Singh's unbeaten 83 and crucial catches, alongside Sunil Narine's exceptional Super Over bowling, secured the win. Despite Mohsin Khan's five-wicket haul for LSG, KKR emerged victorious, moving up the standings.
Kolkata Knight Riders held their nerve to beat Lucknow Super Giants in a tense Super Over at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. Both teams finished on 155 in their 20 overs, but Sunil Narine made the difference in the decider. Bowling the Super Over, Narine dismissed Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to restrict LSG to just one run - the lowest Super Over total.
KKR chased the target of two runs on the first ball, with Rinku Singh hitting a boundary. He also had a great day in the field, taking four catches. Rinku’s knock lifts KKR, Mohsin stars with ball Earlier, Rinku’s unbeaten 83 off 51 balls helped KKR post 155 for seven.
— KKRiders (@KKRiders) For LSG, Mohsin Khan was outstanding with the ball, picking up 5 for 23. He removed key players like Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Seifert, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell and Anukul Roy. Despite losing wickets regularly, KKR finished strong as Rinku attacked in the final overs to take the total past 150.
LSG lose way after good start Chasing 156, LSG were in a good position at one stage. Rishabh Pant (42) and Markram (31) added 57 runs after the early wicket of Mitchell Marsh. But things changed quickly.