‘Akki on fire’: Akash Singh celebrates in style after dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson - Watch
Akash Singh made an immediate impact in his IPL 2026 debut for Lucknow Super Giants, taking two crucial wickets inside the powerplay. He celebrated by displaying a special paper message, which quickly went viral. The left-arm pacer dismissed CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, shifting momentum in LSG's favor.
NEW DELHI: Akash Singh made an instant impact in his first match of IPL 2026, dismissing two key Chennai Super Kings batters inside the powerplay before celebrating with a special message that quickly caught attention at the Ekana Stadium on Friday. Playing his first game of the season for Lucknow Super Giants, the left-arm pacer struck in just his second over by removing CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and then returned to dismiss opener Sanju Samson, derailing the visitors after a steady start. Paper message celebration goes viral After dismissing Gaikwad in the third over, Akash reached into his pocket and pulled out a folded chit, showing it around the stadium.
The message read: “Akki on fire — Akash knows how to take wickets in T20 game. ” The celebration immediately became a talking point, with cameras capturing the unusual moment. Gaikwad was dismissed for 13 off 9 balls.
Attempting a pull off a back-of-a-length delivery, he mistimed the shot and spooned a simple catch to Nicholas Pooran. WATCH: — IPL (@IPL) Samson follows, message returns Akash returned in the sixth over and struck again. This time Samson, who had looked comfortable early on, flicked a delivery off his hips straight to Mukul Choudhary in the deep.
Samson departed for 20 off 20 balls, and Akash repeated the now-famous celebration — taking out the same chit and flashing it with a grin. The double strike reduced CSK from 31 without loss in 3. 4 overs to 36 for 2 in 5.