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- LSG vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026: Rinku Singh’s heroics seal dramatic Super Over win for KKR
LSG vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026: Rinku Singh’s heroics seal dramatic Super Over win for KKR
LSG had dominated key phases of the match, especially with the ball, thanks to Mohsin Khan’s outstanding spell of 5 for 23. The left-arm pacer ripped through KKR’s batting order, removing Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Seifert, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell and Anukul Roy. His clever use of pace variations and lengths on a slow black soil pitch left KKR struggling for momentum for most of their innings.
However, Rinku Singh changed the narrative late in the innings. His unbeaten 83 off 51 balls anchored KKR’s recovery, and a late onslaught in the final overs, including a burst of boundaries and sixes, pushed them to a competitive 155 for 7.
LSG’s chase had moments of control but lacked finishing power. Rishabh Pant (42) and Aiden Markram (31) added 57 runs for the second wicket after Mitchell Marsh’s early dismissal. But both batters fell at key moments, leaving the innings exposed. The lower order kept hopes alive, dragging the game into a final over thriller.
The last over turned chaotic when Kartik Tyagi bowled two no-balls and leaked runs under pressure. Despite being allowed to continue, he was hit for a boundary that eventually led to Mohammed Shami smashing a last-ball six, forcing the first Super Over of IPL 2026.
In the Super Over, Sunil Narine produced a match-winning spell of precision. He dismissed Nicholas Pooran first ball and then Aiden Markram soon after, restricting LSG to just 1 for 2, the lowest Super Over score in IPL history.
Rinku Singh completed the job immediately, hitting a boundary off the first ball to seal victory. His overall contribution, including four catches in the field, made it a complete all-round performance. KKR moved to eighth on the table, while LSG slipped to tenth after yet another heartbreaking defeat.
- Rishabh Pant 26 (28)
- Aiden Markram 28 (23)
Varun Chakaravarthy to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on off, Rishabh strides forward and uses his wrists to drive it down to long on for an easy single. So 10 runs from Varun's second over. His figures read 2-0-15-0 so far. LSG need 99 from 66 balls.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Rishabh Pant, Short, around off, Pant hangs deep inside the crease and chop-cuts it to backward point.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Rishabh Pant, From around the stump. Full, around off, sliding in. Pant clips it across to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, Pushed fuller, on off, Aiden drives it with a straight bat for a single at long off.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, SIX! Clean strike! A googly from Varun, full on middle. Aiden Markram picks the variation nicely, gets the front leg out of the way, and dumps it beyond the ropes behind long on for half a dozen. 50 UP FOR LSG!
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, Flat, full, on middle. Markram is hurried on the front foot and drills it back to Varun.
- Aiden Markram 21 (20)
- Rishabh Pant 23 (25)
Sunil Narine to Aiden Markram, Full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram drills this down to long on for one.
Sunil Narine to Aiden Markram, A bit too close to cut. Flatter and a tad short on off, Aiden Markram backs away and looks to cut this square on off but gets it away off the inner half of his bat to covers for no run.
Sunil Narine to Rishabh Pant, Drags the length back, on the pads, Pant stands tall and whips this to deep mid-wicket and collects one more run.
Sunil Narine to Aiden Markram, Floated onto the pads, Aiden Markram flicks this down to long on for a single.
Sunil Narine to Rishabh Pant, A tad fuller, around the pads, Rishabh Pant hits this well towards the right of deep square leg for one more.
Sunil Narine to Aiden Markram, Short of a length, around off, spinning away from the batter. Aiden Markram backs away and pushes this to the left of long off for a run.
Still crawling run-a-ball, LSG. They need 114 runs from 78 balls. Switch of ends for Sunil Narine. 1-0-8-0 so far. He replaces Vaibhav Arora.
- Rishabh Pant 21 (23)
- Aiden Markram 18 (16)
Varun Chakaravarthy to Rishabh Pant, Googly, around off, Rishabh Pant gets on top of the bounce and blocks this out.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, Quicker one, on the pads, Aiden leg glances this to fine leg for a single.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, WIDE! Fired down the leg side, Aiden Markram goes for a flick, looking for runs but misses out. Wide called.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, Floated onto the pads, Aiden Markram tucks this to mid-wicket for a dot.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length, wide outside off, Rishabh Pant slaps this towards sweeper cover for another run.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aiden Markram, Googly on the pads, Aiden Markram pushes this down to long on for one more.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Rishabh Pant, Quicker and fuller around off, Rishabh Pant strides out in front and guides this towards the fielder at short third for a single.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is substituted by Varun Chakaravarthy
That's the end of the Powerplay. A sluggish one for LSG, but more importantly, they have lost just 1 wicket. At the same stage, KKR were 31/3. Kolkata Knight Riders use their Impact Sub option by bringing in Varun Chakaravarthy, while subbing Angkrish Raghuvanshi out. Rinku is off the field as well, for some reason. Varun Chakaravarthy is straight into the attack, replacing Sunil Narine.
- Aiden Markram 16 (13)
- Rishabh Pant 19 (20)
Vaibhav Arora to Aiden Markram, FOUR! A boundary to close the Powerplay. Pitched up, a bit too straight on middle and leg, Aiden Markram picks it up with a flick and hits this over the mid on fielder for a boundary. LSG score 37 off the first 6 overs for the loss of 1 wicket.
Vaibhav Arora to Rishabh Pant, Short-pitched delivery, around off, Rishabh Pant gets up on his toes and dabs to extra cover for a single.
Varun Chakaravarthy is warming up near the KKR dugout. As expected, he will be their impact sub and might come in very soon.
Vaibhav Arora to Aiden Markram, Good length, on middle and leg, Aiden Markram rolls this to long on and takes a single.
Vaibhav Arora to Aiden Markram, Back of a length, around off, Aiden Markram presses onto his front foot and punches this to extra cover.
Vaibhav Arora to Rishabh Pant, Full and around off, Rishabh Pant gets on the front foot and drives this to deep point for a run.
Change? No. Vaibhav Arora to continue. 2-0-6-1 so far.
Vaibhav Arora to Rishabh Pant, Good length, on middle and leg, Rishabh Pant looks to flick this in the air but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball drops short of the bowler.
- Rishabh Pant 17 (17)
- Aiden Markram 11 (10)
Sunil Narine to Rishabh Pant, A quicker carrom-ball, in the line of the stumps. Pant backs away and helps this through point for a single.
Sunil Narine to Aiden Markram, Quicker one, on off, Aiden Markram casually flicks this through mid on for an easy rotation of strike.
Sunil Narine to Rishabh Pant, Fuller around the pads, Rishabh Pant smashes this to deep backward square leg for one.
Sunil Narine to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Hit well in the gap for four. Short of a length, on middle and leg, Rishabh Pant goes deep inside the crease and pulls this flat through the mid-wicket and square leg gap for a boundary.
Sunil Narine to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length, on off, Rishabh Pant cuts this to backward point for no run.
Sunil Narine to Aiden Markram, Quicker one, on middle and leg, Aiden Markram flicks this through short fine leg for a single.
Lucknow Super Giants need 134 runs from 96 balls. And it is now time for spin as Sunil Narine is brought on. He replaces Cameron Green.
- Aiden Markram 9 (8)
- Rishabh Pant 11 (13)
Vaibhav Arora to Aiden Markram, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Aiden Markram clips it to mid-wicket for one more.
Vaibhav Arora to Rishabh Pant, Fuller again and on off, Rishabh Pant drills it to mid off for one.
Vaibhav Arora to Rishabh Pant, Good stop, but overthrows! Pitched up and around off, Rishabh Pant takes a stride out and drives it firmly wide of cover. Angkrish Raghuvanshi dives to his right and makes a fine diving stop. He gets up and throws it at the batter's end but Markram is comfortably in before the stumps are hit. The ball then deflects away to the square leg region, allowing the batters to get the second run.
Vaibhav Arora to Rishabh Pant, So close! Full again and on middle and off, shapes in a touch, Rishabh Pant looks to drive but gets an inside edge just past the leg stump, rolling to short fine leg.
Vaibhav Arora to Rishabh Pant, Touch fuller, on middle, attacks the stumps, Rishabh Pant knocks it towards mid on.
Vaibhav Arora to Aiden Markram, Good length and on off, keeps a bit low, Aiden Markram steers it away towards point for a single.
- Aiden Markram 7 (6)
- Rishabh Pant 8 (9)
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, A low full toss, on middle, angling in, Aiden Markram gets his bat down and drills it to long on for one more.
Cameron Green to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length and on off, Rishabh Pant opens the bat face and runs it down to deep third for a single.
Cameron Green to Rishabh Pant, Short of a length and on middle, Rishabh Pant does not have much room to work with and pats it down the pitch.
Cameron Green to Rishabh Pant, SIX! Gets hold of that one! Pitched up and on middle, angling in a bit. Rishabh Pant charges down the track, stays leg side of the ball and launches it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Cameron Green to Rishabh Pant, Full again and on off, Rishabh Pant drives it firmly wide of mid off. Rovman Powell dives to his left and makes a good stop.
Cameron Green to Rishabh Pant, Fuller in length and on off, Rishabh Pant pushes it away to short cover.
Manish Pandey is in as a substitute fielder for Rovman Powell. But Powell is looking better now and looks ready to take the field. Cameron Green is called into the attack now, replacing Anukul Roy.
LSG had pushed KKR to the limit in regulation time, restricting them to 155 for 7, largely thanks to a sensational five-wicket haul from Mohsin Khan. His spell dismantled the KKR top order and middle order, removing key batters including Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Seifert, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell and Anukul Roy. Despite Rinku Singh’s late burst of 83 not out, KKR looked below par at one stage.
In response, LSG’s chase never fully settled. Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram stitched a 57-run stand, but both fell at crucial moments, while the lower order struggled to finish the job despite getting close to victory. Mohammed Shami’s last-ball six off Kartik Tyagi forced the match into the first Super Over of the season.
In the Super Over, Sunil Narine turned the game decisively in KKR’s favour. He dismissed Nicholas Pooran on the first ball and later removed Aiden Markram, restricting LSG to just 1 for 2, the lowest Super Over score in IPL history.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase instantly with a boundary off the first delivery, sealing a famous win for KKR. His all-round impact, including four catches in the field, made him the standout performer of the night. The result lifted KKR to eighth on the table, while LSG slipped to the bottom after another narrow defeat.
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Venue
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
