Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders, the two bottom-placed teams in the IPL 2026, battled it out in the first super over of the season. The match ended in a tie with both teams scoring 155 runs. The Super Giants emerged victorious in the super over, thanks to Sunil Narine’s brilliant bowling that saw Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram dismissed for just one run. Rinku Singh sealed the win with a boundary off the first ball.
Rishabh Pant was the top-scorer for the Super Giants with 42 runs, but it was Himmat Singh’s quickfire 19 that brought them close to victory. KKR’s Rinku Singh played a crucial innings, scoring an unbeaten 83 off 51 balls after a shaky start. Mohsin Khan’s deceptive bowling rattled the KKR batting line-up, taking five wickets to restrict them to a competitive total.
Despite a collective bowling effort from both teams, the match remained closely contested until the end. The Super Giants bowlers kept the scoring rate in check before Rinku Singh’s late onslaught gave KKR the edge. The win keeps Lucknow Super Giants’ campaign alive in the tournament.
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter that showcased the competitiveness of the IPL 2026. The match highlights the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where any team can emerge victorious on a given day. Published on Apr 26, 2026.
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