In a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a Super Over during the IPL 2026 season. The match, which saw both teams tied after 20 overs, was decided by a nail-biting Super Over where KKR held their nerve to clinch the win.
Match Summary
Chasing a target of 165 runs set by LSG, KKR managed to level the score at 165-6 in their allotted 20 overs. The Super Over saw KKR bat first, scoring 12 runs, with Rinku Singh playing a crucial knock. In response, LSG could only manage 9 runs, handing KKR a memorable victory.
Key Performances
Rinku Singh was the star for KKR, smashing 48 runs off 32 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Sunil Narine also contributed with a quickfire 35 off 22 balls and took 2 wickets for 25 runs in his four overs. For LSG, Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant 62 off 45 balls, but his efforts went in vain.
Turning Point
The match turned in KKR's favor during the final over of the regular innings, where they needed 12 runs. Rinku Singh hit a six and a four off the last two balls to tie the game. In the Super Over, Andre Russell bowled a tight over, conceding only 9 runs and taking the wicket of Marcus Stoinis.
Post-Match Reactions
KKR captain Shreyas Iyer praised his team's composure under pressure. "It was a team effort. Rinku and Narine were outstanding, and our bowlers did a great job in the Super Over," he said. LSG skipper KL Rahul acknowledged the close contest, stating, "We were just a few runs short. Credit to KKR for holding their nerve."
Impact on Points Table
With this win, KKR moved to the second spot in the IPL 2026 points table, while LSG remained in fourth place. The victory boosted KKR's net run rate significantly.
