Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India]: In one of the most dramatic matches of the IPL season, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants in a thrilling Super Over finish after both teams ended tied at 155 runs in regulation play.
The high-pressure encounter featured batting collapses, a stunning rescue innings, and a match-winning Super Over performance that kept fans on edge until the final ball.
Rinku Singh Rescues KKR After Top-Order Collapse
Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders found themselves in serious trouble after losing wickets regularly throughout the innings.
At one stage, KKR were struggling at 93/7 after 15 overs before Rinku Singh produced a sensational counter-attacking innings.
Rinku remained unbeaten on 83 runs off 51 balls, rescuing KKR with a fearless display of power hitting. His aggressive finish included four consecutive sixes in the final over, helping KKR post a competitive total of 155/7.
Cameron Green also contributed with a valuable 34-run knock during the middle overs.
For LSG, Mohsin Khan delivered an exceptional bowling performance, claiming a five-wicket haul and finishing with figures of 5/23.
LSG Collapse Nearly Costs the Match
Chasing a modest target of 156, Lucknow Super Giants once again struggled to establish momentum with the bat.
The team suffered another dramatic middle-order collapse, continuing concerns around their batting consistency this season.
Despite the setbacks, LSG managed to stay alive in the contest through late resistance. The turning point came in the final over when No. 9 batter Mohammed Shami smashed a last-ball six off Kartik Tyagi to level the scores and force a Super Over.
Rishabh Pant top-scored for LSG with 42 runs.
Sunil Narine Delivers Match-Winning Super Over
The Super Over completely shifted in KKR’s favour thanks to a brilliant spell from veteran spinner Sunil Narine.
Bowling under immense pressure, Narine conceded just one run while taking two wickets, effectively shutting down LSG’s scoring opportunities and producing one of the most dominant Super Overs in IPL history.
KKR Seal Victory in Style
Chasing a minimal target in the Super Over, Rinku Singh once again stepped up and calmly finished the contest by hitting a boundary off the very first delivery bowled by Prince Yadav.
The victory further strengthened KKR’s campaign while adding pressure on LSG, who suffered their fifth consecutive defeat of the season.
Brief Scores
Kolkata Knight Riders
155/7 (20 Overs)
Rinku Singh – 83*
Cameron Green – 34
Mohsin Khan – 5/23
Lucknow Super Giants
155/8 (20 Overs)
Rishabh Pant – 42
Result
KKR won via Super Over
What This Means for Both Teams
KKR Positives
Rinku Singh’s outstanding finishing ability
Narine’s match-winning experience under pressure
Strong lower-order resilience
LSG Concerns
Fifth consecutive defeat
Continued batting inconsistency
Failure to capitalize during chase situations
With the IPL playoff race intensifying, momentum and consistency are becoming increasingly critical for teams moving deeper into the season.
Final Verdict
The KKR vs LSG clash delivered everything expected from a high-pressure IPL thriller — dramatic momentum shifts, individual brilliance, and a nail-biting Super Over finish.
While Rinku Singh’s sensational innings laid the foundation, Sunil Narine’s extraordinary Super Over performance ultimately sealed a memorable victory for Kolkata Knight Riders.
