In a gripping encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 26, 2026, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edged out the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 2 wickets in a Super Over finish. Both teams posted identical scores of 155 in their respective 20 overs, leading to the tie-breaker where KKR successfully chased down the target, securing a memorable victory.<\/p>\n
Opting to bat first, LSG faced early setbacks, losing their first wicket at 8 runs. Aiden Markram and Rishabh Pant then stabilized the innings, with Markram contributing 31 runs off 27 balls and Pant anchoring the middle order with a solid 42 runs from 38 balls. Despite these efforts, LSG managed to reach a total of 155\/8 in their 20 overs, setting a challenging target for KKR. The fall of wickets was as follows:<\/p>\n
Chasing a target of 156, KKR’s innings faltered early, with the team at a precarious 31 for 3. However, Rinku Singh’s explosive 83 runs off 51 balls, including 7 fours and 5 sixes, revitalized the chase. His partnership with Sunil Narine, who contributed 4 runs off 6 balls, was crucial in guiding KKR to the Super Over. The fall of wickets in KKR’s innings was as follows:<\/p>\n
Rinku Singh’s match-winning performance was the highlight of the day. His aggressive batting not only rescued KKR from a challenging position but also propelled them to victory in the Super Over. His innings was marked by precise shot selection and impeccable timing, making him the undisputed Player of the Match.<\/p>\n
Rishabh Pant’s resilience in the middle order was commendable. His 42 runs off 38 balls provided the necessary stability for LSG, allowing them to post a competitive total. His ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries under pressure showcased his experience and skill.<\/p>\n
Mohsin Khan’s exceptional bowling was instrumental in restricting KKR’s scoring. His figures of 5 wickets for 20 runs were a testament to his accuracy and ability to exploit the conditions effectively. His performance was a key factor in LSG’s initial dominance.<\/p>\n
Vaibhav Arora’s contribution with the ball was significant, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs. His disciplined bowling in the middle overs applied pressure on the KKR batsmen, contributing to the team’s overall performance.<\/p>\n
This victory was crucial for KKR, as it not only boosted their points tally but also improved their net run rate, enhancing their prospects for a playoff spot. For LSG, the loss was a setback, but their competitive performance indicated potential for future matches. Both teams will look to build on their performances as the tournament progresses, aiming for consistency to secure a place in the playoffs.<\/p>\n
For a detailed visual recap of this thrilling encounter, you can watch the official match highlights here: <\/p>\n
Kolkata Knight Riders edge out Lucknow Super Giants in a Super Over thriller in IPL 2026 Match 38, with Rinku Singh’s explosive 83 leading the chase.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3372,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35,207,213,224],"tags":[220,215,28],"class_list":["post-2858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","category-ipl","category-ipl-results","category-t20","tag-ipl","tag-ipl-breaking-news","tag-video"],"blocksy_meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2858","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2858"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2858\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3528,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2858\/revisions\/3528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}