At a glance
- Rinku Singh’s 83* rescues KKR and finishes the job
- Mohsin Khan’s 5 for 23 goes in vain despite early dominance
- Super Over brilliance from Narine seals KKR victory
Kolkata Knight Riders held their nerve in a chaotic, edge of the seat contest to defeat Lucknow Super Giants after a dramatic tie at 155 for 7 and 155 for 8 forced a Super Over finish.
In a match that twisted and turned until the very last ball, it was Rinku Singh who stood tallest, producing a match defining 83* off 51 balls and then calmly finishing the job when it mattered most.
Kolkata Knight Riders 155 for 7 (Rinku 83*, Green 34, Mohsin 5-23) beat Lucknow Super Giants 155 for 8 (Pant 42, Markram 31, Arora 2-24, Varun 2-33) via Super Over. View the full scorecard here.
KKR Recover From Early Collapse
Kolkata’s innings began in disarray, largely due to a sensational spell from Mohsin Khan, whose figures of 5 for 23 in 4 overs dismantled the top order. His pace, including deliveries touching 142.4 kmph, proved too sharp early on.
Tim Seifert fell for a second successive duck, while Ajinkya Rahane and others struggled to counter Mohsin’s variations. A moment of controversy followed when Angkrish Raghuvanshi was given out obstructing the field, further denting KKR’s momentum.
At 73 for 6 and later 93 for 7, the innings seemed beyond recovery. But Rinku had other plans.
Measured early, explosive late, he turned the game on its head. The final over proved extraordinary as he launched four consecutive sixes, adding 26 runs and lifting KKR to a competitive 155 for 7. It was an innings rich in composure, power and timing.
LSG Chase Falters Before Late Fightback
Lucknow’s chase never quite settled. Vaibhav Arora kept things tight in the powerplay, conceding just 13 runs in his first 3 overs, as the required rate crept towards 9 per over.
Rishabh Pant led with 42 off 38 balls, while Aiden Markram added 31, but regular wickets stalled progress. Nicholas Pooran’s struggles continued, and the middle order failed to build sustained partnerships.
At 93 for 5, needing 63 from 28 balls, the chase looked all but over. Yet a late surge brought the game roaring back to life.
With 17 needed from the final over, Kartik Tyagi’s spell veered between control and chaos, including back to back no balls. Still, it came down to 7 required from the final delivery. Mohammed Shami produced a stunning strike over long off to level the scores at 155 for 8 and force a Super Over.
KKR Beat LSG in Super Over with Narine and Rinku Starring
After the high drama, the Super Over itself was brief and decisive.
Sunil Narine struck immediately, dismissing Nicholas Pooran with the first ball. Another wicket followed soon after, and Lucknow managed just a single in 0.3 overs.
A moment of brilliance in the field summed up KKR’s night. Rovman Powell’s athletic relay near the boundary found Rinku, who completed the catch, adding to his tally of four catches earlier in the match.
Chasing a minimal target, KKR needed just one clean strike. Rinku obliged instantly, driving through cover point for four to seal a memorable win.
A Tale of Brilliance and Missed Chances
For Lucknow, Mohsin Khan’s five wicket haul will stand out as a performance deserving of victory. However, lapses at key moments, particularly at the death and in the Super Over, proved costly.
Kolkata, meanwhile, will take confidence from a win forged through resilience and individual brilliance. On a night of errors and momentum swings, they found clarity when it mattered most.
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