Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a miraculous victory at the Ekana Stadium, defeating Lucknow Super Giants in a Super Over after a pulsating Match 38 of IPL 2026 ended in a tie on April 26.
Despite a legendary five-wicket haul from Mohsin Khan that left KKR reeling, Rinku Singh’s heroic 83* and Sunil Narine’s clinical Super Over ensured the Knight Riders walked away with 2 points in one of the most dramatic finishes of the season.
Match Summary: LSG vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 38
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| KKR Score | 155/7 (20 overs) |
| LSG Score | 155/8 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | KKR won via Super Over |
| Best Batting (KKR) | Rinku Singh – 83* off 51 balls |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Mohsin Khan – 5/23 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
KKR Innings: 155/7 in 20 Overs
After being put in to bat, KKR faced a nightmare start against Mohsin Khan, who produced the spell of the tournament with 5/23. Mohsin dismantled the top order, including the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Cameron Green, leaving KKR in shambles at 31/4.
The rescue mission was led entirely by Rinku Singh, who played a lone-warrior knock of 83 off 51 balls*. Rinku showed immense composure, absorbing the pressure before exploding at the death. His late-innings assault, supported briefly by Sunil Narine (4*), propelled KKR from a certain sub-120 total to a competitive 155.
KKR Innings At A Glance
| Details | KKR Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 155/7 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 31/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Rinku Singh – 83* off 51 balls |
| Best Partnership | Rinku Singh & Sunil Narine – 62* runs |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Mohsin Khan – 5/23 (4 overs) |
LSG Chase: 155/8 in 20 Overs
Lucknow Super Giants’ chase was a story of starts and stutters. Rishabh Pant (42 off 38) and Aiden Markram (31) stabilized the middle overs, but KKR’s spin duo of Sunil Narine (1/23) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/33) kept the required rate climbing.
The game headed for a frantic finish as Mohammed Shami struck a last-ball boundary to tie the match at 155. Earlier, Vaibhav Arora (2/24) had seemingly put KKR in control with two wickets in the death, but the tail-end resilience from LSG forced the first Super Over of the 2026 season.
LSG Chase At A Glance
| Details | LSG Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 156 runs |
| Total | 155/8 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 37/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Rishabh Pant – 42 off 38 balls |
| Best Bowling (KKR) | Vaibhav Arora – 2/24 (4 overs) |
Super Over Drama
- LSG Batting: Sunil Narine delivered a masterclass, conceding only 1 run and taking 2 wickets (Pooran and Markram) in just 3 balls.
- KKR Chase: Rinku Singh required only one delivery, smashing Prince Yadav for a four to seal the win instantly.
Key Highlights
- Mohsin’s Masterclass: Mohsin Khan’s 5/23 included a maiden over and is statistically the best bowling performance of the season at the Ekana.
- Rinku’s Reliability: Rinku Singh’s 83* was the only reason KKR stayed in the contest, proving yet again his value as the league’s premier finisher.
- Narine’s Ice-Cold Super Over: Conceding just 1 run in a Super Over highlighted Narine’s legendary status in high-pressure situations.
Player of the Match
Rinku Singh (KKR): Awarded for his incredible 83 off 51 balls* and his winning hit in the Super Over. His ability to anchor the innings after a collapse and provide the finishing blow earned KKR a hard-fought 2 points.
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