In an absolute thriller that defied all odds, the Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders have played out a sensational tie at the Ekana Stadium. In a battle between the bottom two teams of IPL 2026, it was the veteran Mohammed Shami who stole the spotlight, smashing a six off the final ball of the match to force a Super Over.
The Great Escape
Lucknow’s chase seemed dead and buried at 129/7, with the required rate spiraling out of control. However, a chaotic final over from Kartik Tyagi turned the game on its head:
- The Mistakes: Tyagi struggled with his discipline, conceding two high-waist no-balls that gifted LSG extra runs and crucial free hits.
- The Finisher: With the scores heavily tilted in KKR’s favor, Shami (11* off 6) held his nerve to launch a length ball over the ropes on the final delivery, leveling the scores at 155.
Rinku Singh vs. Mohsin Khan
The match was a rollercoaster of individual brilliance before the late-game drama:
- Rinku’s Rescue: KKR looked set for a sub-100 total at 93/7 before vice-captain Rinku Singh unleashed a masterclass. He smashed a career-best 83 off 51 balls*, including four successive sixes in the final over, to drag KKR to 155/7.
- Mohsin’s Fifer: Earlier, LSG’s Mohsin Khan produced a bowling clinic, taking his maiden five-wicket haul with figures of 5/23, dismantling the KKR top order.
A Battle for Survival
Entering this match at 9th and 10th in the standings, both teams were desperate to keep their mathematical playoff hopes alive. While Rishabh Pant (42) and Aiden Markram (31) provided the backbone of the LSG chase, it was the unexpected power-hitting from the tail that has kept Lucknow in the hunt.
With the match now heading into a Super Over, the momentum is firmly with the home side, while KKR must quickly regroup after failing to defend 16 runs in the final over.