IPL 2026: Rinku Singh’s Heroics Lift KKR Off Bottom After Super Over Thriller vs LSG
Rinku Singh delivered a sensational all-round performance as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a dramatic Super Over finish, moving off the bottom of the IPL 2026...
Rinku Singh delivered a sensational all-round performance as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a dramatic Super Over finish, moving off the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table.
Rinku starred with both bat and in the field, scoring an unbeaten 83 off 51 balls, taking five catches, and eventually sealing the win by smashing the first ball of the Super Over for a boundary.
KKR, chasing a tight contest, were under pressure throughout the match. Rinku held the innings together after the team collapsed to 31/4, guiding them to a competitive 155/7 with a late explosive finish, including four consecutive sixes in the final over.
LSG nearly pulled off victory in regulation play, but the match swung in the final over. With pressure mounting, Rinku’s sharp fielding and clutch catching helped KKR stay alive, forcing a Super Over after a six on the last ball.
In the Super Over, Sunil Narine bowled a brilliant over, restricting LSG to just 1 run and taking two wickets, setting up a simple chase. Rinku then finished the match immediately with a boundary off the very first delivery.
With this win, KKR climbed off the bottom of the table, while LSG slipped to last place after suffering their sixth loss in eight matches.
IPL 2026 Points Table Update (Top 10 Highlights):
Punjab Kings lead the table, followed by RCB and SRH, while KKR move up to 8th after the win. LSG remain at the bottom.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1.333 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1.101 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.815 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.602 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.475 |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -0.121 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.184 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -0.751 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.736 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.106 |
