Narine Shines in Crucial Super Over

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a thrilling Super Over during their IPL 2026 match at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This victory kept KKR in the running for the playoffs. Former cricketer Irfan Pathan praised KKR spinner Sunil Narine for his exceptional performance in the pressure-packed Super Over.

Narine, aged 37, was tasked with bowling the decisive Super Over after both teams were tied at 155 runs after 40 overs. He immediately made an impact by dismissing Nicholas Pooran on the first delivery and Aiden Markram on the third, restricting LSG to just one run in their final over.

Rinku Singh’s crucial boundary sealed KKR’s win, marking their second victory of the season in eight matches. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, Pathan highlighted Narine’s calmness and consistency under pressure.

Narine’s ability to deliver quality bowls, especially in high-stakes situations like the Super Over, was remarkable. His composure allowed him to focus on细节 despite the pressure, making him a standout performer.

Earlier in the match, Mohsin Khan took five wickets for LSG, shaking KKR’s top order. However, Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 83 off 51 balls, including seven fours and five sixes, led KKR’s recovery. His late assault, featuring four consecutive sixes in the final over, pushed KKR to a competitive total of 155/7.

In response, KKR’s bowlers kept LSG under pressure throughout the innings. A dramatic last-ball dismissal by Shami sent the match into a nail-biting Super Over. Before delivering the crucial overs, Narine had already taken 1 wicket in his four overs, conceding only 23 runs.

Overall, Narine’s composed performance and Rinku Singh’s heroics proved decisive for KKR’s hard-fought victory.