Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the Super Over during their IPL 2026 game at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. With LSG needing seven off the final ball, Mohammed Shami smashed a six over long-off to take the match into the Super Over.

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders secured a dramatic Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants, climbing off the bottom of the IPL table. Sunil Narine's exceptional bowling in the tie-breaker and Rinku Singh's explosive batting sealed the win after a thrilling tied contest.

Kolkata Knight Riders won a thrilling Super Over against Lucknow Super Giants. The match ended tied after regulation time. Sunil Narine was the hero in the Super Over, taking crucial wickets. Rinku Singh also played a vital role with bat and ball.

Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine put on exceptional performances as Kolkata Knight Rider beat Lucknow Super Giants in a super over to register two second consecutive win at the Ekana Stadium on Sunday, April

Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants in a tense Super Over finish in Lucknow on Sunday, surviving a major batting collapse before holding their nerve in the decider to snatch a dramatic win in a clash between two struggling sides.

SRH's victory over CSK has left four teams just about hanging on in the race for the last available playoff spot.

The IPL 2026 is heating up as teams vie for playoff positions. Punjab Kings lead with 13 points, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals each hold 10 points but must maintain form to secure playoff spots.

Despite Shami taking the game into a super over, it was Narine who bundled out LSG at 1 run with Rinku Singh winning the super over in just 1 ball.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of all the playoff qualification scenarios for the remaining IPL 2026 teams after RCB sealed their top-four spot.