In a thrilling match, Rinku Singh's all-round performance led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a Super Over victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Chasing just 2 runs in the Super Over, Rinku hit the winning boundary on the first ball, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Earlier, he played a pivotal role in KKR's innings, scoring 83 runs off 51 balls, including a late surge of 40 runs off his final 11 deliveries. His efforts came after KKR struggled at 31/4, with Rinku anchoring the innings to finish at 155/7. In the final over of LSG's chase, Rinku also excelled in the field, taking a crucial catch to dismiss Himmat Singh. Sunil Narine's exceptional bowling in the Super Over allowed KKR to limit LSG to just 1 run, marking the lowest Super Over target in IPL history. This victory lifted KKR off the bottom of the points table, while LSG faced their sixth defeat in eight matches.