Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine Star in KKR’s Dramatic Super Over Victory Against LSG
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a dramatic Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants in a high-pressure Indian Premier League encounter. The match featured an impressive rescue effort by Rinku Singh, a dominant Super Over from Sunil Narine, and a viral post-match interaction between the players and their families.
Rinku Singh Anchors the KKR Innings
Kolkata Knight Riders faced an early collapse, falling to 93/7. Rinku Singh entered the crease and delivered an aggressive, unbeaten 83 off 51 deliveries. His innings pushed the team total to 155/7. Rinku also contributed heavily in the field, securing four catches to earn the Player of the Match honors.
Sunil Narine’s Record Super Over
Lucknow Super Giants matched KKR’s 155, forcing the match into a tiebreaker. Sunil Narine took the ball for the Super Over and shut down the opposition. He conceded a single run while dismissing Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis. KKR successfully chased the two-run target on their first delivery.
| Super Over Statistics | Details |
|---|---|
| Bowler | Sunil Narine (KKR) |
| Runs Conceded | 1 |
| Wickets Taken | 2 |
| Batters Dismissed | Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis |
| Match Result | KKR won by chasing 2 runs |
Viral Post-Match Video Call
Following the victory, Rinku Singh engaged in a video call with his family alongside Sunil Narine. Rinku’s sister greeted the West Indian all-rounder in Hindi, saying, “Hello bhaiya.” Rinku immediately prompted her to use the English word “brother,” noting Narine’s language barrier.
Despite the prompt, she continued in Hindi to commend his performance: “Bahut acchi bowling kari aapne,” translating to “You bowled really well.” Rinku relayed the message to Narine, who responded with a smile and a polite, “Thank you very much.” The interaction was captured on video and gained immediate traction across social media platforms.
For more official match statistics and player records, review the comprehensive cricket data on ESPNcricinfo or visit the International Cricket Council.