NewKerala.com

Mohammed Shami's Last-Ball Six Forces Super Over in IPL 2026 Thriller

Mohammed Shami smashed a dramatic six off the final ball of the match to tie the scores at 155, forcing a Super Over between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR's Rinku Singh starred with an unbeaten 83, while Mohsin Khan took a five-wicket haul for LSG. LSG's chase was anchored by Rishabh Pant's 42 and Aiden Markram's 31, but wickets fell regularly. The thrilling finish marks the first Super Over of IPL 2026.

Key Points: IPL 2026: Shami's Last-Ball Six Forces Super Over in LSG-KKR Tie

  • Shami hits last-ball six off Kartik Tyagi to tie scores at 155
  • Rinku Singh scores 83 not out for KKR
  • Mohsin Khan takes 5-23 for LSG
  • First Super Over of IPL 2026 season
2 min read

IPL 2026: Mohammed Shami's last-ball six takes LSG-KKR game to Super Over

Mohammed Shami smashed a last-ball six off Kartik Tyagi to tie the match at 155, sending the LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 game into a Super Over at Ekana Stadium.

"Shami hitting a six off Kartik Tyagi on the last ball meant a one-over shootout would decide the result. - Match Report"

Lucknow, April 26

Mohammed Shami struck a dramatic six off the final ball to ensure Match 38 of Indian Premier League 2026 between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders goes into a Super Over after both teams finished on 155 in a pulsating contest at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.

KKR tried their best to close out the game, but Shami hitting a six off Kartik Tyagi on the last ball meant a one-over shootout would decide the result. Since LSG batted second, they will bat first in what is the first Super Over game of this season after a tie was witnessed for the 16th time.

Chasing 156, LSG lost Mitchell Marsh early to Vaibhav Arora in the powerplay, but Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram steadied the innings with a 57-run stand. Markram's fluent 31 ended with him caught by long-off, while Pant never kicked into taking more risks until he was dismissed for 42 by Sunil Narine after a successful review.

Nicholas Pooran fell cheaply to Varun Chakaravarthy, continuing his lean run and leaving LSG in trouble. Ayush Badoni (24) and Himmat Singh (19) then revived hopes with aggressive strokeplay. George Linde added quick runs but was caught by Rinku, who had a standout night in the field with four catches.

With the equation at 17 runs needed off the final over, Kartik Tyagi bowled the final over, which swung wildly. He bowled a no-ball, then saw Himmat carve a free-hit for four before having him caught at deep square-leg. With eight needed off four balls, Prince Yadav managed only a bye, leaving Shami on strike. After a dot ball, Shami launched the final delivery over the fence at long-off to tie the scores. The contest now heads into a Super Over, with both sides locked after a rollercoaster finish.

Brief scores:

Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7 in 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5-23, George Linde 1-18) tie with Lucknow Super Giants 155/8 in 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42, Aiden Markram 31; Vaibhav Arora 2-24, Varun Chakaravarthy 2-33)

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

S
Sneha F
What a match! But honestly, Kartik Tyagi needs to work on his no-ball issues. Would've been a win for KKR otherwise. Rinku Singh's 83* was superb though. #IPL2026
A
Aditya G
Ekana Stadium always produces nail-biters! That Shami six over long-off was pure class. LSG should seriously consider Shami as a finisher from now on. Also, Mohsin Khan's 5-wicket haul was incredible.
J
James A
Never seen anything like it in the IPL! A pacer hitting a six off the last ball to tie the game. This is why cricket is the best sport in the world. Can't wait for the Super Over! 🇮🇳

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50