Greatest Cricket Moments

Mohsin Khan's 5/23 vs KKR — Career-Best Spoiled by a Final-Ball Six

26 April 2026Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight RidersIPL 2026, 38th Match — Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders1 min readSeverity: Mild

Summary

Mohsin Khan produced career-best figures of 5/23 against KKR at Ekana on 26 April 2026 — the LSG left-arm seamer's first IPL five-for. The bowling effort was eventually overshadowed by Mohammed Shami's final-ball six and Sunil Narine's Super Over for KKR, but the spell will stand in Mohsin's career as the night he announced himself as a death-overs specialist.

What Happened

Mohsin attacked the stumps from the first ball of his spell and was rewarded with early wickets. The five-for came off length deliveries, slower-ball bouncers, and the kind of nip-back that left-arm seamers can produce at fast-medium pace. By the time he had finished his quota, LSG looked to have set up a clear win.

The reversal — Shami's final-ball six off Tyagi to tie regulation play, and Narine's surgical Super Over — overshadowed Mohsin's effort in the post-match coverage. But 5/23 in IPL T20 cricket is a career-shaping spell, and Mohsin will return to it as a marker for years to come.

Key Moments

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Mohsin attacks the stumps from the first ball

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Early wickets through length deliveries and slower-ball bouncers

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Career-best 5/23 in his four-over quota

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First IPL five-wicket haul

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Effort overshadowed by KKR's tied finish and Super Over win

⚖️ The Verdict

Mohsin Khan 5/23 in his four overs — career-best IPL figures and his first IPL five-for. The match itself was tied after Shami's final-ball six and won by KKR in the Super Over.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were Mohsin Khan's figures?▾
5/23 in four overs — his career-best IPL figures and first IPL five-wicket haul.
Did LSG win the match?▾
No. Mohammed Shami's final-ball six tied regulation play, and KKR won the subsequent Super Over.
What kind of bowler is Mohsin Khan?▾
Left-arm seamer in the fast-medium range who specialises in nip-back deliveries and slower-ball bouncers — a classic death-overs profile.

Tags

#IPL 2026#Mohsin Khan#LSG#five-wicket haul#career best#KKR#Ekana

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