Greatest Cricket Moments

Sunil Narine's Super Over for the Ages — One Run, Two Wickets in Three Balls

26 April 2026Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight RidersIPL 2026, 38th Match — Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Super Over1 min readSeverity: Mild

Summary

Sunil Narine bowled the IPL Super Over of the season in KKR's 26 April 2026 tied match against LSG at Ekana. He conceded one run and took two wickets in three balls, dismantling the LSG batting before KKR sealed the chase in a single delivery.

What Happened

The Super Over was set up by Mohammed Shami's final-ball six in regulation play. Narine, a left-arm mystery spinner with the calmest temperament in any KKR pressure situation, was handed the ball.

His Super Over was as decisive as a Super Over in T20 cricket has ever been. One run conceded. Two wickets in three balls. LSG's strike batters returned to the dugout with the contest effectively ended before it had reached the fourth delivery. KKR strode out, faced a single ball, and chased the target.

Key Moments

1

Match tied after Shami's final-ball six in regulation play

2

Narine handed the ball for the Super Over

3

First three deliveries: 1 run, 2 wickets

4

LSG batting effectively dismantled before the fourth delivery

5

KKR seal the chase in a single delivery

⚖️ The Verdict

Sunil Narine bowled one of the most decisive Super Overs in IPL history — 1 run conceded, 2 wickets in 3 balls. KKR won the Super Over comfortably.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many runs did Narine concede in the Super Over?▾
One run, with two wickets in three balls. Among the most decisive Super Over bowling performances in IPL history.
Why was a Super Over needed?▾
Mohammed Shami struck a six off the final ball of KKR's chase to tie the match, sending it to a Super Over.
Did KKR win comfortably?▾
Yes — Narine's bowling left LSG with effectively no target to defend, and KKR sealed the chase in a single delivery.

Tags

#IPL 2026#Sunil Narine#KKR#LSG#super over#one run#two wickets#Ekana

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