In a thrilling match held at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, Kolkata defeated Lucknow in a dramatic Super Over finish. This was the first match of the season to be decided by a Super Over.

Chasing a target of 156, Lucknow needed 7 runs off the final ball. Mohammed Shami smashed a six to level the scores and take the game into the Super Over. In the Super Over, Sunil Narine delivered a brilliant spell, restricting Lucknow to just 1 run. Rinku Singh then sealed the victory for Kolkata with a boundary.

Rinku Singh and Rovman Powell came out to bat for Kolkata, while Prince Yadav bowled for Lucknow. Rinku Singh struck a boundary on the very first ball, finishing the match in style.

Lucknow Manage Only 1 Run in Super Over

Sunil Narine bowled the Super Over for Kolkata, while Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram came out to bat for Lucknow.

On the first ball, Nicholas Pooran was bowled.

A single came off the second delivery.

On the third ball, Aiden Markram was caught out at the boundary.

Rovman Powell took a stunning catch near the boundary and relayed it to Rinku Singh, who completed his fifth catch of the match.

High-Voltage Drama in the Final Over

The final over of the match was packed with drama:

Mohammed Shami took a quick single off the first ball.

The next two deliveries were no-balls, increasing the pressure.

Himmat Singh capitalized on the free hit and struck a boundary.

Lucknow then needed 8 runs from 4 balls.

Himmat Singh was dismissed on the next ball.

Prince Yadav took a bye for a single.

A dot ball followed, leaving Lucknow needing 6 runs off the final delivery.

Mohammed Shami then smashed a six over long-off to tie the match.

Lucknow’s Batting Falters

Lucknow Super Giants had a shaky start while chasing 156. Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for just 2 runs.

Aiden Markram scored 31 runs.

Captain Rishabh Pant contributed 42 runs off 38 balls, including 4 fours and a six.

Nicholas Pooran continued his poor form, scoring only 9 runs.

Mukul Choudhary managed just 1 run.

Ayush Badoni scored 24 runs off 19 balls, including 2 sixes.

George Linde added 8 runs.

Despite some contributions, the middle order failed to take the team over the line.

Rinku Singh’s Unbeaten Knock Rescues Kolkata

Kolkata Knight Riders posted 155/7 in 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 83 from Rinku Singh.

Kolkata had a poor start:

Tim Seifert was dismissed for a duck.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 9 runs.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane managed just 10 runs off 15 balls.

Rovman Powell scored only 1 run.

However, Rinku Singh held the innings together with a magnificent knock, guiding Kolkata to a competitive total and eventually leading them to victory.

With inputs from agencies

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