Mohammed Shami delivered one of the most dramatic moments of IPL 2026, smashing a last-ball six off Kartik Tyagi to level scores at 155 and force the season's first Super Over in Match 38 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, on Sunday, April 26. The tie — the 16th in IPL history — set up a one-over shootout with LSG batting first in the decider, having batted second in the main match.

How the Final Over Unfolded

With LSG needing 17 runs off the last over, Kartik Tyagi began the over in chaotic fashion — bowling a no-ball before watching Himmat Singh carve the free-hit for four. Tyagi then had Himmat caught at deep square-leg, leaving the equation at eight runs needed off four balls.

Prince Yadav could manage only a bye off the next delivery, bringing Mohammed Shami to the crease as the last recognised hitter. After surviving a dot ball, Shami met the final delivery with a thunderous swing, launching it clean over the long-off boundary to tie the match and trigger bedlam in the stands.

LSG's Chase: Steady Start, Wobbly Middle

Chasing 156, LSG lost Mitchell Marsh early to Vaibhav Arora inside the powerplay. Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram then stitched a composed 57-run partnership to stabilise the innings. Markram's fluent 31 ended when he was caught at long-off, while Pant — after a measured 42 — fell to Sunil Narine following a successful DRS review by KKR.

Nicholas Pooran continued his lean patch, falling cheaply to Varun Chakaravarthy, leaving LSG under serious pressure. Ayush Badoni (24) and Himmat Singh (19) then launched a spirited revival with aggressive strokeplay, before George Linde added crucial late runs — only to be caught by Rinku Singh, who was exceptional in the field, pouching four catches across the night.

KKR's Innings: Rinku Singh's Masterclass

Kolkata Knight Riders posted 155/7 in 20 overs, built largely on the back of an unbeaten 83 from Rinku Singh — a knock that underlined his reputation as one of the most dependable finishers in franchise cricket. Cameron Green contributed a brisk 34 to set a competitive total.

Mohsin Khan was the standout bowler for LSG, returning exceptional figures of 5 wickets for 23 runs — one of the finest bowling performances of IPL 2026 so far. George Linde chipped in with 1 wicket for 18 runs. Despite Mohsin's heroics, KKR's lower-order resistance, anchored by Rinku, pushed the total beyond LSG's comfortable reach.

Historical Context and Significance

This was the 16th tie in IPL history and the first Super Over of IPL 2026, adding to the tournament's rich legacy of nail-biting finishes. Super Overs have previously produced iconic moments — most notably in international cricket during the 2019 ICC World Cup Final — and the format continues to be both celebrated and scrutinised for its ability to decide high-stakes contests on a single over.

Notably, Mohsin Khan's five-wicket haul places him among an elite group of bowlers to achieve the feat in IPL history, making this match doubly significant beyond just the tie. His performance could prove pivotal for LSG's bowling strategy as the season progresses toward the playoffs.

What Happens Next

With the Super Over result determining two crucial points in the IPL 2026 points table, both LSG and KKR will be acutely aware of how the shootout outcome shapes their playoff qualification trajectory. As the tournament moves into its second half, matches of this intensity will define which franchises secure their berths in the top four — making every Super Over moment a potential season-changer.

Brief Scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7 in 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83*, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5-23, George Linde 1-18) tied with Lucknow Super Giants 155/8 in 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42, Aiden Markram 31; Vaibhav Arora 2-24, Varun Chakaravarthy 2-33). Match to be decided by Super Over.