IPL 2026’s Sunday showdowns delivered pure cricket ecstasy. Kolkata Knight Riders’ super over masterclass against Lucknow Super Giants triggered a two-place surge to 8th in the standings, leaving LSG stranded at 10th after five consecutive losses.
The Eden Gardens thriller saw KKR bat first, racking up 155/7 thanks to Rinku Singh’s masterful 83 (51 balls). LSG’s response was identical – 155/8 – but Sunil Narine’s super over brilliance, claiming Pooran and Markram in three balls, restricted them to 2. Rinku’s four off the first delivery clinched a famous win, KKR’s second in eight outings for 5 points.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans dominated Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets. CSK’s 158/7, anchored by Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 74 (60), crumbled under Sai Sudharsan’s 87 (46). GT chased 159 in 16.4 overs, securing 8 points and 5th spot, as CSK dropped to 6th.
Points table toppers Punjab Kings hold firm at 1st with 13 points from 7 games. RCB (10/7) and SRH (10/8) follow closely.
These matches highlight IPL’s unpredictability – super overs deciding fates, individual heroics reshaping ladders. KKR’s revival and LSG’s woes promise fiercer battles ahead in the tournament.
