“Only in IPL” – Lalit Modi
The Super Over finish at Ekana triggered an immediate reaction online, with former IPL chairman Lalit Modi posting a sharp comment on the contest between KKR and LSG. He called it a typical IPL moment, pointing to the contrast in ownership and star power around the two franchises, and the drama that followed in the final over and Super Over.
The post quickly picked up traction as fans debated the finish, with references to Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR and Sanjiv Goenka’s LSG adding another layer to the conversation.
The tone of the reaction was pointed, framing the match as another example of IPL’s unpredictable endings and high-pressure theatre.
Narine turns Super Over with two wickets in three balls
Sunil Narine delivered a decisive Super Over, conceding just one run and taking two wickets in three balls to put Kolkata in complete control. Nicholas Pooran fell first ball, beaten by a tossed-up off-break while going for a slog sweep.
The ball went straight into the stumps. Rishabh Pant managed a single but could not change the pressure. Aiden Markram followed soon after, miscuing a lofted shot that was taken cleanly through a relay effort between Rovman Powell and Rinku Singh near the boundary.
Lucknow finished on 1 for 2, leaving KKR a trivial target
Kolkata’s decision-making stood out under pressure. Narine kept it simple, bowled straight, and forced risky shots. LSG’s call to send Pooran first was under scrutiny given his struggles in similar match-ups, and it backfired immediately.
In the field, KKR were sharp. The relay catch summed up their control in key moments. With just a single required, the Super Over never really stretched beyond three deliveries.