Kartik Tyagi drama turns final over into chaos
The chase tilted again in the 19th over. Lucknow Super Giants were 148 for 8 in 19.3 overs, needing 8 runs off 3 balls. Kartik Tyagi’s over had already lost shape. A beamer to Himmat Singh was called a no-ball, followed by another high full toss that raised immediate concern.
There was confusion in the middle. The umpires gathered, checked the height, and spoke to both sides. For a moment, it appeared Tyagi would be taken off. The ball had reached 1.08 metres, above the 1.01-metre waist limit. The call was tight, the pressure higher.
Amid that, Himmat managed a boundary off the free hit, but the over never settled. Then came the breakthrough. Himmat tried to clear the leg side again, only to find Rinku Singh at deep backward square leg. He held on. Himmat fell for 19 off 10. The equation tightened further with wickets falling at the wrong time.
Why Tyagi continued and the closing moments
Despite two high full tosses, the umpires allowed Tyagi to continue. The second delivery was judged not dangerous enough to warrant removal. Under the laws, only clearly dangerous beamers lead to a bowler being barred.
That decision kept Tyagi in the attack for the final balls. The over became a mix of stoppages, reviews and recalculations. Runs were needed, but rhythm was gone.
From needing 12 off 5 at one stage to 8 off 3 after 19.3 overs, the chase stayed alive but fragile. With tailenders at the crease and fielders spread, every ball carried weight. The match did not flow; it lurched. And in that, KKR found a way to stay ahead.