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14 SourcesLucknow, India
thebalanced.newsKKR Defeat LSG in IPL 2026's First Super Over Thriller
In a thrilling IPL 2026 match at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the tournament's first Super Over after a dramatic tie at 155 runs each. Mohammed Shami's last-ball six tied the game, but KKR's Sunil Narine bowled a dominant Super Over, dismissing two batters for just one run. Rinku Singh, who scored an unbeaten 83 in the main innings, sealed the victory with a boundary on the first ball of the Super Over. The win moved KKR to eighth place, while LSG dropped to the bottom of the standings.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 14 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a sports event with minimal political framing, focusing on match details, player performances, and team standings. Coverage includes perspectives from both teams, highlighting key players like Sunil Narine and Mohammed Shami without favoring either side. The sources maintain a neutral tone centered on cricketing facts and outcomes.
Sentiment — Positive (70/100)
The overall sentiment is mixed-positive, emphasizing the excitement and competitiveness of the match. While the tone celebrates KKR's tactical success and individual performances, it also notes LSG's valiant efforts and ongoing struggles, such as their losing streak. The coverage balances praise for standout players with acknowledgment of team challenges.
How 14 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 26 Apr, 02:21 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday26 Apr, 02:21 pmMayank Yadav return to IPL lasts one game. Pacer dropped after conceding 60 runs
- 2freepressjournal26 Apr, 06:11 pmLSG Vs KKR: Mohammed Shami Hits Last-Ball Six In Tie Thriller, Forces First Super Over Of IPL 2026 In Lucknow
- 3freepressjournal26 Apr, 06:26 pmLSG Vs KKR Super Over: Sunil Narine Cleans Up Lucknow Batters For Just 1 Run; Rinku Singh Finishes In 1 Ball
- 4indiatoday26 Apr, 06:28 pmKartik Tyagi allowed to bowl despite 2 waist-high full tosses: Decision explained
- 5indiatvnews26 Apr, 06:28 pmSunil Narine bails KKR out in Super Over vs LSG, Rinku stars as Knight Riders off from bottom of points table
- 6english26 Apr, 06:38 pmNarine-Rinku Power KKR To Clinch Thrilling Super Over Win From LSG
- 7news1826 Apr, 06:43 pmKKR defeat LSG via Super Over
- 8news1826 Apr, 06:44 pmKolkata Knight Riders Survive Super Over Drama To Defeat Lucknow Super Giants
- 9news1826 Apr, 06:46 pmRinku, Narine shine as KKR tide over LSG in Super Over
- 10news1826 Apr, 06:46 pmIPL: KKR beat LSG in Super Over after Rinku Singh's heroics
Lens Score breakdown
27/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Lucknow, India
- Sources analysed
- 14
- Last analysed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Lucknow Super GiantsKolkata Knight RidersRinku Singh (cricketer)Super OverMohammed ShamiLucknowSunil NarineKartik TyagiBowledRishabh PantBatting (cricket)Over (cricket)
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