IPL 2026: Mohsin Khan’s 5/23 Restricts KKR to 155/7 Despite Rinku Singh’s 83 in Lucknow
Mohsin Khan takes 5/23 to restrict KKR to 155/7 despite Rinku Singh’s 83 in IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR match in Lucknow.
In the IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR match in Lucknow, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohsin Khan delivered a match-defining spell of 5 for 23 to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to 155/7 on Sunday. Despite a strong 83 not out of 51 balls by Rinku Singh, KKR struggled overall. The innings is complete, and the match is ongoing.
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Mohsin Khan’s Five-Wicket Haul Dismantles KKR Batting
Mohsin Khan recorded his personal best figures of 5/23 in this format, tearing through KKR’s batting lineup.
He dismissed key players:
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Tim Seifert
- Cameron Green
- Rovman Powell
- Anukul Roy
His disciplined bowling, using bounce from the black soil pitch and clever variations, kept the batters under pressure throughout.
Rinku Singh’s 83 Not Out Anchors KKR Innings
Amid the collapse, Rinku Singh stood tall with a well-paced 83 not out off 51 balls.
Key highlights of his innings:
- Scored a fifty under pressure
- Hit Mohammed Shami for 6, 4, 4 in the 19th over
- Smashed spinner Digvesh Rathi for four consecutive sixes
KKR added 43 runs in the last two overs, crossing the 150-run mark.
Mohsin vs Green: Key Turning Point
Cameron Green, who looked in good touch, scoring 34, hit George Linde for two consecutive sixes.
However, Mohsin responded smartly:
- Bowled a short delivery to force a pull shot
- Green mistimed it and was caught by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant
This ended a 42-run fifth-wicket partnership between Green and Rinku Singh.
Rare Dismissal: Angkrish Raghuvanshi Out Obstructing the Field
In a rare incident, Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field.
- On the final ball of the fifth over by Prince Yadav, he attempted a single
- He came into the line of a throw from Mohammed Shami
- Third umpire Rohit Pandit ruled him out after accepting LSG’s appeal
The decision noted that his movement exceeded the required turning radius.
KKR Struggle Despite Late Surge
Despite Rinku Singh’s efforts, KKR could only manage 155/7, as the rest of the batting lineup failed to support him.
Mohsin Khan remained the standout performer, consistently troubling batters with bounce and variation.
In the IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR match in Lucknow, Mohsin Khan’s brilliant 5/23 spell restricted Kolkata Knight Riders to 155/7, overshadowing Rinku Singh’s 83 not out. With the innings complete and the match ongoing, Lucknow Super Giants hold the advantage after a dominant bowling performance.
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