IPL 2026: Goenka Gets Teary-Eyed, Tim David Smashes 70

Lucknow Super Giants owner breaks down after first victory; RCB post 250 against CSK as Tim David hits 70 off 25 in IPL 2026 action.

Emotional Owner

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka could not hold back tears as his side registered its first win of IPL 2026. The moment came when skipper Rishabh Pant hit the winning four against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Ground cameras captured Goenka wiping his eyes, a picture that quickly went viral across social media. Sources close to the franchise said the victory carried immense emotional weight after a tough start to the campaign.

Reddy’s ‘Pushpa’ Celebration

Sunrisers Hyderabad found themselves in deep trouble at 35 for 4 inside 10 overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy then stitched a century stand with Heinrich Klaasen to pull his team back. Reddy brought up his fifty off just 30 balls and celebrated with his trademark ‘Pushpa’ movie gesture. The young all-rounder’s aggressive strokeplay gave SRH a fighting total, though it ultimately proved insufficient.

Pant’s Heroics Behind Stumps

Rishabh Pant delivered a wicketkeeping masterclass that turned the game in Lucknow’s favour. In the eighth over, he dived sharply to his right to grab a one-handed stunner, sending back Liam Livingstone. Later in the death overs, Pant repeated the act to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen off Avesh Khan’s bowling. His two superhuman catches broke crucial partnerships and kept SRH from posting a match-winning score.

Kohli’s ‘No-Look’ Six

The second Super Sunday fixture saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile up 250 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Virat Kohli set the tone early, smashing a ‘no-look’ six off Matt Henry in the fourth over. The shot drew loud cheers from the Chinnaswamy crowd, though Kohli departed soon after for 28 off 18 balls. Shivam Dube dropped his catch earlier but later redeemed himself by taking the same batter off Anshul Kamboj’s bowling.

Tim David’s 106-Metre Six

Tim David produced one of the most destructive death-overs knocks in IPL history. The big-hitter was bowled off a no-ball from Anshul Kamboj, then smashed the free hit for six. He went on to score 30 runs in a single over and finished with 70 off just 25 balls. One of his sixes travelled 106 metres, landing outside the stadium in Cubbon Park. RCB piled on 97 runs in the last five overs, largely due to David’s carnage.

Bizarre Run-Outs & Drops

The day also witnessed several unusual moments that left fans stunned. Nicholas Pooran was run out in bizarre fashion after sweeping the ball onto his own stumps, with Ishan Kishan completing the dismissal. Sarfaraz Khan dropped his bat while running between the wickets and gestured to the dressing room for new gloves. He still managed a 24-ball fifty before being stumped. Jitesh Sharma added to the highlight reel with a sharp one-handed catch to remove Shivam Dube.

What Lies Ahead

Both winning teams will look to build momentum as IPL 2026 moves into its second week. Lucknow Super Giants finally have points on the board after back-to-back losses. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have sent a strong message with their 250-run total. The tournament now shifts focus to mid-table battles, with several franchises eyeing course correction. Cricket fans can expect more high-voltage action as the season gathers pace.