Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka emphasised patience and collective belief after his side edged Sunrisers Hyderabad in a nail-biting last-over finish at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. Lucknow secured a five-wicket victory while chasing 157, completing the task with one ball remaining, and captain Rishabh Pant played a pivotal role in turning the chase into a close finish.
Goenka’s message after the win
After the match, Goenka said outcomes like this are built through time and belief within the team. He highlighted the influence of strong leadership and the level of clarity inside the squad, adding that the franchise will continue working to get better.
“Building a season takes time, patience, and collective belief. Today reflected all three. The captain set the tone, and the group followed with clarity and discipline. That alignment is what allows a team to grow. A step forward, with a long way still to go. Grateful for the support. We keep building from here,” Goenka wrote in an Instagram post.
How the match unfolded
- Lucknow’s bowlers kept Sunrisers Hyderabad to 156 for 9, holding firm despite a valuable middle-overs stand involving Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
- Mohammed Shami earlier delivered a crucial spell, finishing with figures of 2 for 9 across four overs to keep Hyderabad’s total within reach.
- In the chase, Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram became central figures as Lucknow pushed the match into the final over.
- With the game tightening, Lucknow ultimately crossed the target of 157 with one ball left, winning by five wickets.
The triumph marked Lucknow’s first victory of the IPL 2026 season. They will next take on Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
