Akash Singh had a very tough IPL 2026 game for Lucknow Super Giants against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
He was hit for 48 runs in 17 balls during a short spell. He ended up conceding 54 runs in 3 overs and took 1 wicket. Just a match earlier, he had a strong outing with 3/26 against Chennai Super Kings, which had made him popular for his “note” celebration.
That celebration involved him pulling out a small paper after wickets, which went viral online. But in this match, the tables turned badly for him, and he had a very expensive spell.
During commentary, Sunil Gavaskar reacted strongly. He questioned the celebration in a sarcastic way, saying where the “chit” was now after the bowler got hit around the park. He pointed out how the bowler was taken for many runs in just a few deliveries.
The “note celebration” trend had earlier been linked to players like Abhishek Sharma, who used it during his century celebration for Sunrisers Hyderabad fans. But after this match, many former players again criticised the trend and said it is becoming unnecessary attention-seeking.
The game became a big talking point because it showed how quickly momentum can change in T20 cricket, from hero in one match to expensive bowler in the next.
The Handwritten Note After Three-Wicket Spell vs CSK
Akash Singh used a small handwritten note during his match for Lucknow Super Giants against Chennai Super Kings. He showed it after taking wickets in that game. He got three big dismissals in that match, including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, and Urvil Patel.
On that paper, he had written a self-motivation line. It said, “Akki on fire, Akash knows how to take wickets in a T20 game.”
He said the note celebration came from his own mindset and self-motivation. He explained that it was not linked to any controversy or message for others.
He played for Lucknow Super Giants against Chennai Super Kings and took 3 wickets for 26 runs. He got big names like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, and Urvil Patel.
After each wicket, he pulled out a folded paper from his pocket. On it, he had written a simple confidence line. It said he is “on fire” and believes he can take wickets in T20 cricket.
He said he writes such things to stay focused and build belief during pressure moments. It was just a personal reminder for himself, not meant as a message to anyone else. He also said it sometimes helps and sometimes doesn’t. But it keeps him in the right mindset while bowling.
The note was just something he carried to boost his confidence while bowling.
Akash Singh Has Mixed Spell vs RR in IPL 2026 Clash
Akash Singh had a very mixed spell against Rajasthan Royals in 2026 IPL
He bowled in a high-scoring game where RR chased 220. His first over was very expensive. He also bowled wides and got hit for many boundaries by Yashasvi Jaiswal. That opening over went for around 23 runs and put his team under pressure early.
He did manage to come back later in the spell. In his second spell, he got Jaiswal out for 43. It was a good length ball outside off, and the batter edged it to the keeper.
But after that, the runs kept coming again from the other batters. He finished with 1 wicket for 54 runs in 3 overs. His spell stayed expensive overall.
Even though he took a key wicket, the damage from his first over was too much for Lucknow Super Giants as RR chased the target comfortably.
Sooryavanshi Blitz Powers RR Chase as Akash Singh Struggles in High-Scoring Jaipur Clash
Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring IPL match in Jaipur. LSG posted 220/5. Mitchell Marsh played a big knock with 96 runs and helped them set a strong total.
But RR chased it down in 19.1 overs. The main reason was a huge innings from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He smashed 93 off just 38 balls and hit his 50th six of the season. He attacked right from the powerplay and never slowed down.
Yashasvi Jaiswal also gave RR a fast start with 43 off 23 balls. Together they pushed RR well ahead early in the chase. Akash Singh had a tough spell in this match. He was hit for 24 runs in one over by Sooryavanshi. He could not control the flow of runs as RR kept attacking.
RR finished the chase with ease thanks to strong batting from Dhruv Jurel and Donovan Ferreira at the end. The win kept RR alive in the playoff race. LSG were left disappointed after posting a big total but failing to defend it.
FAQs
Q. What happened to Akash Singh in the RR vs LSG match?
A. He gave 54 runs in 3 overs and had a very expensive spell.
Q. How did Akash Singh perform in the match before this one?
A. Akash Singh took 3 wickets for 26 runs against Chennai Super Kings and got a lot of praise.
Q. What is Akash Singh’s “note celebration”?
A. It is when he pulls out a handwritten motivational note after taking wickets.
Q. What did commentators say about his celebration after the RR match?
A. Sunil Gavaskar reacted sarcastically. He questioned the celebration after he was hit for many runs.
Q. What happened in the RR vs LSG match result?
A. Rajasthan Royals chased 220 easily, led by a fast 93 from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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