Lucknow Super Giants chased down 182 to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets in a tense finish at Eden Gardens, with Mukul Choudhary leading the charge.
Who is Mukul Choudhary
Mukul Choudhary is a wicket-keeper batter picked by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2.6 crore in the IPL 2026 mega auction. He is known for aggressive batting and reliable glovework, and is seen as a promising uncapped talent in LSG’s squad.
Mukul’s late surge powers chase
Choudhary produced a standout knock of 54 off 27 balls, bringing up his first fifty of the season under pressure. His innings came at a key stage of the chase, where LSG needed quick runs and wickets were falling at the other end.
He showed strong wrist work and clean hitting, taking on the bowlers with confidence. The highlight of his innings was a series of powerful sixes, including multiple helicopter-style shots that cleared the boundary with ease. One of those shots, struck late in the innings, went deep over extra cover and brought LSG right back into the contest. He used his wrist work with ease to hit sixes, showing how comfortable the young player looked at the crease.
Final over drama seals the game
The match went down to the last over, with LSG needing just a few runs to win. Choudhary held his composure and kept finding the gaps, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. But it was Choudhary’s ability to handle pressure and attack at the right moments that made the difference.
Mukul faced the 19.1 ball and took a single to retain strike. On 19.2, he smashed a six to deep square. At 19.3 and 19.4, he missed two yorkers for dot balls. On 19.5, he lofted a full delivery for six, sealing the game, On 19.6, it went for a bye and LSG completed a dramatic win, sparking wild celebrations.
LSG reached 182 for 7 in 20 overs, sealing a narrow win and continuing their push in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Mukul stands with folded hands, eyes turned skyward in prayer. Take a bow, Mukul Choudhary. Eden Gardens is witnessing something special. He brings up his maiden IPL fifty off just 26 balls.
A story to remember, a boy who once bowled medium pace, later transformed into a wicketkeeper and powerful finisher. Today, that same player has taken on KKR’s pacers and smashed them all over the ground.