- Mukul Choudhary led LSG to victory with a stunning chase.
- He secured the win with 2 sixes and a single in last over.
- Choudhary impressed with attacking T20 domestic performances.
Mukul Choudhary IPL 2026 Heroics: The Indian Premier League churned out another blockbuster clash when the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Eden Gardens. Batting first, the home side posted a competent 182-run target on the board, just losing 4 wickets. When it came to the chase, Lucknow had a decent start, but then lost wickets in heaps. Down 7 wickets near the end, it seemed all over, but that was when 21-year old Mukul Choudhary stepped up. He struck rapid fours and sixes, dragging the match down to the wire.
With 14 needed off the final over, Choudhary held his nerve, launching two sixes before sealing the win with a scrambled single to script history. Check it out:
🎥 Watching a 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 right from the best seats in the house! 🤌
Mighty Mukul, take a bow 🫡#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #KKRvLSG | @LucknowIPL pic.twitter.com/yt3HRTtutL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 10, 2026
Mukul Choudhary: A Brief On The LSG Star
LSG invested Rs 2.6 crore to secure Mukul Choudhary at the IPL 2026 auction, a move that reflected the franchise’s confidence in his abilities as a finisher.
The Rajasthan domestic player has featured in three matches so far this season. While his first two appearances were underwhelming (scoring 14 and 2), he made a strong statement against KKR, finally living up to the expectations placed on him.
Choudhary has built a reputation for his attacking mindset, particularly in the T20 format. His rise gained momentum during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he impressed with 173 runs in five innings, striking at a remarkable rate of 198.85.
He began his T20 career in October 2023 against Jharkhand, opening the batting and scoring 35. Since then, he has compiled 226 runs from seven matches at an average of 37.66, with an unbeaten 62 as his highest score.
In red-ball cricket, Choudhary made his first-class debut against Chhattisgarh in January 2023. He has featured in four matches in the format, registering 103 runs, with 45 being his best score.
His performances in domestic cricket drew attention from IPL franchises, leading to a bidding battle between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals (RR) before LSG eventually secured his services.
