In the high-scoring thriller Eden Gardens, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) the outside past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) By three wickets in the 15th over Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Chasing a competitive target of 182, LSG held their nerve in a tense final thanks to a sensational strike. Mukul Choudharywho turned the game on its head with a fearless display of powerful batting.
KKR post-match 181 with strong middle-order contributions
After being put into bat, KKR got off to a steady start led by the captain Ajinkya Rahane. The experienced batter scored 41 off just 24 deliveries, peppered with elegant boundaries and two sixes. However, Finn Allen’s early dismissal meant that KKR could not take full advantage of their power play.
young Angkrish Raghuvanshi He continued to impress with his 45 off 33 balls, driving the innings through the medium deliveries. Cameron Green Salis provided solid support with 32 Rinku Singh had a rare day off with the bat.
The rate of death has changed dramatically Rovman Powell turned on the power play. An explosive 39 off 24 balls, including four boundaries and two powerful sixes, took KKR to a robust total of 181/4 in 20 overs.
The bowling effort for LSG was disciplined but lacked breakthroughs at crucial moments. Digvesh Rathi He was the most economical, while conceding only 25 runs Prince Yadav, M. Siddharthand Avesh Khan each took a wicket. Muhammad ShamiDespite bowling tight, he went wicketless.
Mukul Choudhary’s heroics sealed a dramatic win for LSG
In reply, LSG’s chase got off to a poor start as they lost early wickets. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram they showed some intent at short, but were unable to convert their starts into significant scores. When he became the captain, the pressure increased Rishabh pants got off on the cheap and left LSG in dire straits.
Ayush Badoni he then stepped up with important shots, scoring a well-crafted 54 off 34 balls. His batting kept LSG in the hunt but continued to fall at regular intervals including covers Nicholas Pooran and Abdul Samadendangers the pursuit.
Just when the game looked like slipping away, Choudhary produced a stunning counter-attack. Playing a fearless brand of cricket, he smashed 54 runs off just 27 deliveries, including seven massive sixes that decisively swung the momentum in LSG’s favour. With the equation tight in the final over, Choudhary kept his cool and saw LSG cross the finish line at 182/7 in 20 overs.
With KKR bowlers, put up a spirited fight Vaibhav Arora and Anukul Roy each collects two gates. Sunil Narine was exceptional with his control, conceding just 13 runs in four overs while taking the wicket. However, a lack of containment in the death overs proved costly, especially against Choudhary’s attack.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Oh my God, Mukul Chaudhary. wow
And I remember seeing the kids of Vivek Yadav’s Aravali Cricket Academy shine. Thank you Vivek. #KKRvLSG
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 9, 2026
MUST CINEMA 🥶
MUKUL CHOUDHARY HAS ARRIVED, THE HYPE IS REAL, CREDIT FOR SUPPORTING YOUNG TALENT.pic.twitter.com/eKFT0kmdxp
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 9, 2026
Another latest top thriller⚡
– What happened to Mukul Choudhary 🌟#cricket #KKRvsLSG #GoodluckSuperGiants #ipl2026 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/H5aQNMe4LD
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 9, 2026
When LSG needed 50+ runs, Mukul Choudhary along with the tailenders almost single-handedly won the over.
How clutch performance#KKRvsLSG #MukulChoudhary pic.twitter.com/mdgP0mNbTs
— MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) April 9, 2026
Mukul CHOUDHARY six ✍🏻✍🏻#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/crOVbjlF1l
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) April 9, 2026
Goenka saab watches from the stands as Mukul Choudhary does wonders for LSG
This is my real child 🤣🤣#KKRvsLSG #SanjivGoenka #MukulChoudhary #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/v2lQA92Exi
— MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary has more potential than scammer Rishabh Pant in this format. Imagine how many decent players don’t get a chance to play because of pants.💔 pic.twitter.com/ERr15LbfGU
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) April 9, 2026
THE BIGGEST ROB OF IPL 2026 BY MUKUL CHOUDHARY! 💎
Everyone thought it was over.
Hotstar crashed as its followers lost hope. 📉
But Mukul Choudhary had other plans. 🏏
54 Running
27 balls
100% Miracle
He wasn’t just playing; he snatched victory from the jaws of defeat… pic.twitter.com/kkCnzVbdKi— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 9, 2026
Lucknow Supergiants bought Mukul Choudhary for just 2.6 cr.
Tonight he singlehandedly won the final for LSG!
A HERO IS BORN IN THE GARDENS OF ADEN. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0JuQuPfC12
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary won LSG from this situation. #KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/3y0jxpwuvE
— Pawan Gurjar (@Pawangurjar_inc) April 9, 2026
Take a bow 🙇♂️ Mukul Choudhary
Six…. Six … game over from a position where LSG only had a 3% chance to win pic.twitter.com/dEdeSlXMU6
— CA Anurag (@CAAnurag_) April 9, 2026
Really impressive shot💯
Delivered under pressure with drop caps❤️🔥🔥Take a bow Mukul Choudhary💥🔥#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/s4bZTz6PQ1
— Downie (@downey_ak07) April 9, 2026
MUKUL CHOUDHARY…. YOU DEFINITELY ARE AN ACCEPTABLE MAN.
– 54* (26) with some incredible wrist work these wrists are made of steel. Take a bow, Mukul. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/8OJWFp2Vzt
— Sir Shah Analyst (@SirShahAnalyst) April 9, 2026
Well Played Boy Mukul Choudhary🔥👌👌
Earn respect 👏👏#IPL2026 #KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/nYq4acCmf0— shelby (@Shelby07777) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary, who was bought for Rs 2.6 crore, made a more valuable contribution to his team in just one match for 25.20 cr than Cameroon Green could do in 4 matches for KKR.
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) April 9, 2026
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