Mukul Choudhary’s Heroic Fifty Helps LSG Pull Off Thrilling 3 Wicket Victory
In one of the most dramatic finishes of the Indian Premier League 2026 season so far, Lucknow Super Giants snatched a sensational 3-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Thursday night.Chasing 182, LSG were staring down the barrel at 128/7 in the 16th over, but tail-ender Mukul Choudhary produced a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls — studded with two fours and seven sixes — to script one of the greatest heists in recent IPL memory.
The match went down to the wire as LSG needed 14 runs off the final six balls. Vaibhav Arora, who had earlier taken two wickets, bowled a tense last over, but Choudhary smashed two massive sixes (including a fifty-sealing maximum) and clever running to seal the win with one ball to spare. The celebrations from the LSG dugout were electric, with players like Digvesh Singh Rathi and Avesh Khan running wild in joy.
KKR’s Solid Total Falls ShortEarlier, KKR posted a competitive 181/4 in their 20 overs. Opener Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24) and wicket-keeper Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33) provided a strong platform, while a late flourish from Rovman Powell (39* off 24) and Cameron Green (32*) boosted the total.LSG’s bowling was disciplined, led by Mohammed Shami (0/27) and spinners Digvesh Singh Rathi and Manimaran Siddharth, who picked up one wicket each.LSG’s Chaotic Chase
LSG’s top order faltered early, with both openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram dismissed cheaply by Vaibhav Arora. Captain Rishabh Pant (10) and Nicholas Pooran (13) couldn’t stabilize the innings either. Ayush Badoni played a gritty 54 off 34 balls, but it was left to the lower order to perform the miracle.
Mukul Choudhary walked in at a precarious position and turned the game on its head with his explosive hitting in the death overs. His 54* not out, along with a crucial unbeaten 1 from Avesh Khan, helped LSG cross the finish line.
Key Performances
Mukul Choudhary (LSG): 54* (27 balls, 2x4, 7x6) – Player of the Match contender
Ayush Badoni (LSG): 54 (34)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): 45 (33)
Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): 41 (24)
Vaibhav Arora (KKR): 2/38
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first. The victory takes LSG’s campaign forward with a memorable win, while KKR will be left ruing a collapse in the final stages despite a strong batting display.
The match went down to the wire as LSG needed 14 runs off the final six balls. Vaibhav Arora, who had earlier taken two wickets, bowled a tense last over, but Choudhary smashed two massive sixes (including a fifty-sealing maximum) and clever running to seal the win with one ball to spare. The celebrations from the LSG dugout were electric, with players like Digvesh Singh Rathi and Avesh Khan running wild in joy.
KKR’s Solid Total Falls ShortEarlier, KKR posted a competitive 181/4 in their 20 overs. Opener Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24) and wicket-keeper Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33) provided a strong platform, while a late flourish from Rovman Powell (39* off 24) and Cameron Green (32*) boosted the total.LSG’s bowling was disciplined, led by Mohammed Shami (0/27) and spinners Digvesh Singh Rathi and Manimaran Siddharth, who picked up one wicket each.LSG’s Chaotic Chase
LSG’s top order faltered early, with both openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram dismissed cheaply by Vaibhav Arora. Captain Rishabh Pant (10) and Nicholas Pooran (13) couldn’t stabilize the innings either. Ayush Badoni played a gritty 54 off 34 balls, but it was left to the lower order to perform the miracle.
Mukul Choudhary walked in at a precarious position and turned the game on its head with his explosive hitting in the death overs. His 54* not out, along with a crucial unbeaten 1 from Avesh Khan, helped LSG cross the finish line.
Key Performances
Mukul Choudhary (LSG): 54* (27 balls, 2x4, 7x6) – Player of the Match contender
Ayush Badoni (LSG): 54 (34)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): 45 (33)
Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): 41 (24)
Vaibhav Arora (KKR): 2/38
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first. The victory takes LSG’s campaign forward with a memorable win, while KKR will be left ruing a collapse in the final stages despite a strong batting display.