
In a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) set aside the past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) By three wickets in match 15 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Chasing a competitive target of 182, LSG remained composed in a tense final over thanks to a sensational innings. Mukul ChaudharyWho changed the course of the game with his fearless display of power-hitting.
With the strong contribution of the middle order, KKR scored a competitive score of 181 runs.
After being invited to bat, KKR made a steady start under the leadership of the captain. Ajinkya Rahane. The experienced batsman looked in great form and scored 41 runs in just 24 balls with the help of brilliant fours and two sixes. However, Finn Allen’s early dismissal meant that KKR could not take full advantage of the powerplay.
Youth Angkrish Raghuvanshi He continued to impress by scoring 45 runs in 33 balls and took over the innings in the middle overs. cameron green While Fluent 32 provided solid support with Rinku Singh It was a rare off day off the bat.
Momentum changed dramatically in the death overs rovman powell Unleash your power game. His explosive 39-run knock, including four fours and two sky-high sixes in 24 balls, took KKR to a strong score of 181/4 in 20 overs.
For LSG, the bowling effort was disciplined but lacked success at crucial moments. Digvesh Rathi Was the most economical, he gave only 25 runs Prince Yadav, M. SiddharthAnd Avesh Khan Took one wicket each. Mohammed ShamiDespite tight bowling, he did not get any wicket.
Mukul Chaudhary’s heroics set up dramatic win for LSG
In reply, LSG, while chasing the target, had a bad start and lost early wickets. Michelle Marsh And aiden markram Showed brief intent but couldn’t convert his starts into big scores. The pressure increased further during the time of Captain Rishabh Pant Was out cheaply, leaving LSG in a difficult position.
Ayush Badoni Then he stepped towards an important innings and scored 54 runs in 34 balls. His innings kept LSG in the contest, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals. nicholas puran And Abdul SamadStalking is putting you in danger.
Just when it seemed that the game was slipping away, Choudhary staged a brilliant counterattack. Playing a fearless brand of cricket, he scored 54 runs off just 27 balls, including seven massive sixes, which decisively changed the momentum in LSG’s favour. With the equation tightening in the final overs, Choudhary maintained his composure and ensured LSG crossed the finish line, finishing at 182/7 in 20 overs.
KKR bowlers struggled mightily Vaibhav Arora And Anukul Roy Took two wickets each. Sunil Narine His control was exceptional and he conceded just 13 runs in four overs while taking one wicket. However, the lack of containment in the death overs proved costly, especially against Choudhary’s attack.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Oh my God, Mukul Chaudhary. Very good.
And I remember seeing Vivek Yadav making the kids of Aravali Cricket Academy shine. Thanks, Vivek. #kkrvlsg
– Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 9 April 2026
full movie 🥶
Mukul Chaudhary has arrived, the hype is genuine, credit goes to Lucknow for supporting young talent.pic.twitter.com/eKFT0kmdxp
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 9 April 2026
Another last ball thriller.
– What is the end of Mukul Chaudhary 🌟#Cricket #KKRvsLSG #LucknowSupergiants #IPL2026 #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/H5aQNMe4LD
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 9 April 2026
Mukul Choudhary single-handedly wins the match with tailenders when LSG needed 50+ runs
what is clutch performance#KKRvsLSG #mukulchaudhary pic.twitter.com/mdgP0mNbTs
– MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) 9 April 2026
Mukul Chaudhary sixes ✍🏻✍🏻#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/crOVbjlF1l
– Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) 9 April 2026
Goenka Sahab is watching Mukul Chaudhary doing wonders for LSG from the stands
This is my true child 🤣🤣#KKRvsLSG #sanjeevgoenka #mukulchaudhary #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/v2lQA92Exi
– MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) 9 April 2026
In this format, Mukul Chaudhary has more potential than the rookie Rishabh Pant. Just imagine how many deserving players are not getting a chance to play because of Pant.💔 pic.twitter.com/ERr15LbfGU
– Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) 9 April 2026
The biggest robbery of IPL 2026 by Mukul Chaudhary! 💎
Everyone thought it was over.
Hotstar viewership dropped as hope was lost. 📉
But Mukul Choudhary had some other plan. 🏏
54 runs
27 balls
100% miracle
He didn’t just play; He snatched victory from the jaws of defeat… pic.twitter.com/kkCnzVbdKi– Cricket Central (@CricketCentral) 9 April 2026
Lucknow Supergiants bought Mukul Chaudhary for just Rs 2.6 crore.
Tonight he single-handedly won the game for LSG in the final overs!
A hero is born in the Gardens of Eden. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0JuQuPfC12
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 9 April 2026
From this situation, Mukul Chaudhary won the game for LSG. #KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/3y0jxpwuvE
– Pawan Gurjar (@Pawangurjar_inc) 9 April 2026
Salutations 🙇 ♂️ Mukul Choudhary
Six …. Six… Game ended with LSG only having a 3% chance of winning pic.twitter.com/dEdeSlXMU6
– CA Anurag (@CAAnurag_) 9 April 2026
Really impressive knock💯
Performed well under the pressure of falling wickets❤️🔥🔥Salute to Mukul Choudhary💥🔥#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/s4bZTz6PQ1
– Downey (@downey_ak07) 9 April 2026
Mukul Chaudhary… you are a completely crazy man.
– 54* (26) With some incredible wrist work, those wrists are made of steel. Salute you Mukul. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/8OJWFp2Vzt
– Sir Shah Analyst (@SirShahAnalyst) 9 April 2026
Well played boy Mukul Choudhary🔥🔥🔥
earn respect 👏👏#IPL2026 #KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/nYq4acCmf0– Shelby (@shelby07777) 9 April 2026
Mukul Chaudhary, who was bought for Rs 2.6 crore, made a more valuable contribution to his team in just one match than Cameron Green, bought for Rs 25.20 crore, could do in 4 matches for KKR.
– Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) 9 April 2026
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