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IPL 2026 | Match Report
Youngster Mukul Choudhary Smashes Lucknow to Dramatic IPL 2026 Win Over Kolkata — 7 Sixes in a Last-Ball Thriller
The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan blazed an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls at Eden Gardens, sealing a three-wicket victory in the final delivery of a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter.
By Sports Desk · April 10, 2026 · Eden Gardens, Kolkata · IPL 2026, Match 15
The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan blazed an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls at Eden Gardens, sealing a three-wicket victory in the final delivery of a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter.
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Mukul Choudhary stuns Eden Gardens with an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls including 7 sixes as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 3 wickets on the final ball in IPL 2026 Match 15. Read full highlights, scorecard, and analysis.
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Mukul Choudhary stuns Eden Gardens with an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls including 7 sixes as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 3 wickets on the final ball in IPL 2026 Match 15. Read full highlights, scorecard, and analysis.
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How the Match Unfolded
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the night of April 9, 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with 41 runs, while young opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 45 at the top of the order. A late blitz from the powerful Rovman Powell, who finished unbeaten on 39, helped KKR post a competitive total of 181/4 in their 20 overs.
The LSG chase was anything but smooth. KKR pacer Vaibhav Arora ripped through the top order in the power play, removing both Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22) in a single devastating over. Captain Rishabh Pant struggled for rhythm before being dismissed by Cameron Green for just 10, leaving LSG wobbling at 73/3 after nine overs.
Ayush Badoni provided a crucial stabilising knock of 54 off 34 balls, becoming only the third LSG batter to complete 1,000 IPL runs along the way. But it was when Badoni fell in the 15th over, leaving LSG in deep trouble at 125/6, that the story of the night truly began.
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the night of April 9, 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with 41 runs, while young opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 45 at the top of the order. A late blitz from the powerful Rovman Powell, who finished unbeaten on 39, helped KKR post a competitive total of 181/4 in their 20 overs.
The LSG chase was anything but smooth. KKR pacer Vaibhav Arora ripped through the top order in the power play, removing both Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22) in a single devastating over. Captain Rishabh Pant struggled for rhythm before being dismissed by Cameron Green for just 10, leaving LSG wobbling at 73/3 after nine overs.
Ayush Badoni provided a crucial stabilising knock of 54 off 34 balls, becoming only the third LSG batter to complete 1,000 IPL runs along the way. But it was when Badoni fell in the 15th over, leaving LSG in deep trouble at 125/6, that the story of the night truly began.
Mukul Choudhary: The Unlikely Hero of Eden Gardens
Walking in at number 6 with his team reeling at 128/7, Mukul Choudhary was on just 2 off 6 balls when Mohammed Shami fell. What followed was one of the most explosive cameos in IPL 2026 history. The 21-year-old from Rajasthan suddenly shifted gears, smashing 26 runs off the next 16 balls. Two sixes off Vaibhav Arora, two more off Kartik Tyagi, and the game was back alive.
The 19th over, bowled by Cameron Green, yielded 16 crucial runs as Mukul hit two sixes and a four. Going into the final over, LSG needed 14 runs to win with just two wickets remaining. Most teams would have conceded defeat. Mukul Choudhary had other ideas.
"My plan was simple — I wanted to stay till the last. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game. I just focus on playing my shots."
— Mukul Choudhary, post-match interviewFacing Vaibhav Arora in the final over, Mukul smashed two enormous sixes and completed the winning run off the very last ball. His final scorecard read: 54 not out off 27 balls, seven sixes, two fours — a strike rate of over 200. According to CricViz, the 54-run eighth-wicket partnership between Mukul and Avesh Khan (1* off 3) was the highest ever for the 8th wicket or below in a successful IPL chase. Mukul contributed 52 of those 54 runs himself.
Walking in at number 6 with his team reeling at 128/7, Mukul Choudhary was on just 2 off 6 balls when Mohammed Shami fell. What followed was one of the most explosive cameos in IPL 2026 history. The 21-year-old from Rajasthan suddenly shifted gears, smashing 26 runs off the next 16 balls. Two sixes off Vaibhav Arora, two more off Kartik Tyagi, and the game was back alive.
The 19th over, bowled by Cameron Green, yielded 16 crucial runs as Mukul hit two sixes and a four. Going into the final over, LSG needed 14 runs to win with just two wickets remaining. Most teams would have conceded defeat. Mukul Choudhary had other ideas.
"My plan was simple — I wanted to stay till the last. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game. I just focus on playing my shots."
— Mukul Choudhary, post-match interviewFacing Vaibhav Arora in the final over, Mukul smashed two enormous sixes and completed the winning run off the very last ball. His final scorecard read: 54 not out off 27 balls, seven sixes, two fours — a strike rate of over 200. According to CricViz, the 54-run eighth-wicket partnership between Mukul and Avesh Khan (1* off 3) was the highest ever for the 8th wicket or below in a successful IPL chase. Mukul contributed 52 of those 54 runs himself.
Who Is Mukul Choudhary? The Rise of IPL 2026's Newest Star
Born in Sikkim, a state with limited cricket infrastructure and no dedicated academies, Mukul Choudhary's journey to the IPL is a story of raw talent and relentless hard work. The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter made a name for himself in age-group cricket before breaking out in domestic cricket for Rajasthan.
Lucknow Super Giants snapped him up for ₹2.60 crore at the IPL 2026 auction — a bargain that is already looking like the steal of the season. This was only his second IPL match under lights, yet he showed the composure of a seasoned veteran in the most high-pressure situation possible.
"This is just my 2nd match under lights. There is pressure, sir. But I think that God has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability."
— Mukul ChoudharyHis seven sixes in this innings set a new LSG record for the most sixes by a batter coming in at number 7 or below. Social media and cricket fans across the country are now calling for BCCI selectors to take note of the explosive finisher ahead of upcoming T20 international assignments.
Born in Sikkim, a state with limited cricket infrastructure and no dedicated academies, Mukul Choudhary's journey to the IPL is a story of raw talent and relentless hard work. The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter made a name for himself in age-group cricket before breaking out in domestic cricket for Rajasthan.
Lucknow Super Giants snapped him up for ₹2.60 crore at the IPL 2026 auction — a bargain that is already looking like the steal of the season. This was only his second IPL match under lights, yet he showed the composure of a seasoned veteran in the most high-pressure situation possible.
"This is just my 2nd match under lights. There is pressure, sir. But I think that God has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability."
— Mukul ChoudharyHis seven sixes in this innings set a new LSG record for the most sixes by a batter coming in at number 7 or below. Social media and cricket fans across the country are now calling for BCCI selectors to take note of the explosive finisher ahead of upcoming T20 international assignments.
Rishabh Pant's Praise and LSG's Growing Momentum
LSG skipper Rishabh Pant was effusive in his praise for Mukul after the match, hinting that this team has far more in store. Pant credited the win to the trust he places in his young players, saying the character being built within the squad match by match is something special.
"I do not have words to describe — but what a fantastic effort. One thing I made sure of personally is trust. When you believe in someone, a player can do wonders. Something is cooking inside."
— Rishabh Pant, LSG captain, post-match presentationWith this victory, LSG now have two wins from their early IPL 2026 matches and will next face the Gujarat Titans at their home ground, the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. KKR, meanwhile, are still searching for their first win of the season.
LSG skipper Rishabh Pant was effusive in his praise for Mukul after the match, hinting that this team has far more in store. Pant credited the win to the trust he places in his young players, saying the character being built within the squad match by match is something special.
"I do not have words to describe — but what a fantastic effort. One thing I made sure of personally is trust. When you believe in someone, a player can do wonders. Something is cooking inside."
— Rishabh Pant, LSG captain, post-match presentationWith this victory, LSG now have two wins from their early IPL 2026 matches and will next face the Gujarat Titans at their home ground, the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. KKR, meanwhile, are still searching for their first win of the season.
KKR Performance Review
For Kolkata Knight Riders, the defeat will sting. While Rahane and Raghuvanshi provided a solid platform and Powell added late firepower, their death bowling let them down at the worst possible moment. Conceding 14 runs in the final over with a match seemingly in hand exposed frailties that coach and management will need to address urgently. The continued mystery around Cameron Green's bowling fitness adds to KKR's worries heading into the rest of the tournament.
For Kolkata Knight Riders, the defeat will sting. While Rahane and Raghuvanshi provided a solid platform and Powell added late firepower, their death bowling let them down at the worst possible moment. Conceding 14 runs in the final over with a match seemingly in hand exposed frailties that coach and management will need to address urgently. The continued mystery around Cameron Green's bowling fitness adds to KKR's worries heading into the rest of the tournament.
Brief Scorecard
KKR 181/4 in 20 overs: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 45, Ajinkya Rahane 41, Rovman Powell 39*; Digvesh Rathi 1/25, Manimaran Siddharth 1/34.
LSG 182/7 in 20 overs (final ball): Mukul Choudhary 54* (27), Ayush Badoni 54 (34); Anukul Roy 3/32, Vaibhav Arora 2/38.
Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wickets.
Player of the Match: Mukul Choudhary (LSG)
KKR 181/4 in 20 overs: Angkrish Raghuvanshi 45, Ajinkya Rahane 41, Rovman Powell 39*; Digvesh Rathi 1/25, Manimaran Siddharth 1/34.
LSG 182/7 in 20 overs (final ball): Mukul Choudhary 54* (27), Ayush Badoni 54 (34); Anukul Roy 3/32, Vaibhav Arora 2/38.
Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wickets.
Player of the Match: Mukul Choudhary (LSG)
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