IPL 2026: Mukul Choudhary Snatches Victory from KKR with Epic Sixes
KKR vs LSG IPL 2026: The 15th match of IPL 2026 saw a thrilling and powerful cricketing drama unfold at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants was decided on the last ball,…
Vikram Singh
April 10, 2026 – 6:11 AM
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KKR vs LSG IPL 2026: The 15th match of IPL 2026 saw a thrilling and powerful cricketing drama unfold at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants was decided on the last ball, where 21-year-old sensation Mukul Choudhary’s powerful batting turned the tables. The Lucknow Super Giants won the match by 3 wickets, establishing their strong presence in the points table.
Captain Rishabh Pant’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss appeared strong initially, but ultimately, the match will be remembered for Mukul Choudhary’s seven towering sixes that stunned Kolkata fans. This season has been a formidable challenge for KKR, as they are looking for a strong comeback after losing three out of four matches.
KKR’s Batting’
Electing to bat first, Kolkata Knight Riders got off to a strong start. Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided a solid foundation for the team with a blazing 45-run knock. He was ably supported by captain Ajinkya Rahane, who contributed a solid 41 runs. Cameron Green’s 32 and Rovman Powell’s unbeaten 39 in the middle order helped KKR set a formidable and challenging target of 181 runs in 20 overs. Prince Yadav, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, and Avesh Khan each took crucial wickets to keep the run rate in check.
Lucknow’s faltering start
Chasing a formidable target of 182 runs, Lucknow Super Giants had a disastrous start. The team had lost half its team for just 104 runs, and at one point, it looked like KKR would register its first convincing win of the season.n. Vaibhav Arora and Anukul Roy took two crucial wickets each, effectively dismantling Lucknow’s top order. By the time they reached 128, Lucknow had lost seven batsmen. From there, Lucknow needed a powerful miracle to secure victory.
Mukul Chaudhary’s Explosion
Just when everyone had given up hope, 21-year-old Mukul Chaudhary unleashed a powerful storm at Eden Gardens. Mukul played a powerful and memorable innings of 54 not out off just 27 balls. During this powerful innings, he hit two fours and seven powerful sixes. Ayush Badoni’s strong 54-run partnership gave Lucknow’s hopes a boost. Mukul’s steely determination secured the required runs off the last ball, giving his team a historic and convincing victory. Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, and Cameron Green each took one wicket for KKR, but they were unable to stop Mukul’s steely resolve.
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