In a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Defeated by three wickets in Match 15 of IPL 2026. Chasing a competitive target of 182, LSG maintained their composure in the final over, Mukesh Chaudhary His brilliant batting changed the course of the game.
KKR posted a competitive score of 181 with strong middle-order contributions
After being sent in to bat, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane Made a steady start led by. The experienced batsman looked in great form scoring 41 runs in 24 balls, which included beautiful fours and two sixes. However, KKR could not take full advantage of the powerplay due to the early dismissal of Finn Allen.
youth Angkrish Raghuvanshi He handled the innings in the middle overs by scoring 45 runs in 33 balls. cameron green Gave strong support by scoring 32 runs, while Rinku Singh Was unsuccessful, spending a rare day at bat.
in death overs rovman powell Showed off his power game. His explosive innings of 39 off 24 balls, which included four fours and two towering sixes, 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, giving only 25 runs, while Prince Yadav, M. SiddharthAnd Avesh Khan Took one wicket each. mohammed shami Bowled hard, but could not take wickets.
Mukesh Chaudhary’s heroics ensure thrilling win for LSG
In reply, LSG had a shaky start as they lost wickets early. Mitchell Marsh And aiden markram Showed some effort but couldn’t convert their early chances into big scores. captain Rishabh Pant The cheap dismissal further increased the pressure, putting LSG in a difficult position.
Ayush Badoni Then played a crucial innings, scoring 54 runs in 34 balls to keep LSG intact. His innings kept LSG close to the target, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals, including nicholas puran And Abdul Samad were involved, making it difficult to achieve the target.
Just as the game looked slipping away, Choudhary produced a brilliant counterattack. Playing fearless cricket, he scored 54 runs in just 27 balls and hit seven huge sixes which turned the game in favor of LSG. With the equation tightening in the final over, Choudhary kept his cool and ensured LSG crossed the target, finishing at 182/7 in 20 overs.
KKR bowlers gave a courageous fight, Vaibhav Arora And Anukul Roy Took two wickets each. Sunil Narine Was brilliant with his control, taking one wicket for just 13 runs in four overs. However, lack of control in the death overs proved costly, especially against Choudhary’s attack.
Here are the fans’ reactions:
Oh My God, Mukul Chaudhary. Wow.
And I remember Vivek Yadav seeing the kids from Aravali Cricket Academy shining bright. Thank You, Vivek. #KKRvLSG
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 9, 2026
ABSOLUTE CINEMA 🥶
MUKUL CHOUDHARY HAS ARRIVED, THE HYPE IS REAL, CREDIT TO LUCKNOW FOR BACKING YOUNG TALENTS.pic.twitter.com/eKFT0kmdxp
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 9, 2026
Another last ball thriller⚡
– What a finish from Mukul Choudhary 🌟#Cricket #KKRvsLSG #LucknowSuperGiants #ipl2026 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/H5aQNMe4LD
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary won the match almost single-handedly alongside the tailenders when LSG needed 50+ runs
What a clutch performance#KKRvsLSG #MukulChoudhary pic.twitter.com/mdgP0mNbTs
— MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) April 9, 2026
Mukul CHOUDHARY sixes ✍🏻✍🏻#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/crOVbjlF1l
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) April 9, 2026
Goenka saab is watching Mukul Choudhary pull off a miracle for LSG out of nowhere from the stands
This is my true child 🤣🤣#KKRvsLSG #SanjivGoenka #MukulChoudhary #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/v2lQA92Exi
— MK Sharma ✍️ (@EmediaManoj) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary has more potential than fraud Rishabh Pant in this format. Just imagine due to pant, how many deserving players are not getting the chance to play.💔 pic.twitter.com/ERr15LbfGU
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) April 9, 2026
THE GREATEST HEIST OF IPL 2026 BY MUKUL CHOUDHARY! 💎
Everyone thought it was over.
The Hotstar viewership crashed because the hope was gone. 📉
But Mukul Choudhary had other plans. 🏏
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 (@CricketCentrl) April 9, 2026
Lucknow Supergiants bought Mukul Choudhary for just 2.6cr.
Tonight he single-handedly won the game for LSG in the final overs!
A HERO IS BORN AT THE EDEN GARDENS. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0JuQuPfC12
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary won LSG the game 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 position where LSG was having only 3% chance of winning pic.twitter.com/dEdeSlXMU6
— CA Anurag (@CAAnurag_) April 9, 2026
https://twitter.com/downey_ak07/status/2042303775218749466
MUKUL CHOUDHARY…. YOU ABSOLUTE FREAK MAN.
– 54* (26) with some unbelievable wrist work, those wrists are made of steels. Take a bow, Mukul. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/8OJWFp2Vzt
— Sir Shah Analyst (@SirShahAnalyst) April 9, 2026
Well Played Boy Mukul Choudhary🔥👌👌
Respect Earn 👏👏#IPL2026 #KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/nYq4acCmf0— shelby (@Shelby07777) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary, who was boughtvat Rs 2.6 crores, made more valuable contribution to his side in just one match what Rs 25.20 Cr Cameroon Green could do in 4 matches for KKR
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) April 9, 2026
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