Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a stunning last-over victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, winning by three wickets in a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter at Eden Gardens. The hero of the night was Mukul Choudhary, whose unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls turned the game on its head and sealed a memorable win.
Chasing 182, LSG were under immense pressure for most of their innings. KKR dominated early, with Vaibhav Arora delivering a crucial double blow in the fifth over. He dismissed both Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, breaking a dangerous opening stand and putting the visitors on the back foot.
The pressure continued to build when Cameron Green struck soon after, removing LSG captain Rishabh Pant in the ninth over. At that stage, KKR looked firmly in control, with the game slipping away from LSG.
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However, Mukul Choudhary had other plans. Displaying remarkable composure under pressure, he counterattacked brilliantly in the death overs, taking calculated risks and finding boundaries at crucial moments. His innings shifted momentum dramatically, leaving KKR scrambling in the final overs.
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Mukul Choudhary was absolutely brilliant in Kolkata π
He pulls off a famous heist for @LucknowIPL π₯π₯
Scorecard βΆοΈ https://t.co/ov5gAlAtPH #TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #KKRvLSG pic.twitter.com/CXo53CQmLf
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2026
Another day, another #TATAIPL thriller π€©@LucknowIPL get over the line in a last-ball finish, courtesy of Mukul Choudhary’s heroics π«‘
Scorecard βΆοΈ https://t.co/ov5gAlAtPH #KhelBindaas | #KKRvLSG pic.twitter.com/VLthHCB8Cm
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2026
Earlier, KKR posted a competitive total on the back of solid contributions from captain Ajinkya Rahane, who scored a quick 41 off 24 balls, and Rovman Powell, who provided late fireworks with an unbeaten 39. Green also chipped in with a steady 32*, helping the hosts cross the 180-run mark.
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Despite being in control for much of the game, KKR failed to close out the game, suffering their fourth consecutive winless outing this season. LSG, on the other hand, showcased resilience and match-winning temperament, with Choudharyβs sensational knock proving to be the difference in a high-pressure contest.
16.4? Seen it before ππ₯ pic.twitter.com/gfWK13Ev5w
β Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary with KKR bowlersπ
pic.twitter.com/cRUURiMAahβ Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) April 9, 2026
104/5 chasing 182
Lucknow Super Giants under pressureMukul Choudhary like hold your horsesπ¦ pic.twitter.com/rJa6ElQDqo
β Harshit ξ¨ (@I_am_Harshit_17) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary π https://t.co/nbDUNw0kdn pic.twitter.com/WejUagD6dK
β Chai_Sutta (@Chai_SuttaGuy) April 9, 2026
THIS IS APPRECIATION TWEET FOR MUKUL CHOUDHARY, WHAT A CRAZY PLAYER MAN !!
LONG LIVE IPL. pic.twitter.com/uV9gYODnck
β Courageous (@CourageousRo) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary over Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma in IPL auction π₯
The Genius Aussie and Sanjiv Goenkaβ Justin Langer and Goenka supermacy πΏ pic.twitter.com/VKi9ybdSzN
β Dilkesh (@Dilkesh1807) April 9, 2026
MUKUL CHOUDHARY, REMEMBER THE NAME π₯pic.twitter.com/TePF0OT2nh
β Suprvirat (@Mostlykohli) April 9, 2026
Last match Rishabh Pant trusted him and backed him.
And today Mukul Choudhary win for us single handedly π«‘
β Rupesh Kumar (@drona_17) April 9, 2026
What tf was that 19.5 shot Mukul Chaudhary???
β Kusha Sharma ξ¨ (@Kushacritic) April 9, 2026
THE GREATEST HEIST OF IPL 2026 BY MUKUL CHOUDHARY! π
Everyone thought it was over.
The Hotstar viewership crashed because the hope was gone. π
But Mukul Choudhary had other plans. π
54 Runs
27 Balls
100% Miracle
He didnβt just play; he snatched victory from the jaws of defeatβ¦ pic.twitter.com/kkCnzVbdKiβ Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 9, 2026
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