Lucknow Super Giants In Match 15 of the Indian Premier League 2026, achieved a spectacular victory over Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a thrilling last-ball match at Eden Gardens.
Asked to bat first, KKR posted a competitive score of 181/4 on a slightly difficult surface. Captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front, scoring 41 off 24, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued his impressive performance with 45 off 33. Cameron Green (32* off 24) and Rovman Powell (39* off 24) provided a late boost to take KKR to a strong total.
In reply, LSG had a poor start and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Ayush Badoni took charge of the innings, scoring 54 runs off 34, but with wickets falling around him, KKR looked to be firmly in control of the match.
However, what happened next was an incredible transformation. With 54 runs needed from the last four overs and only three wickets in hand, Mukul Choudhary played a sensational innings under pressure and scored an unbeaten 54 including seven sky-high sixes in just 27 balls to give LSG victory on the last ball.
talking points
1. KKR batsmen performed brilliantly on the tricky Eden deck
Despite the bowlers getting some help from the pitch, KKR's batsmen performed brilliantly to post a competitive score. Ajinkya Rahane created the atmosphere in the beginning with his aggressive approach, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a steady innings in the middle overs.
The finishing touches from Cameron Green and Rovman Powell ensured KKR kept the momentum going and crossed the 180-run mark, which on the surface looked more than manageable.
2. KKR spinners wove their web
KKR's spin attack led by Sunil Narine played a key role in putting LSG under pressure. Narine was exceptional, conceding just 13 runs in his four overs and taking one wicket.
Anukul Roy also took two important wickets, including the dismissal of Abdul Samad. The spinners controlled the middle overs brilliantly, making it difficult for LSG to chase the target.
3. Incredible robbery of Mukul Choudhary
Just when it seemed like the game was over and in KKR's favour, Mukul Chaudhary Turned it on its head with a breathtaking display of power-hitting. Operating under immense pressure, he showed remarkable composure and clarity in his approach.
When 54 runs were needed off 24 balls, Mukul took charge and targeted the boundaries with fearless intent. Even in the final over, when 13 runs were needed, he maintained his composure and finished the game brilliantly and sealed a memorable win for LSG on the last ball.
His innings not only stunned KKR but also marked one of the most remarkable ends of IPL 2026 so far.
KKR vs LSG: Who said what?
Ajinkya Rahane, KKR captain
“It's hard to accept but we're proud of the boys for the way we played. Mukul (Chaudhary)'s innings was decisive. The execution may have been a little off here and there in the last two overs but credit to Mukul for that partnership. They had nothing to lose, 2 overs for 30 so it was about swinging every ball hard. Some balls were good but he batted brilliantly. When you lose a game it's easy to wonder what we could have done better. The score of 180 runs was not easy on this wicket. Let us give credit to the batsman for the way he batted. The intention was to keep Avesh on strike. We had to deploy five fielders and it is difficult for the bowlers.“
Rishabh Pant, LSG Captain
“When we see him (Mukul) in the nets, when you see someone, you can see that, but you know, when you do that in the match, it feels amazing. Yeah, like I don't have words to describe. It's an underwhelming match, but what a great effort. (Do you understand players coming from small towns?) One thing I have made sure of, personally, sometimes is belief and, when you make someone as a player, as a captain, they have the trust of the management, a player can do wonders, with that belief, I think it definitely plays a big role. (What impact do you think this has on the confidence and trust of the side?) It's certainly character, with every match like this, someone raises a hand, showing that there's definitely something building. We don't want to talk about it too much, but at the same time, we know there's something good brewing inside and hopefully it will come to fruition soon.“
Mukul Chaudhary, Player of the Match
“My journey started when my father was not even married, he had a dream that his son would play cricket. I started at the age group level but there were no good academies in Sikkim. I played matches in Delhi and Gurgaon and it helped me. When I was playing against U19 vs UP, it was a low-scoring game and I contributed, so he knew then that I would make it big. This was only my second match. God has given me this opportunity, there may be pressure but it is also an opportunity to make a name for myself. My aim was to bat till the end and see what happens. I also liked the first six, I had not hit a single six in two matches, so the first six was special. In my mind I knew that one of the four balls would be in the slot and I was just waiting for it. Since my childhood, I like to hit sixes rather than playing on the field.“
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