Mukul Choudhary’s last-ball heroics stun KKR in thrilling LSG win

A new IPL star was born at Eden Gardens as Mukul Choudhary produced a sensational finishing act to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

Chasing 182, LSG were in deep trouble at 104 for 5 in the 13th over when Choudhary walked in. The situation worsened to 128 for 7, leaving the visitors staring at defeat. At one stage, Choudhary himself struggled, crawling to 2 off 8 balls. But what followed was nothing short of extraordinary.

With 54 needed off the last four overs, the 21-year-old unleashed a breathtaking counterattack. He smashed seven towering sixes in a blistering unbeaten 54 off just 25 balls, turning the match on its head almost single-handedly.

The final over summed up the drama. With 14 needed, Choudhary launched Vaibhav Arora for a massive six, then followed it up with another stunning hit to bring the equation down to one off the last ball. He missed the final delivery but scampered through for a bye to seal an unforgettable victory.

Earlier, Ayush Badoni had laid the foundation with a composed 54, holding the innings together after early wickets. For KKR, Ajinkya Rahane (41) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45) guided them to a competitive 181, while Rovman Powell provided late fireworks.

KKR looked in control for most of the game, with the win probability heavily in their favour late in the chase. But Choudhary’s fearless hitting flipped the contest in stunning fashion.

For LSG, this victory not only boosts their campaign but also unveils a potential match-winning finisher. For KKR, it’s another heartbreaking loss in a season that continues to test their resolve.

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