Mukul Choudhary’s Explosive 54 Runs
The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants turned out to be a high-voltage thriller, but it was Mukul Choudhary’s stunning knock of 54 runs in just 27 balls that stole the spotlight.
In a match full of big hits and momentum shifts, LSG chased down a challenging target of 182 runs in the final over, showcasing incredible composure under pressure.
Match Summary
- KKR: 181/4 (20 overs)
- LSG: 182/7 (20 overs)
- Result: LSG won by 3 wickets
Mukul Choudhary – The Game Changer
Mukul Choudhary delivered a match-winning performance when his team needed it the most. His innings included:
- 54 runs off 27 balls
- 2 fours & 7 massive sixes
- Strike Rate: 200.00
He dominated the bowlers and finished the match in style, proving to be the difference-maker.
KKR Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | 41 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 170.83 |
| Finn Allen | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 45 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 136.36 |
| Cameron Green | 32* | 24 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Rinku Singh | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Rovman Powell | 39* | 24 | 4 | 2 | 162.50 |
| Total | 181/4 (20 Ov) | ||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11.80 |
| Manimaran Siddharth | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11.00 |
LSG Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Aiden Markram | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Rishabh Pant | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Ayush Badoni | 54 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 158.82 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 86.67 |
| Abdul Samad | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mukul Choudhary | 54* | 27 | 2 | 7 | 200.00 |
| Total | 182/7 (20 Ov) | ||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Anukul Roy | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8.00 |
| Navdeep Saini | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.30 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.20 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.30 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14.00 |
Conclusion
This match was a perfect example of why IPL is considered one of the most exciting leagues in the world. With powerful performances from both sides, it ultimately came down to Mukul Choudhary’s brilliance that sealed the victory for LSG.