Lucknow Super Giants registered a thrilling three-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match No. 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday, April 09.
After being put into bat, KKR posted a competitive 181/4 in their 20 overs. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a fluent 41 off 24, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued his fine form with a well-compiled 45 off 33. Rovman Powell provided the late flourish with an unbeaten 39 off 24, helping the hosts finish strongly on a tricky surface.
In response, LSG had a shaky start as early wickets dented their chase. Their openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram got starts but failed to convert, while captain Rishabh Pant also could not make a significant impact. However, Ayush Badoni kept Lucknow in the hunt with a crucial 54 off 34 balls, anchoring the innings amid regular wickets. Just when KKR seemed to have the game under control after Badoni’s dismissal, the match took a dramatic turn.
Youngster Mukul Choudhary produced a sensational knock under pressure, smashing an unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries.
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His fearless hitting, including seven towering sixes, turned the game on its head and stunned the home side.Despite a superb spell from Sunil Narine, who conceded just 13 runs in his four overs, KKR failed to close out the game. Their bowlers struggled at the death as Mukul took charge and guided LSG to 182/7 in 20 overs, sealing a memorable win.
Earlier, KKR looked in control for most parts of the contest, but their inability to finish the game proved costly. It was a heartbreaking defeat for the home side, who had the match in their grasp before Mukul’s late onslaught.
Below are the funniest memes from KKR vs LSG in Match No. 15 of IPL 2026:
— IPLwithMayank (@MAYXxFF) April 9, 2026
Just wow pic.twitter.com/iVbtX5UvXx
— Balinder Singh Dhanauri (@BalinderDhanori) April 9, 2026
Mukul take a bow pic.twitter.com/j0IOnc25Vm
— RajuAura⁷³ (@Mrraju073) April 9, 2026
— urstruly.1 (@urstrulyjaat18) April 9, 2026
Mukul Choudhary launching helicopters like pic.twitter.com/wsSS2Y4z1T
— Sourabh Raut (@xzx_slipknot) April 9, 2026
Every season, a new name rises…
this time, remember it loud and clear —
Mukul Choudhary 👑
No hype. No PR. No noise.
Just performance that forces the world to notice. 💥🏏 pic.twitter.com/nXLc1GzrVE— Bleed_blue (@bleedblue1805) April 9, 2026
Every season, a new name rises…
this time, remember it loud and clear —
Mukul Choudhary 👑
No hype. No PR. No noise.
Just performance that forces the world to notice. 💥🏏 pic.twitter.com/nXLc1GzrVE— Bleed_blue (@bleedblue1805) April 9, 2026
CSK fans😭😭 pic.twitter.com/QwCbyd7qBX
— Neha tiwari (@Neha_tiwarix) April 9, 2026
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No context Mukul Choudhary against KKR at Eden Gardens#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/popqBqrHjt
— Laal kaptaan (@ajay_dhojak07) April 9, 2026
