IPL 2026: LSG skipper Pant credits Mukul's heroics for win over KKR
Updated On: 10 April, 2026 10:34 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane said the defeat against LSG was a tough one to swallow, but credited Mukul Choudhary's defining unbeaten knock.

Lucknow Super Giants Indian cricket player Mukul Choudhary (C) celebrates with captain Rishabh Pant (2R) after winning the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Pic/AFP
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant on Thursday heaped praise on Mukul Choudhary for taking the side over the line with his breath-taking unbeaten knock in the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, describing it as a fantastic effort. Chasing 182, LSG were in big trouble at 104 for 5 in 12.5 overs when Mukul came on to the crease.
He showed his batting prowess, remaining unbeaten on 54 off 27 balls with the help of two fours and seven sixes to help his side register a three-wicket win in a last ball thriller.

