Who is Mukul Choudhary? The young LSG Finisher Who Pulled Off a Stunning Last-Over Win

Mukul Choudhary became the talk of IPL 2026 after his fearless knock helped Lucknow Super Giants snatch victory from Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 15 at Eden Gardens.

The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter played one of the most exciting cameos of the season, turning a near-certain loss into a famous win.

The Heroic Knock

Lucknow Super Giants were in deep trouble at 128/7 after 16 overs, needing 54 runs from just 24 balls.

Mukul walked in under pressure and flipped the game with fearless hitting. He remained unbeaten on 54 off 27 balls, smashing 2 fours and 7 sixes in a knock full of intent.

The turning point came in the 19th over when he attacked Cameron Green, hitting two sixes and a four to bring LSG right back into the chase.

The final over was pure drama.

LSG needed 14 runs, and Mukul kept his calm against Vaibhav Arora. He hit two big sixes to level the scores and then sealed the win on the last ball, completing a thrilling 3-wicket victory.

From Rajasthan Roots to IPL Hero

Born on August 6, 2004, in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, Mukul is a right-handed batter who represents Rajasthan in domestic cricket.

Interestingly, he did not start as a wicketkeeper.

He joined cricket as a medium-fast bowler at the SBS Cricket Academy in Sikar, but a sudden chance to keep wickets during a match changed his career path.

That one moment shaped his journey into becoming a wicketkeeper-finisher.

His family played a big role in his growth. His mother and younger sister moved with him to Jaipur so he could train better without feeling homesick.

Rise Through Domestic Cricket

Mukul made headlines in age-group cricket when he represented India in the 2023 Under-19 World Cup.

He scored 350 runs in six matches, including a big century in the quarter-final against Bangladesh. His domestic form was equally strong.

In the 2025-26 season, he scored 617 runs in the Men’s State A Trophy at an average of 102.83, with back-to-back centuries.

He also impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 173 runs at a strike rate of 198.85, hitting 13 sixes.

IPL Break and Playing Style

Lucknow Super Giants picked him for ₹2.60 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction after a bidding fight with Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.

Mukul is known for his clean bat swing and powerful hitting in the death overs.

A fan of MS Dhoni, he models his game around finishing matches calmly under pressure.

His knock against KKR showed exactly that.

From a young boy in Rajasthan to finishing games on the biggest stage, Mukul Choudhary has announced himself in style.