IPL 2026 KKR vs LSG Memes: Lucknow Super Giants Pull Off Last-Ball Thriller Against Kolkata Knight Riders in Eden Gardens Classic
Mukul Choudhary’s 54* powers LSG to a stunning last-ball win over KKR in IPL 2026 after chasing 182 at Eden Gardens.
Lucknow Super Giants stunned Kolkata Knight Riders with a thrilling 3-wicket win on the final ball in Match 15 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on April 9.
In a game full of twists, an uncapped hero, Mukul Choudhary, played a fearless knock to turn the match around when LSG looked completely out of it.
KKR Set the Platform with Strong Finish
Kolkata Knight Riders posted a solid 181/4 in their 20 overs after a steady batting effort.
After losing Finn Allen early, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi built a crucial 50-run stand. Rahane looked aggressive and even smashed a six despite losing grip on his bat.
Raghuvanshi scored 45 off 33 balls, while Rahane added a quick 41 off 24.
KKR had a small collapse in the middle overs, slipping from 99/1 to 111/4 as Digvesh Rathi and Manimaran Siddharth struck for LSG.
But the finish was strong. Rovman Powell smashed an unbeaten 39, and Cameron Green added 32 not out. Their 70-run stand pushed KKR past 180.
Early Blows Put LSG Under Pressure
LSG’s chase got off to a shaky start as Vaibhav Arora struck twice in one over.
He removed Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, leaving LSG struggling early.
Impact sub Ayush Badoni then held the innings together with a calm 54 off 34 balls.
However, his dismissal right after reaching fifty left LSG in deep trouble at 125/6, and soon they slipped to 128/7, needing 54 runs from the last four overs.
Mukul Choudhary’s Heroics Seal Stunning Win
With the match almost gone, Mukul Choudhary produced a sensational unbeaten 54 off 27 balls.
He smashed seven huge sixes and completely changed the momentum of the game. The final over was pure drama. LSG needed 14 runs, and Mukul started with a massive six.
Vaibhav Arora then bowled two perfect yorkers, bringing it down to 1 run needed off the last ball. In a tense finish, LSG managed a bye on the final delivery to seal an unbelievable win.
Key Bowling Performances
Sunil Narine bowled brilliantly for KKR, finishing with 1/13 in 4 overs and also reaching the milestone of 200 IPL wickets.
Vaibhav Arora impressed with 2/38 and nearly defended the total in the last over. Anukul Roy also played a key role with 2/28, including the important wicket of Badoni.
Memes Take Over Social Media
After the final-ball thriller at Eden Gardens, fans on X (Twitter) went into a frenzy. Mukul Choudhary’s nerves of steel and KKR’s fourth straight loss became the primary targets for meme-makers and cricket pundits alike.
From hilarious takes on Ajinkya Rahane hitting sixes while literally losing his grip on the bat, to fans questioning how KKR “choked” from such a dominant position, social media captured the chaos of the night perfectly. The most viral posts featured “Who is Mukul Choudhary?” memes, with fans jokingly comparing the uncapped star to prime finishers after his seven-six blitz silenced the Kolkata crowd.
