Mukul Choudhary's Helicopter Shot Propels Lucknow Super Giants to Victory in IPL 2026 On Thursday night at Eden Gardens, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured an improbable win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thanks to a breathtaking innings from 22-year-old opener Mukul Choudhary. The young batsman smashed 54 off 27 balls, including seven sixes, to steer his team from a precarious position of seven wickets down to a thrilling victory. Choudhary’s performance, highlighted by a signature helicopter shot that sent Vaibhav Arora for six in the 17th over, earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his status as a rising star in Indian cricket. The match, a high-stakes encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saw LSG facing a daunting challenge. With 54 runs needed from 24 deliveries and only the tail of the order remaining, Choudhary’s heroics began with a cautious start. He scored just one run off his first five deliveries before unleashing a flurry of power hitting. In the next 22 balls, he smashed 53 runs, including seven sixes and two fours, to dismantle KKR’s bowling attack. His innings, which included a remarkable six off a yorker, showcased not only his raw power but also his technical finesse. Choudhary’s father, who had always envisioned a cricketing career for his son, must have been overjoyed as his dreams came true. The young batsman, however, credited his success to years of dedicated practice and the inspiration of legends like MS Dhoni. “I have practised that shot since childhood,” Choudhary said at a post-match press conference. “I always liked the way Dhoni finished an innings. He used to hit a six even off a yorker. If you hit that kind of delivery for six, the bowler thinks about doing something different.#ipl_2026 #kolkata_knight_riders #lucknow_super_giants #mukul_choudhary #vaibhav_arora
