Mukul Choudhary's Heroics Lead Lucknow Super Giants to Last-Ball Victory
Choudhary's seven sixes snatch final-ball win for LSG
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Mukul Choudhary scored an impressive 54 not out, leading Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic final-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. Choudhary's seven sixes helped LSG chase down a target of 182, securing their fifth position in the league standings.
- 01Mukul Choudhary scored 54 not out, hitting seven sixes.
- 02LSG needed 54 runs from the last four overs with three wickets remaining.
- 03Choudhary's performance included crucial hits in the final overs.
- 04Kolkata Knight Riders remain winless after four matches.
- 05This was Choudhary's third match in the IPL, having been signed for around £210,000.
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In a thrilling match in the Indian Premier League, Mukul Choudhary, a 21-year-old batter for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), achieved an outstanding performance by scoring 54 not out and hitting seven sixes to secure a last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). LSG required 54 runs from the last four overs with three wickets remaining when Choudhary took charge. Despite needing 24 runs from the last eight balls, he finished the 19th over bowled by Cameron Green with a four and a six. With 14 runs needed off the final over, KKR made a strategic error by allowing tailender Avesh Khan to take a single, giving Choudhary the strike. He capitalized on this opportunity, hitting two more sixes and finishing the match with a bye from the last ball. KKR's innings totaled 181-4, with contributions from Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), Ajinkya Rahane (41), Rovman Powell (39 not out), and Cameron Green (32 not out). KKR remains winless in the tournament, while LSG sits in fifth place.
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Choudhary's performance boosts LSG's morale and standing in the league, potentially attracting more fans and support.
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