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Mukul Choudhary (POTM): "(His journey) My father saw a dream even before he got married, that his son will play cricket. The financial condition of my family was not great. So, I started late — at 12-13 years old. There are not too many academies in my hometown. I joined an academy in Sikar and practiced there for 5-6 years. Then, I moved to Jaipur, because you know if you want to play at a higher level, you need better practice. But then, I felt that T20 cricket was getting faster, so I played a few matches in Gurgaon which helped me.

(When did they believe that he was made for the big stage?) There was an U-19 game against UP. It was a low-scoring affair and nobody scored a lot of runs in it. I scored runs there. My father tells me that that was the day, he started believing (that I could go far.

This was only my second match under lights.

(On handling pressure) Pressure is always there. But then, god has given you an opportunity to show your prowess. If there is pressure then there is also opportunity to make a name for yourself. That is what I look at.

(What was he thinking when Shami got out?) I knew if I play till the end, I'll win it for my team. I knew if it was in my area, I would smack it.

(The shot he enjoyed the most) The first six I hit was the most enjoyable one for me. I had not been able to hit a six in the last two games. So, the first one was special.

(When 7 were needed off the last 4 balls) I knew that I needed one ball in my zone. I was waiting for it. I knew one will land there, whether it is the last one, or the second last one. I got it. I have always been a basher. If it is in my area, I smack it. It is in my blood."

Highest Individual Scores for LSG at Number 7 or Lower in IPL:

59* – Ayush Badoni vs CSK, Lucknow, 2023

58* – Arshad Khan vs DC, Delhi, 2024

58 – Nicholas Pooran vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023

55* – Ayush Badoni vs DC, Lucknow, 2024

54* – Mukul Choudhary vs KKR, Kolkata, 2026, Tonight*

Highest 8th or Lower Wicket Partnership in Successful Run Chases in IPL:

54* – Avesh Khan & Mukul Choudhary (LSG) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2026 (8th wicket), Tonight*

52* – Rinku Singh & Umesh Yadav (KKR) vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2023 (8th wicket)

46* – Chris Morris & Jaydev Unadkat (RR) vs DC, Wankhede, 2021 (8th wicket)

Most Runs for LSG:

1410 - KL Rahul

1403* - Nicholas Pooran

1029* - Ayush Badoni

Most Runs Scored by a Batter in the last 5 overs of a Successful Run Chase in IPL:

59 (21) – Kieron Pollard vs SRH, Mumbai (Wankhede), 2013

56 (22) – AB de Villiers vs SRH, Bengaluru, 2014

53 (25) – Mukul Choudhary vs KKR, Kolkata, 2026, Tonight*

Most 6s by a Batter at Number 7 or Lower in a Successful Run Chase in IPL:

7 – Dwayne Bravo (CSK) vs MI, Mumbai (Wankhede), 2018

7 – Mukul Choudhary (LSG) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2026, Tonight*

6 – Yusuf Pathan (RR) vs DD, Centurion, 2009

6 – Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 2022

Tonight will be remembered for the mayhem that Mukul Choudhary caused. No matter where he goes from here, with a stupendous match-winning half-century, he not only helped his team come back from behind but has also carved a name for himself in the lore of IPL. 

They say, winning and losing both are habits. We witnessed that today. Coming off two losses before the washout against PBKS, KKR managed to lose this one too from a winning position. Meanwhile, LSG have now gotten over the finish line in the final over twice in two matches. 

Will Rishabh Pant and co. sustain this momentum going forward? They play GT at home on Sunday, April 12 next. Meanwhile, KKR travel to Chennai to lock horns with CSK on Tuesday, April 14. But before that, tomorrow, RCB take on RR in Guwahati. Do join us for all those games. 

For now, this is Darpan Tikiya signing off on the behalf of Ajay Pal Singh, Akshay Bhide, Ninaad Dixit, Aman, Paras Yadav and Manish Bishnoi. Keep following Crickxo for more cricketing action from around the globe. Goodbye for now! 👋