Kolkata, April 9 (NationPress): Mukul Choudhary emphasized that his primary objective during the chase was to remain at the crease until the very end. This strategy proved pivotal as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) achieved a nail-biting last-ball victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 15th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, held at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

While chasing a target of 182, LSG faced intense pressure in the dying overs. However, Choudhary displayed remarkable composure, turning the match in their favor with bold hitting. He hit vital sixes in the final moments, including two in the last over, leading his team to triumph.

"My goal was to bat until the last ball and see how it unfolds. This was only my second match. I believe God has blessed me with this chance; while it can be pressuring, it is also an opportunity to carve out my identity," Choudhary stated after being awarded Player of the Match for his impressive 54 runs off 27 deliveries.

Reflecting on his cricketing journey, Choudhary shared, "My journey began before my father even got married; he envisioned that his son would play cricket. I started at the age group level, but there were limited quality academies in Sikkim. Competing in matches in Delhi and Gurugram was instrumental for me. During a low-scoring U19 match against UP, I contributed significantly, which made him believe that I could achieve great things."

The young talent highlighted his instinctive aggressive style. "I was particularly excited about hitting my first six; I hadn't scored any in my previous two games, so that one felt special. I was confident that one of the four balls would be in my hitting zone, and I was just waiting for it," he remarked.

Choudhary further noted, "From a young age, I have always preferred hitting sixes rather than playing along the ground," reinforcing the bold mindset that propelled LSG to their victory.

Captain Pant praised the young player's exceptional performance, stating, "When we observe him in training, you can see his potential. But witnessing him deliver in a match is beyond words. What an outstanding effort!"

Pant also emphasized the significance of supporting players, saying, "As a captain and management, establishing trust is crucial. Each match brings out the character of our players, and while we don't want to elaborate too much, it's clear that something promising is developing."

Following this victory, LSG celebrated their second win and will face the Gujarat Titans next on Sunday at their home ground, Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.