He walked in with LSG needing the impossible. He walked out having done the unthinkable. On April 9, 2026, 21-year-old Mukul Choudhary smashed an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls — 7 sixes, a 200 strike rate — to drag Lucknow Super Giants to a 3-wicket win over KKR in a last-ball thriller at Eden Gardens. It was the kind of innings that makes you stop scrolling.
But who exactly is Mukul Choudhary? Let’s break it down.
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Mukul Choudhary Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mukul Dalip Choudhary |
| Date of Birth | August 6, 2004 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Role | Middle-order batter / Wicketkeeper |
| Domestic Team | Rajasthan |
| IPL Team | Lucknow Super Giants |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹2.60 Crore |
From Jhunjhunu to Eden Gardens
Cricket lovers from Rajasthan know how hard the road to the IPL can be. Mukul quietly announced himself during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26, where he scored 173 runs at an average of 57+ and a strike rate just under 200. The numbers were loud enough — both MI and LSG came calling at the mini-auction, with LSG eventually winning the bidding war at ₹2.60 Crore.
His idol? MS Dhoni — and honestly, watching him finish games under pressure, you can see why.
For more on IPL 2026’s emerging stars, check out our coverage at Technosports.
IPL 2026 Stats — Already Turning Heads
| Matches | Innings | Not Out | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 70 | 54* | 70.00 | 162.79 |
Three games in, and Mukul already looks like LSG’s most important finisher.
The Knock That Changed Everything
With LSG needing runs and wickets tumbling, Mukul walked in and turned the match on its head. He stitched a 54-run partnership with Avesh Khan off just 24 balls — with Avesh scoring a single run in the entire stand. That’s not a partnership. That’s a takeover.
The Indian Premier League has seen many young finishers burst onto the scene, but few debut the way Mukul did at Eden Gardens — with the game on the line, the crowd against him, and nothing to lose.
FAQs
Q: What is Mukul Choudhary’s IPL 2026 price?
LSG signed him for ₹2.60 Crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction after a bidding contest with Mumbai Indians.
Q: Which state does Mukul Choudhary represent in domestic cricket?
He represents Rajasthan and was a standout performer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26.
