Satyajit Ray’s fictional ‘Mukul’ sought a golden fortress in Rajasthan, but Lucknow Super Giants’ Mukul Choudhary found his glory at Eden Gardens. In a high-stakes encounter, the Rajasthan-born sensation shattered Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) hopes with a blistering 54* off just 27 balls, laced with seven towering sixes.

The Multi-Million Discovery Mukul entered the 2026 IPL limelight after a stellar performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he maintained a strike rate of nearly 200. LSG outbid Rajasthan Royals in the auction, securing him for a whopping Rs 2.60 crore. His performance on Thursday proved that he is worth every penny, as he single-handedly turned the tide in LSG’s favor.

A Father’s Dream “My journey began before I was born,” Mukul shared during the post-match ceremony. Despite facing severe financial hardships, his father dreamt of seeing him play at the highest level. Starting late at the age of 12, Mukul trained rigorously in Sikar and Jaipur before making his mark in U-23 cricket. Hailing from a village where youngsters typically join the Indian Army, Mukul stated, “They serve the nation at the borders; I want to serve the country through my cricket.”