Watch: Sanjiv Goenka’s emotional moment with Mukul Choudhary after match-winning knock vs KKR in IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka shared a special moment with the team’s rising batting star Mukul Choudhary after their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The interaction came after LSG secured a thrilling win at Eden Gardens.

Choudhary played a match-winning knock, scoring an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, which helped LSG successfully chase down KKR’s target of 181 runs in a closely contested game. His performance proved decisive in the high-pressure situation.

Following the match, Goenka met Choudhary on the field and had a detailed conversation with him, appreciating his effort and impact on the game. He also warmly congratulated the young batter with a hug. The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral on social media. With this win, LSG moved to fifth place on the points table, with two wins and one loss from their first three matches of the season.

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Mukul Choudhary’s Journey and Emotional Moment with Sanjiv Goenka

After the match, Mukul first spoke about his cricket journey. He said he started playing cricket when he was 12–13 years old. He also shared that his father always wanted him to become a cricketer, even before he was born.

In a video shared on social media, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen appreciating Mukul Choudhary and praising his performance in an emotional way, almost like a father. The video also shows Goenka having a long conversation with Mukul on the field after the match.

He later hugged the young batter and congratulated him for his match-winning performance in the high-pressure game. The video of this moment has gone viral on social media.

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How Mukul Choudhary’s Heroics Sealed the Game

Mukul Choudhary walked in at a critical moment when Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were under serious pressure at 128 for 7, chasing a target of 182 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). At that stage, KKR appeared firmly in control of the match.

He began his innings with caution, taking time to settle before gradually shifting momentum in LSG’s favour. The turning point came in the 17th over, when he attacked Vaibhav Arora with two well-timed sixes, bringing renewed hope into the chase.

From there, Mukul grew in confidence and continued to take on the bowlers. He struck Kartik Tyagi for two more sixes, keeping LSG alive in the contest. The decisive passage came in the 19th over, where he produced a powerful assault on Cameron Green, hitting two sixes and a boundary to bring the target within reach.

In the final over, Mukul showed remarkable composure under pressure and finished the chase in style, hitting two sixes off Vaibhav Arora to seal a memorable victory. He remained unbeaten on 54 off 27 balls, including 2 fours and 7 sixes, in a truly match-defining innings.

From a difficult position at 128 for 7, Mukul’s composed start, followed by calculated aggression, turned the game on its head, guiding LSG to a remarkable win and underlining his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations.

Fans Reaction to Mukul Choudhary’s Emotional Moment with Sanjiv Goenka

The hug showed how important Mukul’s innings was for the team. Sanjiv Goenka became emotional after the thrilling contest ended in LSG’s favour, as Mukul finished the game on the very last ball. He was also seen gently touching Mukul’s cheeks during their conversation on the field.

Fans reacted strongly to this emotional moment between Mukul Choudhary and LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka after the match. Many praised Goenka for appreciating the young batter in a warm and personal way. The video of their interaction and hug quickly went viral on social media, with fans sharing and celebrating the special moment.

Here is how the netizens  reacted: