Rishabh Pant Celebrates Key Players After Thrilling IPL Victory
Pant Commends Match-Winners
In a thrilling IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant expressed his admiration for Mukul Choudhary and Ayush Badoni after their team secured a dramatic three-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Pant remarked, "Words fail to capture the fantastic effort displayed. Trust is essential, and when you believe in a player, they can achieve remarkable feats. Each match reveals the character of our team, indicating that something special is brewing within us." He specifically praised Mukul's unbeaten performance that clinched the match.
Pant Highlights Badoni's Development
Pant also acknowledged Badoni's significant contribution, noting, "He has evolved into a senior player for us. We expect these kinds of performances from him, especially in crucial situations like this one."
Praise for Veteran Shami
The LSG captain further commended seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami for his invaluable experience. "Though he may not be getting younger, his presence is a tremendous asset to our team. Our entire bowling unit is performing exceptionally well," Pant stated.
Last-Ball Thriller Secured by LSG
In a nail-biting finish, Lucknow Super Giants triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 182 runs in IPL 2026. Key contributions came from Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary, both scoring half-centuries, with Choudhary's explosive finish sealing the victory in the final over.
Record-Breaking Partnership
As reported by CricViz, the unbeaten 54-run partnership between Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan set a record for the highest stand for the 8th wicket or lower in a successful IPL chase. Mukul scored 52 runs, while Avesh contributed with 1 run off 3 balls.
KKR's Innings Overview
Earlier in the match, KKR set a target of 181 runs, thanks to solid performances from Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), and a late surge from Rovman Powell and Cameron Green. Despite some tight bowling from KKR, LSG maintained their composure.