Eden Gardens witnessed a batting masterclass on Thursday as Lucknow Super Giants’ Mukul Chaudhary scripted a stunning comeback against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. With the match slipping away, the uncapped hero smashed an unbeaten 54 from 27 deliveries, peppered with seven massive sixes, sealing a dramatic victory.
Chaudhary’s flair reminded everyone of MS Dhoni, whom he idolizes. That helicopter shot? Pure Dhoni magic. In the press conference, he opened up about his regimen: ‘I practice 100-150 sixes daily. It’s natural power honed through consistency over the last five-six months. Bat speed comes from repetition.’
On emulating Dhoni’s finisher role, Chaudhary said, ‘From childhood, I’ve loved that shot. Dhoni hits yorkers for sixes, changing bowlers’ mindset completely.’
Coach Justin Langer beamed with pride. ‘The spark in his eyes, that hunger—it’s special. He’s young, but this performance marks a career milestone.’ Langer had previously boasted about turning him into India’s top middle-order terror in four months.
Bought for 2.6 crores in the mini-auction for his domestic form, Chaudhary is proving to be a bargain. IPL 2026 has a new sensation, blending raw power with smart cricket, ready to dominate the league.
