IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Sanjiv Goenka shares a heartwarming fatherly moment with LSG’s rising star Mukul Choudhary after KKR showdown

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage where high-octane cricket meets raw human emotion, and the 15th match of the 2026 season was a testament to exactly that. On April 09, 2026, the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata bore witness to a classic heist as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stunned the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a final-ball thriller. While the scoreboard reflected a gruelling battle between bat and ball, the most talked-about moment occurred after the winning runs were hit, a scene that transcended the professional boundaries of franchise cricket.

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka embraces the hero of the hour Mukul Choudhary post KKR encounter

In the immediate aftermath of LSG’s nerve-wracking victory, the cameras captured a side of team owner Sanjiv Goenka that resonated deeply with fans across the globe. Known for his passionate and sometimes intense presence in the dugout, Goenka was seen in a lengthy, intimate discussion on the field with the man of the moment, Mukul Choudhary.

The young middle-order batter had just played the innings of a lifetime, remaining unbeaten on 54 off a mere 27 deliveries. As the adrenaline of the chase began to settle, a video surfaced on social media showing Goenka approaching Mukul not as a corporate tycoon, but with the genuine warmth of a father figure. He was seen clasping Mukul’s hands, patting him on the back, and sharing words of immense pride. The fatherly nature of the interaction, characterized by a gentle smile and a look of pure paternal satisfaction, highlighted the emotional investment Goenka has placed in nurturing LSG’s homegrown talent. For a young player like Mukul, receiving such validation from the owner at the Home of Cricket of India is a memory that likely rivals the match-winning knock itself.

Here’s the video:

Goenka ki team…. iss team ka Goenka!

Mukul and Sanjiv Goenka ❤️

LSG, what a crazyyyy team! pic.twitter.com/zK2Ih4PkLq

— Gaurav (@iamGrvJ) April 9, 2026

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LSG snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against KKR in IPL 2026

The match was a rollercoaster that saw the momentum swing violently between the two sides. Batting first, KKR posted a formidable 181/4, riding on a disciplined 45 from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a late-innings flourish by Rovman Powell (39) and Cameron Green (32). LSG’s bowling attack, led by the economical Digvesh Rathi (1/25) and Mohammed Shami (0/27), tried to stem the flow, but a late surge by the Knight Riders set a challenging target of 182.

LSG’s chase began with promise but quickly descended into chaos. They slumped to a precarious 128/7 by the 16th over, with stars like Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran back in the hut. However, the game turned on its head when Mukul took charge.

Mukul’s blitz included 7 towering sixes, most of them coming when the required run rate had spiralled out of control. Partnering with a resilient Avesh Khan, Mukul stitched together a crucial 50-run stand for the 8th wicket. The drama peaked in the final over; with the extra-fielder penalty imposed on KKR for a slow over-rate, Mukul exploited the gaps to perfection. He brought up his fifty in just 26 balls and guided LSG across the line on the final delivery of the match. This victory moves LSG up the table and cements Mukul’s status as the newest sensation of IPL 2026.

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