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₹2.60 Cr Sensation Mukul Choudhary to Debut for LSG
1 Apr
Summary
- Mukul Choudhary debuted for Lucknow Super Giants, bought for ₹2.60 crore.
- He has a T20 strike rate of 163 and an average of 42.00.
- Comparisons to MS Dhoni stem from his finishing ability and composure.
Lucknow Super Giants is set to debut 21-year-old Mukul Choudhary, a wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan who was acquired for ₹2.60 crore at the IPL 2026 Mega Auction. Choudhary's impressive performances in the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he showcased an elite strike rate of 163 and an average of 42.00, led to LSG's significant investment in him.
His ability to combine wicketkeeping skills with powerful hitting in the death overs has drawn comparisons to MS Dhoni. Specifically, his high strike rate, composure under pressure, and tactical approach to finishing games, marked by 14 sixes in 7 domestic T20 innings, highlight these similarities. His father's belief in his innate understanding of the game was a driving factor in his journey.
LSG aims to strengthen their Indian core with Choudhary's inclusion, expecting him to alleviate pressure on key players like Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock. His debut represents a new era for the team and potentially for Indian wicketkeeping talent.
