Mukul Choudhary Plays Helicopter Shot; Fans Miss MS Dhoni in IPL 2026

IPL 2026: A stunning late blitz from Mukul Choudhary powered Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic 3-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026, but it was a 'helicopter-style' shot reminiscent of MS Dhoni that truly set the stage on fire.

Chasing a challenging target at Eden Gardens, LSG looked down and out at 128 for 7 in 16 overs. With wickets falling regularly, the game seemed to be slipping away-until Mukul Choudhary turned it around in spectacular fashion.

The right-hander smashed an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls, hammering 7 sixes and 2 fours. One particular shot-a powerful whip over mid-wicket-drew instant comparisons to Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot, sending fans into a frenzy and sparking nostalgia across the stadium and social media.

Earlier, Ayush Badoni had anchored the innings with a fluent 54 off 34 balls, keeping LSG in the hunt despite regular setbacks.

For KKR, Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), and Rovman Powell (39) had earlier guided them to a competitive total, but it wasn't enough to withstand Mukul's late onslaught.

The victory lifted LSG to four points, while KKR were left under pressure with just one point from four games.

But beyond the result, it was that Dhoni-esque finish that lingered-reminding fans of the legend and turning Mukul Choudhary into the night's biggest talking point.