Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis praised Lucknow Super Giants’ young batsman Mukul Choudhary for his match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders. Choudhary’s unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, including seven sixes and two fours, reminded du Plessis of MS Dhoni’s batting finesse.
Du Plessis highlighted Choudhary’s ability to finish games and likened his flick shots to Dhoni’s style. He noted the significance of Choudhary’s innings in securing a crucial victory for LSG and commended the young player’s power-hitting skills.
While LSG celebrated Choudhary’s heroics, du Plessis acknowledged KKR’s struggles in the ongoing season. He mentioned KKR’s misfortunes in crucial moments and emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities to turn the tide in their favor.
Du Plessis expressed concern over KKR’s winless streak in IPL 2026, emphasizing the need for the team to capitalize on key moments. He pointed out instances where KKR missed opportunities and stressed the importance of staying focused as a team to achieve success in tight situations.
