New Delhi: It was an emotional night at the Eden Gardens as Lucknow Supergiants pulled off a thrilling last-ball win against Kolkata Knight Riders, but what really captured hearts was the final delivery.Young Mukul Chaudhary, who scripted the dramatic chase, was embraced by LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka in a moment that has since gone viral. A hearty hug followed by a peck on the cheek and a brief chat, reflected the intensity of the innings as the team recorded their second consecutive win to climb the IPL points table.Muckle’s dream nose seals the thrillerChasing 182, LSG collapsed at 128/7 in 16 overs despite a fluent 54 from Ayush Baduni. With the game slipping away, Muckle turned it around brilliantly, hitting seven sixes en route to an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls.Playing just his third IPL match, the 21-year-old counter-attacked fearlessly, scoring 52 off his last 19 balls to take the contest to the wire. Needing one off the last ball, LSG cruised to a three-wicket victory.“There’s always pressure, but God gave us this opportunity, and I try to do what I can,” Muckle said. “My plan was to play until the end. I believe in myself enough that if I stay, I can take the team home.”A hug that won hearts.As the players walked out, Goenka stepped onto the field and hugged Mukul in a heartwarming moment. The LSG boss was visibly emotional in congratulating the youngster, even stroking his face in a gesture that underscored the significance of the innings.The scene quickly went viral on social media, with fans appreciating the bond between the franchise and its young talent. It was more than just a win—it was a moment of recognition and encouragement for a player at the beginning of his journey.Look:KKR faltered despite a strong total.Earlier KKR posted a competitive 181/4 with Ruman Powell (39 not out) and Cameron Greene (32 not out) adding late impetus. Ajinkya Rahane (41) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45) also chipped in during a solid middle innings.However, despite Vibhu Arora’s early success, KKR could not overcome Mukul’s late onslaught.In the end, while the result boosted LSG’s campaign, it was the emotional post-match moment that stole the show.
