Every year a new season of IPL comes. Every year something changes. But what does not change is the shocking performance of young and unknown players. This continues in IPL 2026 also and a new name has been added to this list – Mukul Chaudhary. The 21-year-old star of Lucknow Super Giants made the team win a match in which defeat seemed certain. Against Kolkata Knight Riders, this batsman hit such sixes which surprised. But one of those who was not surprised to see this was Arjun Tendulkar, who had already warned about this.

9 April night at Eden Gardens Mukul Chaudhary A explosive style was seen. Mukul, playing in IPL for the first time, played an unbeaten inning of 54 runs in just 27 balls against Kolkata, which included 7 sixes and 2 fours. On the basis of this inning, Lucknow scored 54 runs required for victory in the last 4 overs, out of which 52 runs came from Mukul's bat. This innings made the young right-handed batsman a star overnight.

What did Arjun say about Mukul?

Now, even though other teams including Kolkata and cricket fans around the world might have come to know about Mukul from this match, the players of Lucknow Super Giants were aware of his ability. Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun, who plays for LSG, had already told that he hits the best sixes. In an interview with YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra, Arjun said, "Mukul Chaudhary hits very good sixes. I was very impressed after seeing his sixes in the practice match. He hit sixes everywhere, at square leg, over point, towards the bowler, upper cut. I was very impressed with his batting."

Arjun Tendulkar's game knowledge, he said Mukul Choudhary is the player to watch out for this season from LSGpic.twitter.com/LA3ZHwkAtK

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How much money did LSG spend for Mukul?

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mukul hit the shots exactly as Arjun told him. He hit 2 sixes towards square leg and fine leg. He hit a six over cover-point which blew everyone away. This made one thing clear that the Rs 2.60 crore that LSG spent with full force for Mukul was absolutely right and there will be more eyes and expectations on him throughout this season.