Dhoni fan Mukul Choudhary is becoming a big name in IPL 2026. Dhoni fan Mukul Choudhary impressed everyone with his match-winning power-hitting for Lucknow Super Giants. He is known for his calm finishing style and strong hitting under pressure. He follows MS Dhoni as his idol and often tries to copy the famous helicopter shot. His recent knock showed his talent in a very big way.
On April 9, Lucknow Super Giants chased a tough target against Kolkata Knight Riders. They were struggling at 139/7 and needed 54 runs in the last four overs. Mukul Choudhary played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 54 runs off 27 balls. He smashed seven huge sixes and kept his team in the game. His helicopter shot over deep cover became the most talked-about moment of the match. It went viral on social media and made him an overnight sensation.
He was bought for ₹2.60 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. He comes from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. His family faced financial problems and took loans for his cricket journey. His father even sold their house to support him. Now he wants to repay his father’s loan with his success. Dhoni fan Mukul Choudhary has already performed well in domestic cricket with a high strike rate and strong consistency.
This innings proved he can become a future finisher for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Fans are already comparing him with MS Dhoni because of his calm mind and helicopter shot style finishing.
