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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLucknow Super Giants won the last ball thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, debutant Mukul Choudhary pulled the chase single handedly. Although despite LSG’s win former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has criticised Rishabh Pant<\/a> stating that the skipper must improve his game awareness and take greater responsibility. Pant endured another underwhelming outing, scoring just 10 runs, as LSG\u2019s top order struggled. However, the team managed to pull off a thrilling three-wicket victory in Kolkata. Pant\u2019s form has been inconsistent this season, with two low scores surrounding a solitary half-century in his first three matches. Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif highlighted the lack of consistency and stressed that an experienced player like Pant should take charge of the chase and bat till the end.”…the team needed him to stay till the end,\u201d Kaif said. \u201cHe is an experienced player and has been playing in the IPL<\/a> since 2016. The situation when he came in wasn\u2019t very difficult, LSG had already scored 41 in the first five overs. One batter needed to take responsibility and guide the chase, and that role was meant for Pant.”Kaif further emphasised the importance of leadership, stating that a captain must lead from the front.\u201cAs captain, if you don\u2019t take responsibility, you cannot help your team win games. Yes, he did well against SRH, but he needs consistency. One good innings followed by failures isn\u2019t enough. He must read the match situation better and understand when to accelerate.\u201dHe also advised Pant to focus on building his innings and spending more time at the crease.\u201cA captain\u2019s role in a chase is to stay till the end, and that is something Pant needs to work on,\u201d Kaif added.Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, chasing down 182 in dramatic fashion. Batting first, KKR posted a competitive 181\/4, with useful contributions across the order. However, they couldn\u2019t fully capitalise despite a solid platform.In reply, LSG found themselves under pressure midway through the chase, but a stunning lower-order fightback turned the game around. Ayush Badoni anchored the innings with a composed half-century, while debutant Mukul Choudhary stole the show with a fearless 54 off 27 balls.The match went down to the final ball, where Choudhary held his nerve to seal a memorable win for LSG. His knock not only completed the chase but also announced his arrival on the big stage.<\/div>\n