Summary of this article
Delhi Capitals chased 142 comfortably despite collapsing to 26/4 early.
Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 70* anchored a stunning turnaround.
Rizvi was later adjudged Player of the Match for his match-winning knock
Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 5 of IPL 2026 at the Ekana Stadium. After being put into bat, LSG never really got going and were bowled out for a modest 141 in 18.4 overs.
Despite brief resistance from Mitchell Marsh (35) and Abdul Samad (36), DC’s bowling attack, led by Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan, kept striking regularly to deny the hosts any momentum.
Chasing 142, Delhi Capitals suffered a dramatic collapse early in the innings, slipping to 26/4 inside the powerplay. LSG’s pacers exploited the conditions brilliantly, putting DC under immense pressure and seemingly taking control of the contest. At that stage, the game looked firmly in Lucknow’s favor as DC’s top order crumbled cheaply.
However, Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs turned the game on its head with a sensational counterattack.
The duo stitched together an unbeaten 119-run partnership, showing composure and smart shot selection to guide DC to 145/4 in just 17.1 overs. Their stand not only rescued Delhi from a precarious position but also sealed a comfortable win with 17 balls to spare.
Sameer Rizvi Adjudged Man Of The Match
Sameer Rizvi emerged as the undisputed hero of the night, playing a match-winning knock of 70* off 47 balls. Walking in under immense pressure with the scoreboard reading 26/4, the youngster displayed remarkable maturity, pacing his innings perfectly while keeping the required rate in check.
His partnership with Tristan Stubbs proved to be the defining moment of the match, as the pair absorbed pressure before accelerating at the right time.
Rizvi’s calm approach and ability to capitalize on loose deliveries ensured Delhi Capitals completed one of the finest recoveries of the season, earning him the Player of the Match award.
