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141
(18.4/20)
145/4
(17.1/20)
Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets
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Over and out - We wrap things up here, with the Delhi Capitals getting the better of the Lucknow Super Giants to close out the opening round of IPL 2026. The tournament rolls on with a high-octane clash next, as Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, April 2. The first ball will be bowled at 2 pm GMT (7.30 pm IST), with the build-up coming your way well in advance. Until next time, goodbye!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Sameer Rizvi wins the award for his match-winning 70* off 47. Rizvi says the management has backed him to bat at number 4 and express himself, and he looked to do exactly that tonight. Sameer mentions that his familiarity with conditions in Lucknow helped, and that he aimed to bat with a positive approach in the powerplay. However, after a couple of early wickets, he and Tristan Stubbs spoke about taking their time. Rizvi shares that once set, they looked to play their natural game through to the end and focused on putting the bad balls away, especially with conditions being challenging for batters.
The bowlers executed well - Axar Patel, the victorious skipper of the Delhi Capitals, jokingly says that the match got finished early. He admits that it got a bit close in the middle, but they knew they just needed one partnership to seal the game. Patel mentions that he is very happy with the bowling performance. They realised that the ball was swinging and they had good communication between the bowlers who executed their plans well. Patel shares that Sameer Rizvi was always going to play. They also have a good option in Ashutosh Sharma. Ends by saying that Rizvi works very hard in the nets, and he is very happy with his performance.
Presentation time ...
Let's hear from Tristan Stubbs - Stubbs says he wasn’t even fully padded up when he had to walk in, but it was pretty clear what the job was, which was to spend time at the crease and bat sensibly. He praises Sameer Rizvi’s innings, calling it magnificent, and notes that the wicket had a bit in it early on with some swing and nip. Tristan highlights that Rizvi takes on spin naturally, which made things easier for him, and all he had to do was just rotate the strike. Mentions that they knew one good over could change the equation, and once that came, it became a run-a-ball chase. Stubbs tells that there wasn’t a specific plan to take on Shahbaz Ahamad, but the talk between him and Rizvi was about assessing whether the ball was spinning. Adds that the first 3 balls went for 12, and it all worked out for them. On his role, Tristan says he enjoys batting at number 6, adding that the situation usually dictates what needs to be done, and he can take the team over the line.
Proud of the fight shown with the ball - The skipper of the Lucknow Super Giants, Rishabh Pant says that the best way to deal with his runout is to forget about it, adding that it’s something you can’t control and dwelling on it only puts you on the back foot. Pant explains that given the way they batted, they need a player who can contribute with both bat and ball, which is why Shahbaz Ahmed came in as the impact sub. He adds that the role for Ayush Badoni is clearly defined, especially when they lose early wickets, with Badoni expected to step in and stabilise. Rishabh shares that the way the team fought with the ball was one of the positives of the game. Admits that extras hurt, especially when defending a low total, as there is a tendency to try a bit too much. When asked why they moved away from the Marsh-Markram opening pair, he shares that they wanted to explore the left-right combination up top. He further says it is a 50-50 call whether he continues to open, but indicates that he will remain in the top order.
Strong start goes in vain - Lucknow can take plenty of positives from their bowling effort, especially the way they came out firing in the Powerplay. Mohammad Shami struck off the very first ball, while Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav chipped in as well to reduce DC to 26/4 and put them firmly on the back foot. However, they couldn’t build on that early momentum and failed to create enough opportunities as the innings progressed. In their eagerness to push harder, they ended up conceding too many extras, 20 in total, including 16 wides, which proved costly in a low-scoring game. Anrich Nortje couldn’t quite make the impact they were hoping for and was expensive, while the 2.1 overs from the spinners went for 35 runs, allowing the momentum to shift decisively in favour of the Capitals.
Batting woes sink LSG - Earlier in the game, LSG posted what looked like a below-par total, never quite managing to stitch together any meaningful partnerships. The top order failed to make an impact, with only Marsh’s 35 offering some resistance, while Abdul Samad chipped in with a valuable 36 to push them past the 140 mark. Beyond that, it was a disappointing outing with the bat, lacking both momentum and stability. For DC, T Natarajan was the standout performer with the ball, claiming an impressive three-fer, while Lungi Ngidi also had three wickets to his name. Kuldeep and Axar complemented the effort well, sharing three wickets between them to keep LSG firmly in check.
Capitals recover to clinch it - Delhi Capitals were rocked early, losing Rahul for a golden duck off the very first ball, and things only got worse as they found themselves reeling at 33/4 at the end of the Powerplay. In a spot of real trouble, they turned to Sameer Rizvi as the Impact Sub, and he made the biggest difference in the game. With the chase needing stability, Rizvi, alongside Stubbs, stitched together a crucial partnership, blending caution with calculated aggression. With the pressure of a low target not weighing too heavily, the pair rotated the strike smartly, punished the loose deliveries, and never allowed LSG to claw their way back. The duo added 119 runs off 76 balls, with Rizvi bringing up a fantastic half-century, staying unbeaten on 70 off just 47 as Delhi eventually chased it down with 17 balls to spare.
Calm heads see DC through - Delhi Capitals kick off their campaign with a hard-fought win, making it five wins in a row against LSG. At the halfway stage, it looked like it would be a comfortable chase, but Delhi were made to work hard after early setbacks. Sameer Rizvi was at the heart of the victory, while Stubbs' calm presence proved crucial in guiding them over the line. Credit to Lucknow Super Giants for making their opponents earn every run, but in the end, they just didn’t have enough on the board.
End Of The Over 17.1 : 145/4
6 Runs
- 617.1
S. Rizvi
70 (47)
T. Stubbs
39 (32)
A. Samad
0.1-0-6-0
17.1
6
Abdul Samad To Sameer Rizvi
SIX! Fittingly, Sameer Rizvi hits the winning runs. A coming-of-age innings from the young Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs is delighted at the other end as the two share a hug. DC hunt down 142 with 6 wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare. Abdul Samad drops it short, on middle. Sameer has all the time in the world to rock back, and he pulls it with disdain over deep mid-wicket for a six to finish the game off.
Delhi Capitals are just one hit away from the win now. Here is Abdul Samad to bowl.
End Of The Over 17 : 139/4
13 Runs
- 016.1
- 616.2
- 116.3
- 5 WD 16.4
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 016.6
T. Stubbs
39 (32)
S. Rizvi
64 (46)
A. Nortje
4-0-39-0
16.6
0
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Around off, the length is pulled back, on off. Tristan pushes it to cover from the crease.
16.5
1
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Keeps it full, on middle. Rizvi hammers it to extra cover, where a half-stop allows a single to be taken.
16.4
0
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
What happened there? Nortje goes full, outside off. Sameer backs away and flashes but misses. Rishabh Pant gathers the ball and tries to lob it back towards the bowler with an underarm throw. His throw ends up catching Sameer on the toe, and the batter hobbles away, trying to shake off the pain.
16.4
wd
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
FIVE WIDES! Oh, dear! That has beaten everyone. Perhaps Nortje spotted Rizvi backing away and he tried to follow him with a bumper. Sameer tries to use the pace and play the upper cut, but the ball goes over his head. Rishabh Pant moves to his left, but he is also beaten. 4 more needed for DC.
16.3
1
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Pace taken off and this is fuller, on middle. Tristan pushes it with soft hands in front of mid on for a quick single.
16.2
6
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
SIX! Hit with real authority! Not all that short, skidding through, just outside off. Stubbs stands tall on top of the bounce and pummels it over wide long on for a flat six. The Capitals need 10 more runs.
16.1
0
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
This is on a hard length, over off. Stubbs tries to punch it away but the ball hits the upper half of the blade and dribbles to cover.
End Of The Over 16 : 126/4
13 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- 415.4
- 615.5
- 015.6
S. Rizvi
63 (44)
T. Stubbs
32 (28)
M. Khan
4-1-19-1
15.6
0
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
From around the wicket now, on a short of a length, on middle. Sameer stabs it down on the off side.
15.5
6
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
SIX! All the way! Off-cutter bowled into the wicket, it comes at waist height. Rizvi swivels and adjusts to the low bounce before pulling it over deep square leg for half a dozen. The 100-run stand comes up with this six. DC need 16 more runs.
15.4
4
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
FOUR! Aerial but wide enough! Mohsin Khan digs it in short, over middle and leg. Rizvi pivots on the back foot and manages to get under the ball to find the elevation. He plays it away from Mohammad Shami at deep fine leg to his right. One bounce and over the ropes.
15.3
1
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
Into the deck, on middle and leg. Stubbs swivels and pulls it down to deep fine leg for a run.
15.2
1
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Just out of reach! Mohsin bowls it across off, on a short of a length. Sameer Rizvi flays at it but the ball gets big on him. It comes off the splice of the bat but luckily for Rizvi, he manages to clear the backtracking Ayush Badoni at mid off. They cross.
15.1
1
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
Lands it on a back of a length, on middle. This is punched to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 113/4
7 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 414.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
T. Stubbs
30 (26)
S. Rizvi
52 (40)
A. Nortje
3-0-26-0
14.6
1
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Hits the length hard and outside off, Tristan Stubbs guides it aerially but through the vacant backward point region for one. 29 needed in 30 balls now.
14.5
0
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Short of a length and on middle, jags back in, Tristan Stubbs stays back and keeps it out to the off side.
14.4
4
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Streaky! Good-length delivery, on off, nips back in sharply. Tristan Stubbs tries to push it away but gets an inside edge that races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
14.3
1
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Back of a length and just around off, Sameer Rizvi backs away to make room and slaps it towards sweeper cover for a run.
14.2
0
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Good bowling! Bangs this hard into the pitch, on middle, keeps rising and angling into the batter. Sameer Rizvi backs away and tries to upper cut but misses.
14.1
1
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Hard length and on middle, angling into the body of the batter, Tristan Stubbs clips it through square leg for a single.
Strategic Break! Talk about making an impact as an Impact Sub, and Sameer Rizvi is doing just that. He will want to see this through himself and not leave it to those waiting in the dugout. DC will be breathing easier thanks to this partnership. LSG have really felt the absence of a penetrative 5th bowling option, but they will still believe. A wicket immediately after the break, and another in quick succession, could just open things up. Anrich Nortje returns to the attack.
End Of The Over 14 : 106/4
13 Runs
- 113.1
- 213.2
- 013.3
- 613.4
- 413.5
- 013.6
S. Rizvi
51 (38)
T. Stubbs
24 (22)
A. Markram
1-0-13-0
13.6
0
Aiden Markram To Sameer Rizvi
Slows it up, full and on off, Sameer Rizvi taps it out to the off side.
13.5
4
Aiden Markram To Sameer Rizvi
FOUR! FIFTY FOR RIZVI! A fantastic knock from the youngster, filled with class, and he has repaid the faith shown in him by DC. Aiden Markram drags his length back and just outside off. Sameer Rizvi uses the width on offer and cuts it past point for a boundary.
A brief hold-up in play as the fourth umpire is out with the box of balls. The ball has been changed and we are all good to go.
13.4
6
Aiden Markram To Sameer Rizvi
SIX! That has gone miles! Tossed up, full and around leg again. Sameer Rizvi backs away early, gets under it and using his wrists, he whips it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 100 UP FOR DC.
13.3
0
Aiden Markram To Sameer Rizvi
Shortish again, on leg, Sameer Rizvi stays back and glances it towards short fine.
13.2
2
Aiden Markram To Sameer Rizvi
Flatter, short and down the leg side, Sameer Rizvi crouches low and swipes it away wide of deep square leg. Prince Yadav runs to his right and makes a sliding stop to keep it down to two runs.
13.1
1
Aiden Markram To Tristan Stubbs
Floated, short and on leg, Tristan Stubbs stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 93/4
6 Runs
- 012.1
- 112.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 212.5
- 212.6
S. Rizvi
39 (33)
T. Stubbs
23 (21)
P. Yadav
3-0-20-2
12.6
2
Prince Yadav To Sameer Rizvi
Much fuller in length, on middle and leg, Sameer Rizvi tucks it away towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. 49 needed in 42 balls.
12.5
2
Prince Yadav To Sameer Rizvi
Good effort in the deep! Short of a length and outside off, Sameer Rizvi goes after it and slices it over backward point. Mohsin Khan from deep third runs to his right and makes a superb diving stop. He saves a couple of runs for his team.
12.4
0
Prince Yadav To Sameer Rizvi
Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Sameer Rizvi looks to clip it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards cover.
12.3
1
Prince Yadav To Tristan Stubbs
Touch fuller and on middle, Tristan Stubbs works it towards long on for a run.
12.2
1
Prince Yadav To Sameer Rizvi
On a length and on off, Sameer Rizvi guides it towards third man for a single.
12.1
0
Prince Yadav To Sameer Rizvi
Good-length delivery around off, shaping away late. Sameer Rizvi has a lazy slash at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Prince Yadav has been brought back into the attack. 2-0-14-2 so far for Prince. Can he conjure something special?
End Of The Over 12 : 87/4
4 Runs
- 111.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 1 WD 11.4
- 111.4
- 011.5
- 111.6
S. Rizvi
34 (28)
T. Stubbs
22 (20)
M. Khan
3-1-6-1
11.6
1
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling in. Sameer Rizvi gets hurried again. He ends up swatting it awkwardly towards mid-wicket for one more. Mohsin's figures read 3-1-6-1 so far. Incredible!
11.5
0
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Short and just outside off, Sameer Rizvi cuts it away but finds point.
11.4
1
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
Hard length and on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs gets hurried on to his pull and mistimes it through square leg for a run.
11.4
wd
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
WIDE! A bouncer, on middle, but too high for the batter, Tristan Stubbs lets it go. Another wide called.
11.3
0
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
BEAUTY! Mohsin Khan lands this on a good length at 138.9 kph, on middle, gets it to jag back in sharply. Tristan Stubbs gets a bit late to play at it and gets beaten on the inside edge. It wasn't much over the stumps as well.
11.2
0
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
Short of a length and on off, Tristan Stubbs stays back and dabs it towards backward point.
11.1
1
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Slower one, on a length and on off, Sameer Rizvi opens the face of his bat and guides it to deep third for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 83/4
6 Runs
- 110.1
- 210.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
S. Rizvi
32 (25)
T. Stubbs
21 (17)
A. Nortje
2-0-19-0
10.6
1
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Hits the length hard, on middle, Sameer Rizvi steps across and nudges it through mid-wicket for one.
10.5
0
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Bangs in a quick bouncer at 148.3 kph, on middle, Sameer Rizvi ducks under it.
10.4
1
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Back of a length and on off, Tristan Stubbs hops up and drops it in front of point for another run.
10.3
1
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Short of a length and on off, Sameer Rizvi dabs it down towards cover for a run.
10.2
2
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Touch fuller and around off, Sameer Rizvi strides out and drives it through covers for a couple of runs.
10.1
1
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Good length and on middle, Tristan Stubbs clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
Halfway mark! That was a momentum-shifting moment and will release a lot of pressure from the Delhi Capitals. They need 65 runs in 60 balls now. Here is Anrich Nortje to bowl his second over now.
End Of The Over 10 : 77/4
16 Runs
- 29.1
- 49.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 49.5
- 49.6
S. Rizvi
28 (21)
T. Stubbs
19 (15)
S. Ahamad
1-0-16-0
9.6
4
Shahbaz Ahamad To Sameer Rizvi
FOUR! Another loose ball and Rizvi does not miss out. Fired in by Shahbaz, on a length, on the pads. Rizvi helps it through short fine leg for an easy boundary. 16 runs off the over, 37 off the last 3. The 50-run stand also comes up, and this pair is starting to look more and more comfortable.
9.5
4
Shahbaz Ahamad To Sameer Rizvi
FOUR! Hit hard and wide enough! Shahbaz Ahamad continues to be on the shorter side, on middle. Sameer rocks on the back foot in a flash and hammers it through square leg. The man in the deep is behind square and he cannot cut it off.
9.4
1
Shahbaz Ahamad To Tristan Stubbs
Again a bit too short, on middle. Tristan pats it to long off and turns the strike over.
9.3
1
Shahbaz Ahamad To Sameer Rizvi
Tossed up now, fuller and on off. Sameer pushes it to long off and crosses over.
9.2
4
Shahbaz Ahamad To Sameer Rizvi
FOUR! Easy pickings! The first two balls from Shahbaz Ahamad have been ordinary. This is way too short, too straight as well. Rizvi gets inside the line and drops to a knee to shovel it over short fine leg for a four.
9.1
2
Shahbaz Ahamad To Sameer Rizvi
A bit too short, on middle. Rizvi hangs deep in the crease and wrists it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Time for some spin now? Yes, Shahbaz Ahamad comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 9 : 61/4
8 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 48.6
T. Stubbs
18 (14)
S. Rizvi
13 (16)
M. Shami
4-0-28-1
8.6
4
Mohammad Shami To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Easy as you like! In the channel, on a short of a length. Stubbs sets up early as he rises with the bounce and just punches it with ease to the right of the man at deep cover for a boundary. Shami is done for the night. He finishes with figures of 4-0-28-1.
8.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Tristan Stubbs
A ripper from Shami! Bowled with a near-upright seam, on a good length, on off and middle. Stubbs presents a straight bat for the block, but the ball straightens off the deck to beat him on the outside edge and go over the stumps.
8.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Sameer Rizvi
Very full, at the sticks. Rizvi eases it with a straight bat to long on for the 4th single of the over.
8.3
1
Mohammad Shami To Tristan Stubbs
On middle and leg, angled in by Shami. Tristan glances it down to deep fine leg for another single.
8.2
1
Mohammad Shami To Sameer Rizvi
Interesting shot! Shami bangs it in short, over off. Rizvi hops and plays the shot with an open stance, more like an over-the-head smash in Tennis. Hits it towards mid on for one.
8.1
1
Mohammad Shami To Tristan Stubbs
On top of middle, on a back of a length. Stubbs knocks it from the crease towards long on. They cross.
Strategic Break! Lucknow Super Giants dominated the Powerplay, picking up four wickets, but they cannot let DC build any significant partnership as they are defending a low total here. The only way for them to win this game is by bowling out their opponents. Delhi, on the other hand, need a calm presence out in the middle. Stubbs is trying to absorb the pressure, while Rizvi has been a bit aggressive. Remember, they still have David Miller to come, and he could just be the perfect man for this situation. Here is Mohammad Shami to bowl out after the break.
End Of The Over 8 : 53/4
13 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 1 WD 7.3
- 17.3
- 27.4
- 17.5
- 1 WD 7.6
- 67.6
S. Rizvi
11 (14)
T. Stubbs
12 (10)
A. Nortje
1-0-13-0
7.6
6
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
SIX! Anrich Nortje is made to pay on the extra ball. Anrich goes short, just outside off. Rizvi cleverly uses the pace of the ball. He arches back and gets under the ball to play the upper cut over the keeper for a six. Nortje goes for 13 runs in his first over.
7.6
wd
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Wide! A good take by Rishabh Pant. Anrich Nortje digs it in short but this keeps climbing and sails over Rizvi's head as he ducks. Pant moves to his left and gathers the ball with a leap. 14th extra of the innings.
7.5
1
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Nortje goes wide on the crease and rolls his fingers on the ball. Fuller and on the off stump, Stubbs pats it to the left of cover for another single.
7.4
2
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
Bashes the hard length outside off. Tristan gets on his toes and punches it neatly wide of cover for a couple of runs.
7.3
1
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
On the off pole, on a back of a length. Sameer runs it down to deep third and turns the strike over.
7.3
wd
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Wide! Down leg, on a shortish length. Sameer Rizvi pivots to shovel it away but misses.
7.2
0
Anrich Nortje To Sameer Rizvi
Half a shout for LBW! Fuller in length, attacking the front pad. Rizvi shapes up to flick it away on the leg side but gets an inside edge on the pads. Luckily for him, he got some bat on it, or else he would have been trapped right in front.
7.1
1
Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs
On a hard length, outside off, Stubbs knocks it off the back foot to deep point for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 40/4
7 Runs
- 06.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 1 WD 6.6
- 26.6
S. Rizvi
4 (11)
T. Stubbs
8 (7)
M. Shami
3-0-20-1
6.6
2
Mohammad Shami To Sameer Rizvi
Sloppy from LSG! Fractionally short, outside off, Rizvi slaps it on the bounce to Nicholas Pooran, who makes a half-stop. The batters cross as the ball goes behind. Pooran fires in a wayward throw at the keeper and concedes another run.
Lucknow Super Giants are yet to unleash Anrich Nortje in this game. It will not get any easier for DC here.
6.6
wd
Mohammad Shami To Sameer Rizvi
Wide! Banged in short, outside off, Rizvi flays at it but misses. Wide given for height. 8th wide of the innings already.
6.5
1
Mohammad Shami To Tristan Stubbs
Almost chopped it on! Shami hurls it on a back of a length, just outside the off stump. Tristan stands tall to punch it away on the off side. The ball cuts back a touch to take the inside edge and goes behind square leg for one more run.
6.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Sameer Rizvi
Goes a bit wide on the crease and this is angled into the hips, on a back of a length. Rizvi turns it through square leg for one more.
6.3
1
Mohammad Shami To Tristan Stubbs
On top of off, this is punched away to deep point for a run.
6.2
1
Mohammad Shami To Sameer Rizvi
In and around the off stump, on a good length. Sameer punches it firmly down the strip. Shami lays his left hand on the ball and takes the sting out of it. It dribbles in front of mid off and Rizvi steals a quick single.
6.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Sameer Rizvi
A big swing and a miss! Pant goes up in an appeal for caught behind as does Shami, but the umpire is unmoved. Rishabh has gone for the review. Moving away in the air, on a good length, around the off pole. Sameer Rizvi backs away and charges down the track. He swings for the hills but fails to connect. There appears to be a gap when the ball is next to the bat. The UltraEdge shows a flat line. LSG burn a review.
Mohammad Shami (2-0-13-1) comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 33/4
3 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 1 LB 5.4
- 05.5
- 25.6
T. Stubbs
6 (5)
S. Rizvi
0 (7)
M. Khan
2-1-2-1
5.6
2
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
First runs off the bat off the bowling of Mohsin. Khan bashes the hard length, on off and middle. Stubbs walks across and gets on his toes to glance it wide of deep fine leg for a couple of runs. End of an eventful Powerplay. At the end of 6 overs, the Capitals are 33/4, needing 142.
5.5
0
Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs
Moving away in the deck, on a back of a length. Stubbs pats it back to the bowler.
5.4
lb
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Leg bye! Into the surface, over middle and leg. Sameer swivels for the pull but wears it on the midriff. A leg bye is taken as the ball drops beside the strip on the leg side. Mohsin is yet to concede a run off the bat.
5.3
0
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
On a good length, outside off. Despite there being two slips in place, Rizvi looks to run it down with an open bat face. Ends up guiding it on the bounce to the man at second slip.
5.2
0
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Pushed across again, on a length, Rizvi drives it on the up to cover.
5.1
0
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Full and across off, Rizvi presses forward and plays a punchy drive to cover.
A punt worth taking of bringing Mohammad Shami back for one more over in the Powerplay but Rishabh Pant is sticking to Mohsin Khan.
End Of The Over 5 : 30/4
7 Runs
- 1 WD 4.1
- 04.1
- 1 WD 4.2
- W 4.2
- 1 WD 4.3
- W 4.3
- 44.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
T. Stubbs
4 (3)
S. Rizvi
0 (3)
P. Yadav
2-0-14-2
4.6
0
Prince Yadav To Tristan Stubbs
Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Tristan Stubbs keeps it out to the off side.
4.5
0
Prince Yadav To Tristan Stubbs
Pitched up and on off, Tristan Stubbs fends it away towards short cover. Prince Yadav goes up to Stubbs and gives him a stern look. Things are getting heated here!
4.4
4
Prince Yadav To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Gets off the mark in style! Banged into the deck, on middle. Tristan Stubbs gets on top of the bounce and nails the pull shot to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
Wow! The Ekana Stadium is rocking. LSG are all over DC like a rash. Tristan Stubbs makes his way out to the centre. Two slips in place for the new batter.
4.3
W
Prince Yadav To Axar Patel OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Prince Yadav, you beauty! He runs from over the wicket, serves this full and on middle, gets it to nip back in sharply. Axar Patel gets stuck in his crease and tries to flick it away, but gets beaten on the inside edge by the inward movement and the pace as well. The ball goes through, brushes the back pad before rattling the stumps behind. Axar has a look at the surface, but there was very little he could have done about that one.
4.3
wd
Prince Yadav To Axar Patel
WIDE! Short but way down the leg side, Axar Patel sways away from it. Yet another wide.
One more goes. The start gets even better for the hosts. DC's skipper, Axar Patel, comes out to bat with his side under the pump.
4.2
W
Prince Yadav To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Prince Yadav gets among the wickets now, and the crowd is going wild here. Prince Yadav lands this on a back of a length and around middle. Pathum Nissanka stands back and looks to pull it away but the ball just gets big on him. It takes the top edge and goes miles in the air behind the stumps. Rishabh Pant, the keeper, calls for it. He runs backwards, keeps his eyes on the swirling ball and dives to take a fantastic catch. DC are in a spot of bother now
4.2
wd
Prince Yadav To Pathum Nissanka
WIDE! Goes for the bouncer now, outside off, too high for the batter, Pathum Nissanka lets it go. Wided for height this time.
4.1
0
Prince Yadav To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length and around off, Pathum Nissanka stays back and swats it but fails to beat mid on.
4.1
wd
Prince Yadav To Pathum Nissanka
WIDE! Fuller in length but outside off, shaping away from the wide guideline, Pathum Nissanka fails to reach it. Wided. Too many extras already from LSG.
End Of The Over 4 : 23/2
3 Runs
- 03.1
- 1 LB 3.2
- W 3.3
- 2 LB 3.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
S. Rizvi
0 (3)
P. Nissanka
1 (3)
M. Khan
1-1-0-1
3.6
0
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Short of a length and on off, Sameer Rizvi dabs it down towards short cover. Just 3 runs and a wicket from Mohsin's first over.
3.5
0
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
On a length and around off, Sameer Rizvi pushes it towards cover.
3.4
lb
Mohsin Khan To Sameer Rizvi
Hard length and around leg, Sameer Rizvi fails to flick it away as the ball goes off his thigh pad through short fine. Two leg byes taken.
A bit of a nothing shot from Rana. The express pace and the areas LSG's quicks have hit so far seem to have planted a seed of doubt in the minds of the DC batters. The Capitals use their Impact Sub, with Sameer Rizvi coming in at number 4. T Natarajan has been subbed out.
T Natarajan is substituted by Sameer Rizvi
3.3
W
Mohsin Khan To Nitish Rana OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Mohsin Khan strikes in his first over now. He lands this short of a length and on the fifth stump line gets it to shape away a bit. Nitish Rana hops on his toes and looks to guide it to third man, even with a first slip in place. He gets undone by the extra bounce and outside edges it to first slip, where Abdul Samad tries to grab it to his right. The ball pops up after hitting him on the palm, but he holds onto it on the second attempt. Delhi Capitals are 21/2, chasing 142 runs.
3.2
lb
Mohsin Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Full again, on middle and leg, shaping in, Pathum Nissanka backs away to flick but misses. The ball deflects off his pads to the leg side and the batters take a leg bye.
3.1
0
Mohsin Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Beaten! Fuller delivery, just around off, angling further away, Pathum Nissanka throws his hands at it but misses. Good carry as Pant collects it near his face.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/1
7 Runs
- 1 WD 2.1
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 62.5
- 02.6
N. Rana
15 (16)
P. Nissanka
1 (1)
M. Shami
2-0-13-1
2.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Good length and on middle, nips back in, Nitish Rana fails to work it away and takes a blow on his body.
2.5
6
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
SIX! There is the release shot! Mohammad Shami bangs this into the pitch from the same angle, but this is closer to the hips of the batter. Nitish Rana picks it up and hooks it with his front leg in the air. The ball flies all the way over the deep fine leg fence for a biggie.
2.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Comes around the wicket, hits the length hard, on middle, angling into the batter now. Nitish Rana stays back and keeps it out to the off side.
2.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Three dots in a row! Bangs in another well-directed bumper, on middle this time, Nitish Rana ducks under it.
2.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Lands this back of a length and around off, angling it away again, Nitish Rana tries to cut it away but fails to connect again.
2.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
A sharp bouncer at 134.4 kph, just outside off, Nitish Rana drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.
2.1
wd
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
WIDE! Short of a length and outside off, it hits the deck and moves a long way outside off, Nitish Rana goes after it but misses. Another wide given.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/1
7 Runs
- 11.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 1 WD 1.6
- 11.6
N. Rana
9 (10)
P. Nissanka
1 (1)
P. Yadav
1-0-7-0
1.6
1
Prince Yadav To Nitish Rana
Pitched up and on middle and leg, Nitish Rana clips it away towards mid-wicket for a run.
1.6
wd
Prince Yadav To Nitish Rana
WIDE! Bangs this into the pitch but way down the leg side, Nitish Rana gets nowhere near the ball. Wided.
1.5
0
Prince Yadav To Nitish Rana
Errs in line and serves this full but down the leg side, Nitish Rana looks to glance it away but it goes off his pads behind. Rishabh Pant moves quickly to his right to make the stop.
1.4
4
Prince Yadav To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Put away! Prince Yadav lands this short, on middle, but not short enough to trouble the batter. Nitish Rana stays deep inside the crease, swivels and pulls it to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
1.3
0
Prince Yadav To Nitish Rana
Touch fuller and on middle, shaping in, Nitish Rana taps it out towards short cover.
1.2
0
Prince Yadav To Nitish Rana
Hard-length delivery, on middle, jags back in sharply. Nitish Rana stays back but gets cramped up for room and tucks it to the leg side.
1.1
1
Prince Yadav To Pathum Nissanka
Prince Yadav begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Pathum Nissanka cuts it away to deep point for his first run.
End of a probing first over from Mohammad Shami. Prince Yadav will operate from the other end. Can the right-arm quick build on the good work done by his senior partner?
End Of The Over 1 : 6/1
6 Runs
- W 0.1
- 1 WD 0.2
- 1 WD 0.2
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 40.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
N. Rana
4 (5)
P. Nissanka
0 (0)
M. Shami
1-0-6-1
0.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Lands this on a good length and on the sixth stump line, shapes away a touch, Nitish Rana leaves it alone. 6 runs and a wicket from the first over!
0.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Excellent comeback! Mohammad Shami goes back to over the wicket and bangs this hard into the pitch at 136.8 kph, around off. Nitish Rana bends across and tries to go for the scoop but ends up ducking under it in the end.
0.4
4
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
FOUR! First runs off the bat! Mohammad Shami goes back to the shorter length, but gives width outside off, no movement this time. Nitish Rana gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it over covers for a boundary.
0.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Touch fuller and on off, angling in a bit, Nitish Rana gets behind the line of it and blocks it out to short cover.
0.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
Hits the length hard, on middle, nips it back in this time. Nitish Rana misses his flick as the ball lobs up off his thigh pad towards short mid-wicket.
0.2
wd
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
WIDE! And again! Short and wide outside off again, shaping over the tramline, Nitish Rana leaves it alone. Called a wide.
0.2
wd
Mohammad Shami To Nitish Rana
WIDE! Short of a length and outside off, moving further away, Nitish Rana slashes at it but misses. Wided. DC are underway in the chase with extras.
A perfect start for the Lucknow Super Giants. Nitish Rana is in at number 3.
0.1
W
Mohammad Shami To KL Rahul OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Dream start for Mohammad Shami in LSG colours. He goes fuller and just outside off, getting it to shape away as well. KL Rahul chases it and has an almighty swoosh at it. The ball flies off a thickish outside edge straight to deep backward point, where Mohsin Khan takes a reverse cup catch near his chest. KL cannot believe it, but has to walk back for a golden duck here.
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Batsmen
- KL Rahul
- Pathum Nissanka
- Nitish Rana
- Sameer Rizvi
- Axar Patel
- Tristan Stubbs
- David Miller
- Vipraj Nigam
- Lungi Ngidi
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- T Natarajan
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Weather Clear
- Toss Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field
- Result Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match Sameer Rizvi
- Umpire Rohan Pandit (IND), Ulhas Gandhe (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)
- Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Lucknow 141/10 in 18.4 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 121/6 in 15.0 overs
- Lucknow 103/5 in 12.4 overs
- Referral 1 (8.6 ovs): DEL against A Samad (LBW) Unsuccessful (LKN: 2, DEL: 1)
- Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 65/4 in 8.5 overs
- Lucknow 50/2 in 6.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 48/2
- Strategic Time-out: Delhi 106/4 in 14.0 overs
- S Rizvi T20 fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (4x4) (2x6)
- Delhi 100/4 in 13.4 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between S Rizvi (28) and T Stubbs (19)
- Strategic Time-out: Delhi 53/4 in 8.0 overs
- Delhi 53/4 in 7.6 overs
- Referral 1 (6.1 ovs): LKN against S Rizvi (Caught) Unsuccessful (LKN: 1, DEL: 2)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Delhi 33/4
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