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Match 5, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , Apr 01, 2026

Lucknow Super Giants

141 (18.4/20)

Delhi Capitals

145/4 (17.1/20)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets

Player of the Match

Sameer Rizvi

70(47)

LSG 141/10

Top Batsmen

Abdul Samad

36 (25)

3x4s
1x6s
144SR

Mitchell Marsh

35 (28)

2x4s
3x6s
125SR

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ECON 7.36

3.4

OVERS

27/3

R/W

T Natarajan

ECON 7.25

OVERS

29/3

R/W

DC 145/4

Top Batsmen

Sameer Rizvi

70 (47)

5x4s
4x6s
148.93SR

Tristan Stubbs

39 (32)

3x4s
1x6s
121.87SR

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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.

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

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.

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

Anrich Nortje To Tristan Stubbs

Around off, the length is pulled back, on off. Tristan pushes it to cover from the crease.

16.5

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mohsin Khan To Tristan Stubbs

Lands it on a back of a length, on middle. This is punched to long on for a single.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Full Commentary

17 OV

13 Runs

A. Nortje to T. Stubbs S. Rizvi

016.1
616.2
116.3
5 WD 16.4
016.4
116.5
016.6

16 OV

13 Runs

M. Khan to T. Stubbs S. Rizvi

115.1
115.2
115.3
415.4
615.5
015.6

15 OV

7 Runs

A. Nortje to T. Stubbs S. Rizvi

114.1
014.2
114.3
414.4
014.5
114.6

14 OV

13 Runs

A. Markram to T. Stubbs S. Rizvi

113.1
213.2
013.3
613.4
413.5
013.6

13 OV

6 Runs

P. Yadav to S. Rizvi T. Stubbs

012.1
112.2
112.3
012.4
212.5
212.6

12 OV

4 Runs

M. Khan to S. Rizvi T. Stubbs

111.1
011.2
011.3
1 WD 11.4
111.4
011.5
111.6

11 OV

6 Runs

A. Nortje to T. Stubbs S. Rizvi

110.1
210.2
110.3
110.4
010.5
110.6

10 OV

16 Runs

S. Ahamad to S. Rizvi T. Stubbs

29.1
49.2
19.3
19.4
49.5
49.6

9 OV

8 Runs

M. Shami to T. Stubbs S. Rizvi

18.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
08.5
48.6

8 OV

13 Runs

A. Nortje to T. Stubbs S. Rizvi

17.1
07.2
1 WD 7.3
17.3
27.4
17.5
1 WD 7.6
67.6

7 OV

7 Runs

M. Shami to S. Rizvi T. Stubbs

06.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
1 WD 6.6
26.6

6 OV

3 Runs

M. Khan to S. Rizvi T. Stubbs

05.1
05.2
05.3
1 LB 5.4
05.5
25.6

5 OV

7 Runs

P. Yadav to P. Nissanka A. Patel T. Stubbs

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

4 OV

3 Runs

M. Khan to P. Nissanka N. Rana S. Rizvi

03.1
1 LB 3.2
W 3.3
2 LB 3.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

7 Runs

M. Shami to N. Rana

1 WD 2.1
02.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
62.5
02.6

2 OV

7 Runs

P. Yadav to P. Nissanka N. Rana

11.1
01.2
01.3
41.4
01.5
1 WD 1.6
11.6

1 OV

6 Runs

M. Shami to KL Rahul N. Rana

W 0.1
1 WD 0.2
1 WD 0.2
00.2
00.3
40.4
00.5
00.6

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