LUCKNOW – In a match defined by dramatic collapses and a heroic recovery, the Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a 6-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday night. After a disastrous start to their chase, an unbeaten century-stand between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs ensured Delhi crossed the finish line with 17 balls to spare.
Lucknow’s Batting Woes
Electing to bowl first, the Delhi Capitals’ pace attack made immediate inroads. Lucknow’s experiment of opening with captain Rishabh Pant failed to yield results, as he was run out for just 7.
The home side struggled to build any significant momentum. While Mitchell Marsh (35) and Aiden Markram (11) showed brief flashes of aggression, the middle order crumbled under pressure. Lungi Ngidi was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 3/27, effectively using variations to stifle the run flow. Late hitting from Abdul Samad (36) eventually pushed the Super Giants to a modest total of 141 all out.
Shami Stuns the Capitals
The chase began with one of the most electric moments of the 2026 season. Making his debut for Lucknow, Mohammed Shami dismissed DC opener KL Rahul for a golden duck on the very first ball of the innings.
The Lucknow bowlers capitalized on the shock, with Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan ripping through the top order. At 26/4 in the 5th over, Delhi appeared to be heading toward a massive defeat.
The Rizvi-Stubbs Masterclass
With their backs against the wall, Sameer Rizvi entered as an Impact Substitute and changed the complexion of the game. Rizvi played with remarkable maturity, scoring a blistering 70 off 47 balls*, including four massive sixes that tilted the momentum back to Delhi.
He was ably supported by Tristan Stubbs, who played a composed knock of 39*. The pair stitched together an unbeaten 119-run partnership for the fifth wicket, turning a potential disaster into a clinical victory.
Match Summary at a Glance
LSG: 141 all out in 18.4 overs (Abdul Samad 36, Mitchell Marsh 35; Lungi Ngidi 3/27).
DC: 145/4 in 17.1 overs (Sameer Rizvi 70*, Tristan Stubbs 39*; Prince Yadav 2/10).
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets.
Player of the Match: Sameer Rizvi.
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