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Sameer Rizvi starred with a sensational unbeaten 70 off 47 balls as Delhi Capitals opened their IPL 2026 campaign with a convincing 6-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam. After DC’s bowlers restricted LSG to 141, Rizvi’s composed knock, supported by Tristan Stubbs, guided Delhi home in 17.1 overs. As a result, Delhi started the season on a positive note, while Rizvi emerged as the biggest talking point of the match.
🎯💙 DC bowlers create the perfect platform
After winning the toss, Axar Patel opted to bowl first, and the move worked brilliantly.
Although Mitchell Marsh looked solid with 35, LSG never really settled because wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s early run-out for 7 hurt Lucknow’s momentum.
Soon after, Ayush Badoni departed for a duck, while Nicholas Pooran could only score 8.
However, Abdul Samad fought back with a quick 36 off 25 balls, giving Lucknow some hope.
Nevertheless, Delhi’s bowling attack stayed disciplined.
T Natarajan and Lungi Ngidi claimed three wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with two important wickets. Therefore, Lucknow were bowled out for 141 in 18.4 overs.
😱🏏 Sameer Rizvi steadies DC after early collapse
Delhi’s chase began poorly.
Firstly, KL Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck by Mohammed Shami. Soon after, Pathum Nissanka and Axar Patel also departed cheaply.
At that stage, DC were under serious pressure.
However, Sameer Rizvi showed remarkable composure.
Instead of taking risks early, he focused on rebuilding the innings. At the same time, Tristan Stubbs provided calm support from the other end.
💥⭐ Sameer Rizvi and Stubbs change the momentum
Once settled, Sameer Rizvi gradually shifted gears.
He respected the conditions initially; however, once the bowlers missed their lengths, he punished them.
Moreover, Stubbs rotated the strike smartly, ensuring the scoreboard kept moving.
Their partnership slowly took the game away from Lucknow.
Rizvi’s innings included 5 fours and 4 sixes, while Stubbs remained unbeaten on 39 off 32 balls.
Eventually, Delhi cruised past the target with 17 balls to spare.
📊🏏 Match Scorecard
💙 Lucknow Super Giants – 141/10 (18.4 Ov)
Top Batters
- Mitchell Marsh – 35 (28) 💥
- Abdul Samad – 36 (25) 🔥
- Shahbaz Ahmed – 15 (16)*
DC Top Bowlers
- T Natarajan – 3/29 🎯
- Lungi Ngidi – 3/27 ⚡
- Kuldeep Yadav – 2/31 🌀
- Axar Patel – 1/17
❤️ Delhi Capitals – 145/4 (17.1 Ov)
Top Batters
- Sameer Rizvi – 70 (47)* ⭐🔥
- Tristan Stubbs – 39 (32)* 💪
- Nitish Rana – 15 (17)
LSG Top Bowlers
- Prince Yadav – 2/20 🎯
- Mohammed Shami – 1/28
- Mohsin Khan – 1/19
🏆⭐ Player of the Match
Sameer Rizvi – 70 (47)* 🔥
💥 5 fours | 🚀 4 sixes
⭐ Match-winning unbeaten knock
🏁 Result
Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
🏆🔥 Sameer Rizvi emerges as DC’s biggest positive
This innings could be a major boost for Delhi Capitals going forward.
Moreover, Sameer Rizvi’s maturity under pressure gives DC a dependable middle-order batter for the season.
His ability to rebuild and then finish the chase highlights his value.
If he continues this form, he could become one of the standout young players of IPL 2026.
For Delhi, this was not just a win — it was a sign that Sameer Rizvi could be the big positive in their campaign.
