Delhi Capitals (DC) won their IPL 2026 match on 1st April 2026, defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 6 wickets at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
In this match, bameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten inning of 70 off 47 balls, anchoring Delhi Capitals’ successful chase and turning the match in their favor despite an early collapse.
Lucknow Super Giants posted a modest total of 141 all out in 18.4 overs after being asked to bat first. In response to the total, Delhi Capitals reached 145 for 4 in 17.1 overs, sealing a convincing win.
Detailed Match Summary (LSG vs DC)
Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first.
First Innings Summary
First Innings Summary of Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
The first innings saw the Lucknow Super Giants struggle to find any rhythm as the DC bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals.
Powerplay Overs (1 to 6)
Lucknow tried a surprise move by asking skipper Rishabh Pant to open the innings. However, he was unluckily run out for just 7 runs in the 2.6ᵗʰ overs. Aiden Markram also got dismissed after hitting a six, bowled by Axar Patel in the 5.5ᵗʰ overs.
By the end of the power play, Lucknow Super Giants were 48/2. The Delhi bowlers used the sticky surface well to keep the scoring in check.
Middle Overs (7 to 15)
During the middle phase, Mitchell Marsh tried to stabilize the innings with a solid 35 off 28 balls. He hit two fours and three sixes before he got dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav’s spin.
The wickets of Ayush Badoni (6.3 overs) and Nicholas Pooran (8.5 overs) left Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in deep trouble. By the 15th over, they were reeling at 121/6 and struggling to reach a competitive total.
Death Overs (16 to 20)
Abdul Samad provided late scoring with 36 off 25 balls, but he had no support from the other end. Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan cleaned up the tail with ease.
Lucknow Super Giants were eventually bowled out for 141 in 18.4 overs. It was a clinical performance by the Delhi Capitals’ bowling unit.
Second Innings Summary
The chase was a rollercoaster ride that saw Delhi Capitals fall to 26/4 before a record-breaking partnership saved the day.
Powerplay Overs (1 to 6)
Delhi’s chase started in the worst possible way. KL Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball by Mohammad Shami.
Lucknow’s pace attack, led by Prince Yadav, looked unstoppable. At the end of the powerplay, Delhi were 33/4 and looked set for a big defeat.
Middle Overs (7 to 15)
This is where the game changed. Sameer Rizvi*(70/47) and Tristan Stubbs(39/32) decided to take the attack to the bowlers. They ran hard between the wickets and punished any loose deliveries from the spinners.
The pair stayed calm, and by the 15th over, they had brought the target within reach, completely demoralizing the Lucknow fielders.
Death Overs (16 to 20)
Sameer Rizvi moved into a different gear in the final stages. He struck boundaries against Anrich Nortje and Mohsin Khan to finish the game early.
Delhi Capitals reached 145/4 in just 17.1 overs.
Bowling Performance
The game started with the bowlers in total control. They used fast balls and tricky slow balls to get the batters out, one by one. One special slow ball was so good it tricked the best hitter on the other team and sent him back to the dugout. Because of this great bowling, the batting team couldn’t score many runs.
When it was the other team’s turn to bowl, they started strong. They took two quick wickets early on and made the game look close. However, they couldn’t keep taking wickets in the middle of the game. This gave the hitters a chance to relax, play carefully, and finish the game to win.
Conclusion
The 5th match of IPL 2026 was all about Sameer Rizvi and his amazing performance. He really saved the day for Delhi Capitals. This win shows that they has a strong lineup and can pull off a victory even when things look bad.
On the other hand, it was a painful start for Lucknow Super Giants. Losing their first game at home made it clear that they still have some work to do with their middle order.
