LSG vs DC, IPL 2026: In an exciting match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, Delhi Capitals comfortably chased a target of 142 runs in just 17.1 overs.
The mammoth partnership of more than 100 runs between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs set the tone for team with Rizvi scoring his individual best score of IPL of 70 runs unbeaten.
Delhi Capitals’ Chase: Calm and Calculated
However, Delhi Capitals rebuilt their innings nicely after a shaky start, where they lost some early wickets. The partnership between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs was the turning point.
DC Score: 113/4 in 15 overs
Requirement: 29 runs off 30 balls
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Stubbs was a bit lucky when an inside edge went all the way to the boundary, while Rizvi looked quite confident and mature in his batting.
Sameer Rizvi Shines with a Match-Defining Fifty
Sameer Rizvi was the standout performer in this LSG vs DC match, who brought up a fantastic half-century (50 runs off 37 balls).
Accelerated with a six and a four off Aiden Markram. His calm yet aggressive batting ensured Delhi Capitals was always above the required run rate.
LSG Fight Back but Fall Behind
Despite being under pressure, Lucknow Super Giants attempted to return with some good bowling spells:
- Mohsin Khan gave away just 4 runs in one over
- Prince Yadav followed with another good spell
But the target was small, and the batting team of DC played well to chase the target with minimum risk.
Turning Point: Recovery After Early Collapse
Delhi Capitals faced difficulties at the start of the innings:
- Facing 30/4 after 5 overs
- Prince Yadav’s rapid fall of wickets rattled the top order
However, the steady partnership between Rizvi and Stubbs (50+ partnership) turned the tables heavily in favor of Delhi Capitals.
First Innings Recap: LSG Post 141
Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 141 in 18.4 overs after a mixed batting performance.
Key Contributions:
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Mitchell Marsh – 35 runs
Abdul Samad – 36 runs
Top Bowling Performers (DC):
T Natarajan – 3 wickets
Kuldeep Yadav – crucial breakthroughs
Lungi Ngidi – impactful spell
Early Drama: Wickets and Surprises
The match saw its fair share of surprises:
- Rishabh Pant opened the innings for LSG
- Rishabh Pant got run out in an unfortunate manner
- KL Rahul got out for a duck while chasing for DC
All these moments made the match between LSG and DC a thrilling one.
At the end Rizvi ended the chase with a boundary and a six bring out his best individual score of 70 runs unbeaten in IPL from a sloppy start at one point of time at mere 5 runs off 13 balls to ending at 70 runs off 47 balls. This shows his ability to adapt his batting according to the situation.
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