IPL 2026: LSG vs DC – TheDelhi Capitals (DC) started theirIPL 2026 campaign with a dominant performance at theEkana Stadium, chasing down a target of 142 with 17 balls to spare. Despite an early wobble in the powerplay, a brilliant partnership betweenTristan Stubbs andSameer Rizvi ensured Axar Patel’s side secured a comprehensive 6-wicket victory.
First Innings: LSG Batting Collapse
After winning the toss and electing to field, the Delhi Capitals bowlers justified the decision immediately. TheLucknow Super Giants (LSG) experimented by opening with skipperRishabh Pant, but the move backfired as he was run out for just 7.
Regular wickets prevented any momentum for the hosts. Lungi Ngidi andT Natarajan were exceptional, utilizing their cutters and yorkers to dismantle the middle order. Abdul Samad provided some late resistance with a gritty 36, but the tail folded quickly as LSG was bundled out for141 in 18.4 overs.
Top Scorers: Abdul Samad (36), Mitchell Marsh (35)
Key Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi (3/27), T Natarajan (3/29), Kuldeep Yadav (2/31)
Second Innings: The Rizvi-Stubbs Show
The chase began on a shaky note for Delhi as they slumped to33/4 within the powerplay. Mohammed Shami andMohsin Khan struck early, removing the top order and giving the Lucknow crowd hope of a miracle defense.
However, Impact SubSameer Rizvi turned the game on its head. Playing with immense maturity, he launched a counter-attack that stunned the LSG bowlers. Rizvi brought up a match-winningfifty, finding an able partner inTristan Stubbs (39*). The duo shared a century stand to guide the Capitals home comfortably in the 18th over.
Top Scorers: Sameer Rizvi (70 off 47), Tristan Stubbs (39* off 32)
Key Bowlers: Prince Yadav (2/20), Mohsin Khan (1/19)
