Delhi Capitals opened their IPL 2026 campaign with a commanding six wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium. LSG’s pace trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav ripped through DC’s top order, reducing them to 26/4 inside the powerplay.
However, Sameer Rizvi walked in as an impact substitute and played a match winning 70 off 48 balls. Tristan Stubbs provided excellent support with an unbeaten 39 off 32 balls. The pair added an unbroken 119 run stand for the fifth wicket to chase down 142 with 17 balls to spare. Earlier, Lungi Ngidi claimed 3/26 as LSG were bowled out for just 141.
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match 5 Highlights: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 5th Match, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 141 all out (18.4 overs) |
| Delhi Capitals | 145/4 (17.1 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Sameer Rizvi (70 off 48 balls) |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals won and chose to field |
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match 5 Highlights: First Innings
Rishabh Pant surprised everyone by opening the batting but was run out for 7 at the non striker’s end off a Mukesh Kumar deflection. Mitchell Marsh counterattacked with a six off Mukesh and two boundaries off Lungi Ngidi.
However, Axar Patel bowled Aiden Markram for 11 with a slider that crashed into middle stump. Consequently, LSG slumped further as Natarajan dismissed Badoni for a duck and Ngidi bowled Pooran for 8 with a devastating off cutter.
Marsh fell for 35 trying to clear Kuldeep Yadav at long off. Abdul Samad and Shahbaz Ahmed rebuilt with a useful partnership. Furthermore, Samad smashed a six and four off Natarajan in the 15th over.
However, Natarajan dismissed Samad for 36 at long off. Ngidi then wrapped up the tail with three wickets as LSG were bowled out for 141.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Abdul Samad | 36 runs (25 balls, 3×4, 1×6) |
| Best Bowler | Lungi Ngidi | 4 overs, 26 runs, 3 wickets |
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match 5 Highlights: Second Innings
Shami struck off the very first delivery, dismissing KL Rahul for a golden duck caught at third man. Mohsin Khan removed Nitish Rana for 15 with an edge to first slip. Meanwhile, Prince Yadav claimed two wickets in a single over, bowling Pathum Nissanka and Axar Patel.
Consequently, DC were reeling at 26/4 after the powerplay. Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs then staged a remarkable rescue act. Stubbs anchored the innings with controlled aggression while Rizvi found his feet gradually.
Additionally, Shahbaz Ahmed’s expensive over of 16 runs shifted the momentum as Rizvi smashed back to back fours. Rizvi brought up his fifty with a cut off Markram in the 14th over.
Furthermore, he smashed a four and six off Mohsin Khan in the 16th over. Stubbs joined in with a pulled six off Nortje. Rizvi sealed the win with a massive six off Abdul Samad as DC completed the chase in 17.1 overs.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Sameer Rizvi | 70 runs (48 balls, 7×4, 2×6) |
| Best Bowler | Mohammed Shami | 4 overs, 28 runs, 1 wicket |
