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Fans’ enthusiasm, Sameer Rizvi’s batting masterclass leads DC to spectacular win over LSG in IPL 2026

By Samira Vishwas

Delhi Capitals (DC) by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) India made an amazing comeback by defeating India by six wickets in Match 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 142, DC Sameer Rizvi Brilliant innings and Tristan Stubbs Overcame a shaky start due to a restrained partnership with.

LSG posted low score despite struggling contributions

DC Captain Akshar Patel After being invited to bat, LSG struggled to build momentum and were all out for 141 runs in 18.4 overs. Mitchell Marsh He led the scoring with 35 runs from 28 balls, which included a few fours and three sixes.

However, LSG could not take advantage of their opening score due to wickets falling at regular intervals. captain Rishabh Pant Failed to make an impact at the top of the order, while nicholas puran And aiden markram Could not convert his initial score into a big score.

Abdul Samad K’s late knock of 36 off 25 balls helped LSG cross the 140-run mark. Contributions from the lower order added some important runs, but the total looked a little lackluster on a good batting surface.

DC’s bowling unit put in a collective effort, lungi ngidi And T Natarajan Took three wickets each. Kuldeep Yadav took two important wickets, while Axar Patel also took one wicket.

Mohammed Shami took early wicket in powerplay, DC struggled

DC’s innings had a very poor start, when mohammed shami already on the ball KL Rahul Was out on a golden duck. Early success led to a decline, in which Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana And Akshar Patel Also got out cheaply.

At one point DC were struggling at 26/4 in 4.3 overs, while LSG bowlers applied sustained pressure. Prince Yadav And mohsin khan Provided vital support to Shami, increasing the pressure during the powerplay.

Sameer Rizvi led Delhi Capitals to victory

Just as the LSG appeared to be completely under control, Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs Formed a match-winning partnership that changed the momentum dramatically. Rizvi played a brilliant inning of 70 runs in 47 balls, combining aggression and composure, hitting five fours and four sixes.

Stubbs ably supported him with 39 off 32 balls, ensuring DC could slowly rebuild without taking unnecessary risks. Their 50-plus partnership not only stabilized the innings but also brought the Capitals firmly back into the contest.

As the partnership grew, the pressure increased on LSG’s bowlers, who struggled to find success in the middle overs. The pair’s calculated approach ensured that the required run rate remained under control.

With some hard work by Rizvi and Stubbs, DC comfortably chased down the target in 17.1 overs, ending at 145/4. Despite the early scare, the Capitals showed resilience and depth in their batting lineup and pulled off an impressive win.

For LSG, early successes provided hope, but the inability to break the Rizvi-Stubbs partnership proved costly. Their bowlers, apart from the initial flurry, failed to maintain the pressure in the latter stages.

Here are the fans’ reactions:

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