In the LSG vs DC match, Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning six-wicket win on April 1. LSG posted 141 all out, with Abdul Samad top-scoring at 36. The top order collapsed early. Rishabh Pant got run out for 7 after being promoted to open. Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan bowled well, taking three wickets each.
Chasing 142, DC were 26/4 inside five overs, with KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Pathum Nissanka, and captain Axar Patel all back in the dugout. Coach Hemang Badani promoted Tristan Stubbs ahead of David Miller, and he built a game-changing partnership of 119 runs with Sameer Rizvi. Rizvi finished unbeaten on 70 off 47 balls, while Stubbs remained 39* off 32.
Mohammed Shami, making his LSG debut, struck first ball to dismiss KL Rahul. Prince Yadav took two quick wickets, but DC’s lower order handled pressure expertly. Rizvi against LSG spinners in the middle overs turned the match around. The win extended DC’s winning streak over LSG to five matches and made them the first away team to win in IPL 2026.
Key Takeaways from the LSG vs DC Match
Sameer Rizvi finally made a big impact in the IPL. He scored 70* off 47 balls in the match. He struggled against pace early but dominated the spinners, scoring 35 off 13 balls once spin came on.
Their bowling looked balanced without Mitchell Starc. Lungi Ngidi’s slower-ball to dismiss Pooran stood out and T Natarajan picked key wickets. Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav controlled the middle overs.
Rishabh Pant’s experiment as an opener failed. He was run out for 7 after a bizarre deflection off Mukesh Kumar. Mohammed Shami struck first ball, and Prince Yadav took two wickets, keeping DC under pressure early.
The LSG vs DC match saw some big records fall. LSG posted their lowest first-innings total ever in IPL, where they scored just 141. Mohammed Shami took a wicket with his very first ball for the fifth time in his IPL career, the most for any bowler. Delhi Capitals won their fifth match in a row against LSG and recorded the first away win of IPL 2026.
Effect on the IPL 2026 Points Table
The IPL 2026 points table shows DC in a strong position. They have 1 win and a +1.397 net run rate, placing them 3rd. LSG sits 8th with 0 wins and a -1.397 NRR after losing with 17 balls to spare.
The top five teams – RR, RCB, DC, MI, and PBKS – all have 2 points. Rajasthan Royals is leading thanks to a massive win over CSK. CSK, SRH, GT, and KKR are yet to win a match. CSK is at the bottom due to a -4.171 NRR.
What Happens Next for Both Teams
Delhi Capitals sit 3rd with 2 points and a +1.397 NRR after the LSG win. Their next game is against Mumbai Indians on April 4 in Delhi. The top-order collapse against LSG is worrying, and Rahul, Rana, Nissanka, and Axar must perform. The bowling and middle-order depth are strong, and Badani’s tactical move shows coaching confidence.
Lucknow Super Giants are 8th with 0 points and a -1.397 NRR. They face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5 in Hyderabad. The batting lineup is the main concern. Pant should return to No. 3, Pooran to No. 3 or 4, and the middle order must accelerate. The pace attack is strong and fit. And home matches at Ekana give them a chance to recover.
FAQs
Q. Who won the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match?
A. Delhi Capitals won by six wickets at Ekana Stadium.
Q. How did LSG perform batting first?
A. LSG were all out for 141, their lowest first-innings total ever. Abdul Samad scored 36 and Pooran made 18.
Q. Who starred for DC in the chase?
A. Sameer Rizvi scored 70* and Tristan Stubbs made 39*. They built a 119-run partnership to guide DC to victory.
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