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Delhi Capitals (DC) registered a convincing six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 5 of the <\/span>IPL 2026<\/span>, showcasing a superb all-round performance on the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The match was highlighted by an exceptional bowling display followed by a composed batting recovery led by Sameer Rizvi.<\/span><\/p>\n Batting first, LSG struggled to construct momentum and were bowled out for <\/span>141 runs in 18.4 overs<\/span>. Despite a gentle start from Mitchell Marsh, who scored <\/span>35 off 28 balls<\/span>, and a fast contribution from Abdul Samad (<\/span>36 off 25 balls<\/span>), the team didn’t capitalize. <\/span><\/p>\n DC bowlers dominated proceedings, with <\/span>Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan picking up three wickets each<\/span>, dismantling LSG\u2019s batting lineup at regular intervals. Chasing a goal of 142, DC faced early setbacks as they were reduced to <\/span>26\/4<\/span>, putting them under significant pressure. <\/span><\/p>\n Nonetheless, the sport turned dramatically with a match-winning partnership between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs. Rizvi, coming in as an Impact Substitute, played a sensational knock of <\/span>70 off 47 balls<\/span>*, anchoring the innings with maturity and controlled aggression. <\/span><\/p>\n Listed here are some twitter reactions:<\/span><\/p>\n Delhi Capitals won by 6 wicket \ud83e\udd73\ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n #LSGvsDC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/L78yFzpbiT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Virat Sharma \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@Virat_indian875) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n SAMEER RIZVI, THE HERO OF DELHI CAPITALS \ud83e\udd76\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Delhi were 26\/4 while chasing 142 after which Rizvi \u00d7 Stubbs combo helped them to win against Lucknow, one among the best partnership ever in DC history. pic.twitter.com\/lEwGdZs2B9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sourabh Meena \u26a1 (@sourabhhh_meena) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8Delhi Capitals win their first match of IPL 2026 against Lucknow Super Giants \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n Crucial knocks from Sameer Rizvi (70 off 47) and Tristan Stubbs (39 off 32) seal the victory!!! pic.twitter.com\/XJ5buvgWV5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Delhi Capitals were 26\/4 in 4.3 overs & from there Sameer Rizvi has not only saved DC from humiliation but additionally won them the sport with great game awareness.<\/p>\n At one point, he was batting at 4(11) & from there he find yourself scoring 70(47)*. Great clutch knock! pic.twitter.com\/zmDEOe9SMB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Delhi capitals looking strong. One among my top 4 team this season. Sameer Rizvi & Stubbs\ud83d\udc4f but their real strength is their bowling with Ngidi being in form.<\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n DELHI CAPITALS BECOMES THE FIRST TEAM TO WIN AN AWAY GAME IN IPL 2026.<\/p>\n \u2013 A roaring start by the DC. \u2b50\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/onnEthAtho<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mohit Ghoshy (@MohitKumarall) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Last season Ashutosh Sharma pulled off a miracle within the Delhi Capitals opening game, This season Sameer Rizvi did the identical, Each did it against LSG. pic.twitter.com\/KLu23Rcfcd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ` (@wristofkohli) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Stubbs provided solid support with an unbeaten <\/span>39 off 32 balls<\/span>, and together they stitched a vital <\/span>119-run partnership<\/span>. Delhi Capitals successfully chased down the goal, ending at <\/span>145\/4 in 17.1 overs<\/span>, with <\/span>17 balls to spare<\/span>, underlining their dominance within the latter half of the match.<\/span><\/p>\n Earlier in the sport, LSG captain Rishabh Pant had an unlucky outing, getting run out cheaply, which set the tone for his team\u2019s struggles. This victory gives DC a robust begin to their IPL 2026 campaign, highlighting their depth in each bowling and batting. <\/span><\/p>\n Then again, LSG will need to deal with their batting inconsistencies and regroup quickly for the upcoming matches.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the newest cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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