Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Match Highlights & Results

Over and out - We wrap things up here, with the Delhi Capitals getting the better of the Lucknow Super Giants to close out the opening round of IPL 2026. The tournament rolls on with a high-octane clash next, as Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, April 2. The first ball will be bowled at 2 pm GMT (7.30 pm IST), with the build-up coming your way well in advance. Until next time, goodbye!

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Sameer Rizvi wins the award for his match-winning 70* off 47. Rizvi says the management has backed him to bat at number 4 and express himself, and he looked to do exactly that tonight. Sameer mentions that his familiarity with conditions in Lucknow helped, and that he aimed to bat with a positive approach in the powerplay. However, after a couple of early wickets, he and Tristan Stubbs spoke about taking their time. Rizvi shares that once set, they looked to play their natural game through to the end and focused on putting the bad balls away, especially with conditions being challenging for batters.

The bowlers executed well - Axar Patel, the victorious skipper of the Delhi Capitals, jokingly says that the match got finished early. He admits that it got a bit close in the middle, but they knew they just needed one partnership to seal the game. Patel mentions that he is very happy with the bowling performance. They realised that the ball was swinging and they had good communication between the bowlers who executed their plans well. Patel shares that Sameer Rizvi was always going to play. They also have a good option in Ashutosh Sharma. Ends by saying that Rizvi works very hard in the nets, and he is very happy with his performance.

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Let's hear from Tristan Stubbs - Stubbs says he wasn’t even fully padded up when he had to walk in, but it was pretty clear what the job was, which was to spend time at the crease and bat sensibly. He praises Sameer Rizvi’s innings, calling it magnificent, and notes that the wicket had a bit in it early on with some swing and nip. Tristan highlights that Rizvi takes on spin naturally, which made things easier for him, and all he had to do was just rotate the strike. Mentions that they knew one good over could change the equation, and once that came, it became a run-a-ball chase. Stubbs tells that there wasn’t a specific plan to take on Shahbaz Ahamad, but the talk between him and Rizvi was about assessing whether the ball was spinning. Adds that the first 3 balls went for 12, and it all worked out for them. On his role, Tristan says he enjoys batting at number 6, adding that the situation usually dictates what needs to be done, and he can take the team over the line.

Proud of the fight shown with the ball - The skipper of the Lucknow Super Giants, Rishabh Pant says that the best way to deal with his runout is to forget about it, adding that it’s something you can’t control and dwelling on it only puts you on the back foot. Pant explains that given the way they batted, they need a player who can contribute with both bat and ball, which is why Shahbaz Ahmed came in as the impact sub. He adds that the role for Ayush Badoni is clearly defined, especially when they lose early wickets, with Badoni expected to step in and stabilise. Rishabh shares that the way the team fought with the ball was one of the positives of the game. Admits that extras hurt, especially when defending a low total, as there is a tendency to try a bit too much. When asked why they moved away from the Marsh-Markram opening pair, he shares that they wanted to explore the left-right combination up top. He further says it is a 50-50 call whether he continues to open, but indicates that he will remain in the top order.

Strong start goes in vain - Lucknow can take plenty of positives from their bowling effort, especially the way they came out firing in the Powerplay. Mohammad Shami struck off the very first ball, while Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav chipped in as well to reduce DC to 26/4 and put them firmly on the back foot. However, they couldn’t build on that early momentum and failed to create enough opportunities as the innings progressed. In their eagerness to push harder, they ended up conceding too many extras, 20 in total, including 16 wides, which proved costly in a low-scoring game. Anrich Nortje couldn’t quite make the impact they were hoping for and was expensive, while the 2.1 overs from the spinners went for 35 runs, allowing the momentum to shift decisively in favour of the Capitals.

Batting woes sink LSG - Earlier in the game, LSG posted what looked like a below-par total, never quite managing to stitch together any meaningful partnerships. The top order failed to make an impact, with only Marsh’s 35 offering some resistance, while Abdul Samad chipped in with a valuable 36 to push them past the 140 mark. Beyond that, it was a disappointing outing with the bat, lacking both momentum and stability. For DC, T Natarajan was the standout performer with the ball, claiming an impressive three-fer, while Lungi Ngidi also had three wickets to his name. Kuldeep and Axar complemented the effort well, sharing three wickets between them to keep LSG firmly in check.

Capitals recover to clinch it - Delhi Capitals were rocked early, losing Rahul for a golden duck off the very first ball, and things only got worse as they found themselves reeling at 33/4 at the end of the Powerplay. In a spot of real trouble, they turned to Sameer Rizvi as the Impact Sub, and he made the biggest difference in the game. With the chase needing stability, Rizvi, alongside Stubbs, stitched together a crucial partnership, blending caution with calculated aggression. With the pressure of a low target not weighing too heavily, the pair rotated the strike smartly, punished the loose deliveries, and never allowed LSG to claw their way back. The duo added 119 runs off 76 balls, with Rizvi bringing up a fantastic half-century, staying unbeaten on 70 off just 47 as Delhi eventually chased it down with 17 balls to spare.

Calm heads see DC through - Delhi Capitals kick off their campaign with a hard-fought win, making it five wins in a row against LSG. At the halfway stage, it looked like it would be a comfortable chase, but Delhi were made to work hard after early setbacks. Sameer Rizvi was at the heart of the victory, while Stubbs' calm presence proved crucial in guiding them over the line. Credit to Lucknow Super Giants for making their opponents earn every run, but in the end, they just didn’t have enough on the board.

Abdul Samad to Sameer Rizvi, Six!SIX! Fittingly, Sameer Rizvi hits the winning runs. A coming-of-age innings from the young Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs is delighted at the other end as the two share a hug. DC hunt down 142 with 6 wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare. Abdul Samad drops it short, on middle. Sameer has all the time in the world to rock back, and he pulls it with disdain over deep mid-wicket for a six to finish the game off.

Delhi Capitals are just one hit away from the win now. Here is Abdul Samad to bowl.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, No run.Around off, the length is pulled back, on off. Tristan pushes it to cover from the crease.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Keeps it full, on middle. Rizvi hammers it to extra cover, where a half-stop allows a single to be taken.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, No run.What happened there? Nortje goes full, outside off. Sameer backs away and flashes but misses. Rishabh Pant gathers the ball and tries to lob it back towards the bowler with an underarm throw. His throw ends up catching Sameer on the toe, and the batter hobbles away, trying to shake off the pain.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, 5 Wides!FIVE WIDES! Oh, dear! That has beaten everyone. Perhaps Nortje spotted Rizvi backing away and he tried to follow him with a bumper. Sameer tries to use the pace and play the upper cut, but the ball goes over his head. Rishabh Pant moves to his left, but he is also beaten. 4 more needed for DC.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Pace taken off and this is fuller, on middle. Tristan pushes it with soft hands in front of mid on for a quick single.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, Six!SIX! Hit with real authority! Not all that short, skidding through, just outside off. Stubbs stands tall on top of the bounce and pummels it over wide long on for a flat six. The Capitals need 10 more runs.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, No run.This is on a hard length, over off. Stubbs tries to punch it away but the ball hits the upper half of the blade and dribbles to cover.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, No run.From around the wicket now, on a short of a length, on middle. Sameer stabs it down on the off side.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, Six!SIX! All the way! Off-cutter bowled into the wicket, it comes at waist height. Rizvi swivels and adjusts to the low bounce before pulling it over deep square leg for half a dozen. The 100-run stand comes up with this six. DC need 16 more runs.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, Four!FOUR! Aerial but wide enough! Mohsin Khan digs it in short, over middle and leg. Rizvi pivots on the back foot and manages to get under the ball to find the elevation. He plays it away from Mohammad Shami at deep fine leg to his right. One bounce and over the ropes.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Into the deck, on middle and leg. Stubbs swivels and pulls it down to deep fine leg for a run.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Just out of reach! Mohsin bowls it across off, on a short of a length. Sameer Rizvi flays at it but the ball gets big on him. It comes off the splice of the bat but luckily for Rizvi, he manages to clear the backtracking Ayush Badoni at mid off. They cross.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Lands it on a back of a length, on middle. This is punched to long on for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Hits the length hard and outside off, Tristan Stubbs guides it aerially but through the vacant backward point region for one. 29 needed in 30 balls now.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, No run.Short of a length and on middle, jags back in, Tristan Stubbs stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, Four!FOUR! Streaky! Good-length delivery, on off, nips back in sharply. Tristan Stubbs tries to push it away but gets an inside edge that races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Back of a length and just around off, Sameer Rizvi backs away to make room and slaps it towards sweeper cover for a run.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Good bowling! Bangs this hard into the pitch, on middle, keeps rising and angling into the batter. Sameer Rizvi backs away and tries to upper cut but misses.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Hard length and on middle, angling into the body of the batter, Tristan Stubbs clips it through square leg for a single.

Strategic Break! Talk about making an impact as an Impact Sub, and Sameer Rizvi is doing just that. He will want to see this through himself and not leave it to those waiting in the dugout. DC will be breathing easier thanks to this partnership. LSG have really felt the absence of a penetrative 5th bowling option, but they will still believe. A wicket immediately after the break, and another in quick succession, could just open things up. Anrich Nortje returns to the attack.

Aiden Markram to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Slows it up, full and on off, Sameer Rizvi taps it out to the off side.

Aiden Markram to Sameer Rizvi, Four!FOUR! FIFTY FOR RIZVI! A fantastic knock from the youngster, filled with class, and he has repaid the faith shown in him by DC. Aiden Markram drags his length back and just outside off. Sameer Rizvi uses the width on offer and cuts it past point for a boundary.

A brief hold-up in play as the fourth umpire is out with the box of balls. The ball has been changed and we are all good to go.

Aiden Markram to Sameer Rizvi, Six!SIX! That has gone miles! Tossed up, full and around leg again. Sameer Rizvi backs away early, gets under it and using his wrists, he whips it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 100 UP FOR DC.

Aiden Markram to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Shortish again, on leg, Sameer Rizvi stays back and glances it towards short fine.

Aiden Markram to Sameer Rizvi, 2 runs.Flatter, short and down the leg side, Sameer Rizvi crouches low and swipes it away wide of deep square leg. Prince Yadav runs to his right and makes a sliding stop to keep it down to two runs.

Aiden Markram to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Floated, short and on leg, Tristan Stubbs stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Prince Yadav to Sameer Rizvi, 2 runs.Much fuller in length, on middle and leg, Sameer Rizvi tucks it away towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. 49 needed in 42 balls.

Prince Yadav to Sameer Rizvi, 2 runs.Good effort in the deep! Short of a length and outside off, Sameer Rizvi goes after it and slices it over backward point. Mohsin Khan from deep third runs to his right and makes a superb diving stop. He saves a couple of runs for his team.

Prince Yadav to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Sameer Rizvi looks to clip it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards cover.

Prince Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Touch fuller and on middle, Tristan Stubbs works it towards long on for a run.

Prince Yadav to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.On a length and on off, Sameer Rizvi guides it towards third man for a single.

Prince Yadav to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Good-length delivery around off, shaping away late. Sameer Rizvi has a lazy slash at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Prince Yadav has been brought back into the attack. 2-0-14-2 so far for Prince. Can he conjure something special?

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling in. Sameer Rizvi gets hurried again. He ends up swatting it awkwardly towards mid-wicket for one more. Mohsin's figures read 3-1-6-1 so far. Incredible!

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Short and just outside off, Sameer Rizvi cuts it away but finds point.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Hard length and on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs gets hurried on to his pull and mistimes it through square leg for a run.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, Wide!WIDE! A bouncer, on middle, but too high for the batter, Tristan Stubbs lets it go. Another wide called.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, No run.BEAUTY! Mohsin Khan lands this on a good length at 138.9 kph, on middle, gets it to jag back in sharply. Tristan Stubbs gets a bit late to play at it and gets beaten on the inside edge. It wasn't much over the stumps as well.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, No run.Short of a length and on off, Tristan Stubbs stays back and dabs it towards backward point.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Slower one, on a length and on off, Sameer Rizvi opens the face of his bat and guides it to deep third for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Hits the length hard, on middle, Sameer Rizvi steps across and nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Bangs in a quick bouncer at 148.3 kph, on middle, Sameer Rizvi ducks under it.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Back of a length and on off, Tristan Stubbs hops up and drops it in front of point for another run.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Short of a length and on off, Sameer Rizvi dabs it down towards cover for a run.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, 2 runs.Touch fuller and around off, Sameer Rizvi strides out and drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Good length and on middle, Tristan Stubbs clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Halfway mark! That was a momentum-shifting moment and will release a lot of pressure from the Delhi Capitals. They need 65 runs in 60 balls now. Here is Anrich Nortje to bowl his second over now.

Shahbaz Ahamad to Sameer Rizvi, Four!FOUR! Another loose ball and Rizvi does not miss out. Fired in by Shahbaz, on a length, on the pads. Rizvi helps it through short fine leg for an easy boundary. 16 runs off the over, 37 off the last 3. The 50-run stand also comes up, and this pair is starting to look more and more comfortable.

Shahbaz Ahamad to Sameer Rizvi, Four!FOUR! Hit hard and wide enough! Shahbaz Ahamad continues to be on the shorter side, on middle. Sameer rocks on the back foot in a flash and hammers it through square leg. The man in the deep is behind square and he cannot cut it off.

Shahbaz Ahamad to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Again a bit too short, on middle. Tristan pats it to long off and turns the strike over.

Shahbaz Ahamad to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Tossed up now, fuller and on off. Sameer pushes it to long off and crosses over.

Shahbaz Ahamad to Sameer Rizvi, Four!FOUR! Easy pickings! The first two balls from Shahbaz Ahamad have been ordinary. This is way too short, too straight as well. Rizvi gets inside the line and drops to a knee to shovel it over short fine leg for a four.

Shahbaz Ahamad to Sameer Rizvi, 2 runs.A bit too short, on middle. Rizvi hangs deep in the crease and wrists it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Time for some spin now? Yes, Shahbaz Ahamad comes into the attack.

Mohammad Shami to Tristan Stubbs, Four!FOUR! Easy as you like! In the channel, on a short of a length. Stubbs sets up early as he rises with the bounce and just punches it with ease to the right of the man at deep cover for a boundary. Shami is done for the night. He finishes with figures of 4-0-28-1.

Mohammad Shami to Tristan Stubbs, No run.A ripper from Shami! Bowled with a near-upright seam, on a good length, on off and middle. Stubbs presents a straight bat for the block, but the ball straightens off the deck to beat him on the outside edge and go over the stumps.

Mohammad Shami to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Very full, at the sticks. Rizvi eases it with a straight bat to long on for the 4th single of the over.

Mohammad Shami to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.On middle and leg, angled in by Shami. Tristan glances it down to deep fine leg for another single.

Mohammad Shami to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Interesting shot! Shami bangs it in short, over off. Rizvi hops and plays the shot with an open stance, more like an over-the-head smash in Tennis. Hits it towards mid on for one.

Mohammad Shami to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.On top of middle, on a back of a length. Stubbs knocks it from the crease towards long on. They cross.

Strategic Break! Lucknow Super Giants dominated the Powerplay, picking up four wickets, but they cannot let DC build any significant partnership as they are defending a low total here. The only way for them to win this game is by bowling out their opponents. Delhi, on the other hand, need a calm presence out in the middle. Stubbs is trying to absorb the pressure, while Rizvi has been a bit aggressive. Remember, they still have David Miller to come, and he could just be the perfect man for this situation. Here is Mohammad Shami to bowl out after the break.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, Six!SIX! Anrich Nortje is made to pay on the extra ball. Anrich goes short, just outside off. Rizvi cleverly uses the pace of the ball. He arches back and gets under the ball to play the upper cut over the keeper for a six. Nortje goes for 13 runs in his first over.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, Wide!Wide! A good take by Rishabh Pant. Anrich Nortje digs it in short but this keeps climbing and sails over Rizvi's head as he ducks. Pant moves to his left and gathers the ball with a leap. 14th extra of the innings.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Nortje goes wide on the crease and rolls his fingers on the ball. Fuller and on the off stump, Stubbs pats it to the left of cover for another single.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 2 runs.Bashes the hard length outside off. Tristan gets on his toes and punches it neatly wide of cover for a couple of runs.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.On the off pole, on a back of a length. Sameer runs it down to deep third and turns the strike over.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, Wide!Wide! Down leg, on a shortish length. Sameer Rizvi pivots to shovel it away but misses.

Anrich Nortje to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Half a shout for LBW! Fuller in length, attacking the front pad. Rizvi shapes up to flick it away on the leg side but gets an inside edge on the pads. Luckily for him, he got some bat on it, or else he would have been trapped right in front.

Anrich Nortje to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.On a hard length, outside off, Stubbs knocks it off the back foot to deep point for one.

Mohammad Shami to Sameer Rizvi, 2 runs.Sloppy from LSG! Fractionally short, outside off, Rizvi slaps it on the bounce to Nicholas Pooran, who makes a half-stop. The batters cross as the ball goes behind. Pooran fires in a wayward throw at the keeper and concedes another run.

Lucknow Super Giants are yet to unleash Anrich Nortje in this game. It will not get any easier for DC here.

Mohammad Shami to Sameer Rizvi, Wide!Wide! Banged in short, outside off, Rizvi flays at it but misses. Wide given for height. 8th wide of the innings already.

Mohammad Shami to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.Almost chopped it on! Shami hurls it on a back of a length, just outside the off stump. Tristan stands tall to punch it away on the off side. The ball cuts back a touch to take the inside edge and goes behind square leg for one more run.

Mohammad Shami to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.Goes a bit wide on the crease and this is angled into the hips, on a back of a length. Rizvi turns it through square leg for one more.

Mohammad Shami to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run.On top of off, this is punched away to deep point for a run.

Mohammad Shami to Sameer Rizvi, 1 run.In and around the off stump, on a good length. Sameer punches it firmly down the strip. Shami lays his left hand on the ball and takes the sting out of it. It dribbles in front of mid off and Rizvi steals a quick single.

Mohammad Shami to Sameer Rizvi, No run.A big swing and a miss! Pant goes up in an appeal for caught behind as does Shami, but the umpire is unmoved. Rishabh has gone for the review. Moving away in the air, on a good length, around the off pole. Sameer Rizvi backs away and charges down the track. He swings for the hills but fails to connect. There appears to be a gap when the ball is next to the bat. The UltraEdge shows a flat line. LSG burn a review.

Mohammad Shami (2-0-13-1) comes back into the attack.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, 2 runs.First runs off the bat off the bowling of Mohsin. Khan bashes the hard length, on off and middle. Stubbs walks across and gets on his toes to glance it wide of deep fine leg for a couple of runs. End of an eventful Powerplay. At the end of 6 overs, the Capitals are 33/4, needing 142.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, No run.Moving away in the deck, on a back of a length. Stubbs pats it back to the bowler.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, Leg bye.Leg bye! Into the surface, over middle and leg. Sameer swivels for the pull but wears it on the midriff. A leg bye is taken as the ball drops beside the strip on the leg side. Mohsin is yet to concede a run off the bat.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, No run.On a good length, outside off. Despite there being two slips in place, Rizvi looks to run it down with an open bat face. Ends up guiding it on the bounce to the man at second slip.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Pushed across again, on a length, Rizvi drives it on the up to cover.

Mohsin Khan to Sameer Rizvi, No run.Full and across off, Rizvi presses forward and plays a punchy drive to cover.

A punt worth taking of bringing Mohammad Shami back for one more over in the Powerplay but Rishabh Pant is sticking to Mohsin Khan.

Prince Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, No run.Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Tristan Stubbs keeps it out to the off side.

Prince Yadav to Tristan Stubbs, No run.Pitched up and on off, Tristan Stubbs fends it away towards short cover. Prince Yadav goes up to Stubbs and gives him a stern look. Things are getting heated here!