Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs Rescue Delhi Capitals From Early Collapse To Seal Six-Wicket Win Against LSG

Delhi Capitals pulled off a superb recovery to register a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the fifth match of IPL 2026 in Lucknow on Tuesday. Chasing 142, DC found themselves in serious trouble at 26/4 inside the fifth over before Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs stitched together a composed unbeaten partnership to take the side home and hand Delhi a winning start to their campaign.

DC bowlers restrict LSG to 141 after disciplined effort

Earlier, Delhi Capitals produced a sharp bowling performance to bowl Lucknow Super Giants out for 141 after being asked to field first. The visitors kept the pressure on throughout the innings, with their pacers striking at key moments and never allowing LSG to break free.

T Natarajan and Lungi Ngidi were the standout performers with the ball, claiming three wickets each. Natarajan finished with figures of 3/29, while Ngidi returned 3/27 from his four overs. Kuldeep Yadav also made an important impact in the middle overs, picking up two wickets to keep the scoring in check.

For Lucknow, Abdul Samad was the top scorer with a brisk 36 off 25 balls, while opener Mitchell Marsh contributed 35 off 28 deliveries. Despite those efforts, the home side failed to build any major partnerships and ended with a below-par total.

Delhi Capitals collapse early in tense chase

The chase got off to a disastrous start for Delhi Capitals as their top order crumbled under pressure. Reduced to 26/4 in just 4.4 overs, DC were suddenly staring at a difficult task despite the modest target.

Lucknow Super Giants seized control in the powerplay and looked well placed to defend 141 as Delhi's batting line-up came under immediate pressure. With four wickets already down, the responsibility shifted firmly onto the middle order to rebuild the innings and keep the chase alive.

Rizvi and Stubbs turn the game around with unbeaten 119-run stand

Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs then produced the decisive partnership of the match, combining maturity with controlled aggression to pull Delhi Capitals out of trouble. The pair added an unbeaten 119 runs off just 76 balls, completely swinging the contest in DC's favour after the early collapse.

Rizvi took charge of the recovery and looked assured throughout his innings, rotating strike well and putting away loose deliveries. Stubbs played the ideal supporting role, ensuring the required rate never became a concern while gradually taking the game away from LSG.

The partnership not only steadied the innings but also broke the momentum Lucknow had built with the early breakthroughs, leaving the hosts with no way back into the contest.

Sameer Rizvi finishes unbeaten as DC seal winning start

Rizvi remained unbeaten on 70 off 47 balls and fittingly hit the winning runs to complete a memorable chase for Delhi Capitals. Stubbs stayed not out on 39 off 32 balls as the duo saw the innings through without any further damage.

From 26/4 in the fifth over to a comfortable six-wicket victory, Delhi Capitals delivered one of the standout recoveries of the early IPL 2026 season. While the bowlers laid the foundation by restricting LSG to 141, it was the calm and match-winning partnership between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs that ultimately secured the points.