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The Delhi Capitals secured an impressive six‑wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in Match No. 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The match was played on April 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Chasing a target of 142 runs, Delhi Capitals successfully reached the total in 17.1 overs, thanks to a match‑winning partnership between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs.
Both teams entered the new season hoping to improve after disappointing campaigns last year, as neither franchise has won an IPL title so far.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Recover After Early Collapse
Delhi Capitals had a nightmare start while chasing the target.
On the very first ball of the innings, KL Rahul was dismissed for a duck by Mohammed Shami.
Soon after, Nitish Rana scored 15 runs before being dismissed by Mohsin Khan. The pressure increased further when Prince Yadav removed Pathum Nissanka and Delhi captain Axar Patel on consecutive deliveries.
At one stage, Delhi Capitals were struggling at 26/4.
However, Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs steadied the innings with a brilliant partnership.
- Sameer Rizvi: 70* runs off 47 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes)
- Tristan Stubbs: 39* runs off 32 balls (3 fours, 1 six)
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The duo built an unbeaten 119‑run stand and guided Delhi Capitals to victory.
Who Won LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match?
The Delhi Capitals won the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match by 6 wickets.
Despite losing four early wickets, the team successfully chased down the 142‑run target thanks to the outstanding partnership between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Batting Performance
Earlier in the match, Lucknow Super Giants struggled to build momentum with the bat.
Captain Rishabh Pant was run out for just 7 runs, while Aiden Markram managed only 11 before being bowled by Axar Patel.
Young batter Ayush Badoni was dismissed for a duck by T. Natarajan. Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran scored only 8 runs before being bowled by Lungi Ngidi.
Mitchell Marsh looked promising and scored 35 runs off 28 balls, hitting three sixes and two fours, before being dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav.
Later, Abdul Samad contributed 36 runs from 25 balls, helping LSG reach 141 runs before being bowled out.
Delhi Capitals Bowlers Shine
Delhi Capitals bowling attack played a key role in restricting Lucknow Super Giants.
Top Bowling Performers
- Lungi Ngidi - 3 wickets
- T. Natarajan - 3 wickets
- Kuldeep Yadav - 2 wickets
Their disciplined bowling kept Lucknow’s total within clear reach.
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LSG vs DC Head‑to‑Head Record in IPL
After this match, the rivalry between the two teams remains competitive.
- Total Matches: 8
- Delhi Capitals Wins: 5
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 3
Delhi Capitals now hold a slight advantage in their IPL head‑to‑head record.
Playing 11 of Both Teams
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing 11:
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (wk/c)
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Mukul Chaudhary
- Mohsin Khan
- Mohammed Shami
- Anrich Nortje
- Prince Yadav
Impact Player: Shahbaz Ahmed
Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing 11:
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Nitish Rana
- Axar Patel (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- David Miller
- Vipraj Nigam
- Lungi Ngidi
- Kuldeep Yadav
- T. Natarajan
- Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi
Also Read: LSG vs DC Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch IPL 2026 Match Free
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