This was a night where the young guns truly stole the show! If you missed the action at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1, 2026, you missed a classic IPL turnaround. The 5th match of the season saw the Delhi Capitals (DC) pull off a gritty 6-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), thanks to a masterclass from a young Impact Player.
Here is your full breakdown of the match, the scores, and the biggest highlights.
Match Summary: A Tale of Two Halves
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | LSG vs DC, Match 5, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals (Opted to bowl first) |
| LSG Score | 141/10 (18.4 Overs) |
| DC Score | 145/4 (17.1 Overs) |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Sameer Rizvi (70* off 47 balls) |
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First Innings: LSG’s Batting Blues
After being asked to bat first on a slightly sluggish Lucknow pitch, the Super Giants never quite found their rhythm. The crowd was hushed early on as the DC bowlers, led by Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan, put on a clinic.
- The Early Shock: LSG’s top order, featuring big names like Rishabh Pant (playing against his former side) and Aiden Markram, struggled to get going.
- The Fighting Middle Order: Mitchell Marsh provided some hope with a steady 35, while Abdul Samad chipped in with a vital 36.
- The Collapse: Just as LSG looked to accelerate, Lungi Ngidi (3/27) and Natarajan (3/29) tore through the tail. LSG was eventually bundled out for a modest 141 in 18.4 overs. It looked like a total that was 20-30 runs short of a winning score.
Second Innings: The Great DC Escape
If LSG thought 141 was enough to defend, they were almost proven right in the first six overs.
The Powerplay Panic
Lucknow’s bowlers came out firing. Mohammed Shami was lethal, removing KL Rahul for a golden duck on the very first ball! By the end of the Powerplay, Delhi was reeling at 33/4. The game looked almost over for the Capitals.
The “Impact” of Sameer Rizvi
Enter Sameer Rizvi. Brought in as the Impact Player, the 22-year-old showed nerves of steel. Alongside the calm and experienced Tristan Stubbs (39*), Rizvi completely changed the momentum of the game.
- The Partnership: The duo put on a massive 119-run stand for the 5th wicket.
- Rizvi’s Fireworks: Rizvi smashed 70 off 47 balls*, including 5 fours and 4 massive sixes. He treated the LSG spinners with disdain, finding gaps with ease.
- The Finish: DC cruised home with 17 balls to spare, finishing at 145/4.
Key Highlights & Top Performers
1. Sameer Rizvi (DC)
The clear hero of the night. His unbeaten 70 is being hailed as one of the best “Impact Player” innings in recent IPL history. He took a collapsing team and led them to a comfortable win.
2. Lungi Ngidi & T Natarajan (DC)
The duo shared 6 wickets between them. Their ability to bowl cutters and slow bouncers on the Ekana pitch made it impossible for the LSG batters to free their arms.
3. Mohammed Shami (LSG)
Despite the loss, Shami’s opening spell was world-class. His first-ball dismissal of KL Rahul was a reminder of why he remains one of India’s premier pacers.
The Turning Point
The match turned in the 12th over of the DC chase. With the required rate climbing, Rizvi took down the LSG spinners for 18 runs in a single over. That shift in aggression took the pressure off Stubbs and forced LSG to change their bowling plans, which they never recovered from.
Match Awards
- Player of the Match: Sameer Rizvi (DC)
- Super Striker of the Match: Sameer Rizvi (Strike Rate: 148.94)
- Most Sixes: Sameer Rizvi (4 Sixes)
- Most Dot Balls: Mohsin Khan (LSG) – 15 Dot Balls
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who won the LSG vs DC match in IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals won the match by 6 wickets with 17 balls remaining.
2. Where was the match played?
The match was held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
3. Who was the Player of the Match?
Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match for his match-winning 70* off 47 balls.
4. What was the turning point of the game?
The 119-run partnership between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs after Delhi Capitals were 33/4 was the decisive factor.
5. How did KL Rahul perform?
KL Rahul had a tough outing, getting out for a golden duck (0 runs off 1 ball) to Mohammed Shami.
6. What is the next match for these teams?
Delhi Capitals will next face Mumbai Indians on April 4, while Lucknow Super Giants will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5.
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Final Thought: This win puts Delhi Capitals in a great position early in the tournament. For Lucknow, it’s back to the drawing board to figure out how to handle pressure when their top order fails. One thing is for sure—Sameer Rizvi is a name we’ll be hearing a lot more this season!