'From 26/4 To Hero': How Sameer Rizvi Rescued DC From Precarious Start To Thrilling Win Over LSG?

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi delivered a match-winning performance in the IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1. The Capitals kicked off their quest for a maiden IPL triumph with a six-wicket win over Super Giants.

With a 142-run target, the Delhi Capitals chased it down with 17 balls to spare or in 17.1 overs. Sameer Rizvi led the run chase with an unbeaten knock of 70 off 47 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 148.94. Tristan Stubbs chipped in with an unbeaten innings of 39 off 32 balls, including 3 fours and a six, at a strike rate of 121.88.

Earlier, T Natarajan (3/29), Lungi Ngidi (3/27), and Kuldeep Yadav (2/31) combined to pick eight wickets to bundle out the Lucknow Super Giants for 141 in 18.4 overs, restricting the hosts well below their 20-over potential and setting up a platform for DC's dramatic chase.

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DC's Run Chase Masterminded by Rizvi

Sameer Rizvi emerged as the hero for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. The visitors didn't have an ideal start to their run chase as they collapsed to 26/4 inside the powerplay, leaving the Capitals in a precarious position early on. The situation was such that the Super Giants looked poised to dominate and take away the game from the Capitals.

Rizvi, who was already at the crease when he saw two quick wickets of Nitish Rana (15) and skipper Axar Patel (0) falling in front of his eyes, was joined by Tristan Stubbs to carry the DC's on the run chase. The onus was on the duo to ensure there were no further falls of wickets, which could've put the Capitals in even deeper trouble.

Stubbs was struggling to get going, but Rizvi brilliantly took charge of the situation as well as the run chase under pressure, making him a true match-winner. Sameer Rizvi's calculated aggression and flawless timing, alongside his crucial unbeaten 119-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs, anchored the Delhi Capitals' innings.

Talk about Rizz! Sameer Rizvi brings up his fifty as he gets #DC closer to the finish line! #TATAIPL 2026 | #LSGvDC | LIVE NOW twitter/ZpQFOy2lNQ

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 1, 2026

Sameer Rizvi, who completed his first fifty of the IPL season in 37 balls, rescued the Delhi Capitals from a shambolic situation, with Tristan Stubbs providing solid support to ensure that the Capitals stayed on course for victory. From 26/4 in 4.3 over to an unbeaten 141-run chase, Rizvi's heroics turned a near-collapse into a thrilling six-wicket win for Delhi Capitals.

Rizvi's partnership with Tristan Stubbs proved critical in turning the game on its head, as the duo's composed yet aggressive batting nullified the early damage and kept the Capitals in control.

'A Beautiful Mature Knock by Sameer Rizvi'

Sameer Rizv's act of rescuing the Delhi Capitals' further collapse with his composed and calculated innings drew widespread praise from fans, cricket enthusiasts, and experts on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter). His mature approach, striking the perfect balance between aggression and caution, not only steadied the innings but also swung momentum entirely in DC's favour.

Taking to their X handles, fans and cricket enthusiasts showered praise on the young Uttar Pradesh batter, calling it 'a beautiful, mature knock', lauding his ability to rescue DC from 26/4, and highlighting his unbeaten 70-run knock as a match-defining, coming-of-age innings that turned the game on its head.

Many also celebrated the unbeaten 119-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs as one of the most memorable rescue acts in the Delhi Capitals' history.

What a beautiful mature knock from Sameer Rizvi. DC were 30-4 in 5 overs and he scored his 1st run off the 9th ball and look at the scores now. 100+ run partnership and he ends the innings unbeaten on 70* at a strike rate close to 150. twitter/0wO6FWDK7r

- Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) April 1, 2026

SAMEER RIZVI - THE IMPACT PLAYER. ⭐️- 70* (47) with 5 fours and 4 sixes in a 141 run chase! A superb knock by Rizvi, he's started IPL 2026 on a high note. twitter/MB3QWLyKnI

- Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 1, 2026

Delhi Capitals were 26/4 in 4.3 overs & from there Sameer Rizvi has not just saved DC from humiliation but also won them the game with great game awareness one point, he was batting at 4(11) & from there he end up scoring 70(47)*. Great clutch knock! twitter/zmDEOe9SMB

- Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) April 1, 2026

Last season Ashutosh Sharma pulled off a miracle in the Delhi Capitals opening game. This season Sameer Rizvi did the same. Both times LSG at the receiving end. twitter/zqXRdTm8W1

- R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 1, 2026

A coming of age innings for Sameer Rizvi.

- Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 1, 2026

SAMEER RIZVI, you absolute superstar! Unbeaten 70 to get DC their first win AND first away win of IPL 2026! What a chase! The future is NOW! #LSGvsDC #Cricket twitter/KMrqLicn0f

- Blue Jersey Bulletin (@BlueBulletin45) April 1, 2026

SAMEER RIZVI - REMEMBER THE NAME! From 26/4 to a stunning victory! When all hope was lost, Sameer Rizvi & Tristan Stubbs pulled off one of the greatest rescue acts in Delhi Capitals history. Chasing 142, they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Lucknow!... twitter/DTihbm3gDO

- Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 1, 2026

Always good to see young players taking responsibility Sameer Rizvi stepping up with a solid knock when his team needed it. Well played

- Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 1, 2026

Absolute legend! Sameer Rizvi carried Delhi on his back - 70* off 47 in a pressure chase is pure class, sixes, clutch finish... he's not just playing, he's announcing himself on the big stage Delhi just found a proper match-winner twitter/2W8VSeCRME

- Crickupdate (@maulikchauhan13) April 1, 2026

New day another youngster expectional performance Sameer Rizvi twitter/0U7bUh1mLH

- Horizon (@hype_edittz) April 1, 2026

Sameer Rizvi has been part of the Delhi Capitals squad since the IPL season after he was bought by the franchise for INR 95 lakh during the 2025 Mega Auction. Earlier, Rizvi played for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024.

In his IPL career, Sameer Rizvi has aggregated 242 runs, including two fifties, at an average of 34.57 and a strike rate of 143.19 in 14 matches.

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