Delhi Defeats Lucknow by 6 Wickets  ( 6 Wickets ) 

IPL: In IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants faced defeat in their opening match. Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow by 6 wickets.    ( 6 Wickets )   Batting first, the Lucknow Super Giants team failed to complete their full quota of 20 overs and were bundled out for 141 runs in 18.4 overs. For Lucknow, Abdul Samad was the top scorer with 36 runs. Meanwhile, opener Mitchell Marsh contributed 35 runs. For Delhi, T. Natarajan and Lungi Ngidi claimed 3 wickets each. Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets, while Captain Axar Patel secured 1 wicket. In response to Lucknow’s total, Delhi comfortably chased down the target of 142 runs for the loss of 4 wickets on the very first ball of the 18th over.

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel (Captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper/Captain), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhary, Mohsin Khan, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Prince Yadav.

Delhi Tastes Victory in Their Very First Match
Delhi Capitals have kicked off their campaign with a victory. Delhi defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets on their home ground. Sameer Rizvi emerged as the hero of Delhi’s victory. Rizvi smashed an unbeaten half-century, playing an innings of 70 runs off 47 balls. In this innings, his bat yielded 5 fours and 4 sixes.

**100-Run Partnership Between Rizvi and Stubbs**
Samir Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs have combined to bring Delhi close to victory. During this period, the duo has forged a 100-run partnership for the 5th wicket. Rizvi is currently batting on 63, while Stubbs is on 32.
**Samir Rizvi Completes His Fifty**
In the match against the Lucknow Super Giants, the Delhi Capitals were set a target of 142 runs. While chasing this total, a magnificent half-century innings was witnessed from the bat of Samir Rizvi, which he completed in just 38 balls. At the conclusion of 14 overs, the Delhi Capitals had scored 106 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. They now require 36 runs off 36 balls to secure victory.
**Delhi Capitals Score 87 Runs in 12 Overs**
Chasing a target of 142 runs in their IPL 2026 clash against the Lucknow Super Giants, the Delhi Capitals have posted a score of 87 runs for the loss of 4 wickets after 12 overs of play. Samir Rizvi is batting on 34, while Tristan Stubbs is on 22. The Delhi Capitals now need to score another 55 runs off 48 balls to win.
**50-Run Partnership Between Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs**
After 10 overs, the Delhi Capitals have put 77 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of 4 wickets. A half-century partnership has been established between Samir Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs. Delhi now requires 65 runs in the remaining 10 overs to clinch the win.
**Delhi Suffers Third Blow**
Delhi’s top order has crumbled. Pathum Nissanka has been dismissed cheaply and has returned to the pavilion. Delhi has lost 3 wickets with the score standing at just 25 runs. Nishanka fell victim to Prince Yadav.
KL Rahul dismissed for a duck.
Mohammed Shami sent opening batsman KL Rahul back to the pavilion on the very first ball of the innings. KL failed to even open his account.

Delhi set a target of 142 runs.
The Lucknow team has been bowled out for 141 runs. Lungi Ngidi wrapped up Lucknow’s innings by claiming two wickets in the 19th over. Lungi finished with a tally of three wickets, while T. Natarajan also bagged three wickets.