LSG vs DC Highlights, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals register a convincing six wicket win after a disappointing start

Rishabh Pant said, “The best way to recover is to ignore it. You can't control something like that, but thinking about it puts you under pressure.” He added, “We didn't secure a partnership, so we had to use the option as an impact sub because we were a few runs short.” Pant also noted, “The way the boys bowled, that's a positive. Extras hurt, but when you're trying to defend a small score, you tend to put in the extra effort.”

Delhi Capitals register a convincing six wicket win after a disappointing start as Stubbs and Rizvi completed the job brillintly.

A brilliant 100 run partnership between Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi has taken Delhi Capitals to the brink of victory. The chase is firmly under control now with less than 6 runs required per over and the required rate comfortably in check. With wickets in hand and momentum on their side, DC are just a few hits away from sealing the win, while LSG will need something special to break this stand.

DC: 126/4 (16 overs)

Tristan Stubbs: 32 (28)
Sameer Rizvi: 63 (44)

Delhi Capitals need 16 runs in 24 balls

SIX! It is clearly within reach now as Delhi Capitals continue to control the chase comfortably with the required rate under control and wickets in hand. Sameer Rizvi backs away and launches a clean strike over wide long on with a full swing.

DC: 102/4 (13.4 overs)

Sameer Rizvi: 47 (36)
Tristan Stubbs: 24 (22)

Delhi Capitals need 40 runs in 38 balls

FOUR! Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs continue the momentum with consecutive boundaries as DC shift gears after a quiet phase. The required rate is well under control around 6.5 with six wickets still in hand and Delhi Capitals now firmly in the driving seat. However, LSG will look to strike quickly with a wicket or two to bring themselves back into the contest.

DC: 77/4 (10 overs)

Tristan Stubbs: 19 (15)
Sameer Rizvi: 28 (21)

Delhi Capitals need 65 runs in 60 balls

SIX! Anrich Nortje bowls short and wide outside off and Sameer Rizvi takes advantage of the pace. He gets into position early and upper cuts it cleanly over third man as the ball sails comfortably over the fence. A much-needed boundary to release the pressure for DC.

DC: 53/4 (8 overs)

Tristan Stubbs: 12 (10)
Sameer Rizvi: 11 (14)

Delhi Capitals need 89 runs to win

Prince Yadav is on fire with back to back wickets. First he removed Pathum Nissanka who went for an aggressive swipe and ended up slicing a thick top edge that was safely taken by Rishabh Pant behind the stumps.

On the very next wicket, he struck Axar Patel with a fuller delivery that jagged back in, beat the inside edge and crashed into the stumps. DC are under serious pressure as LSG dominate with the ball.

DC: 26/4 (4.3 overs)

Delhi Capitals need 116 runs to win

OUT!! Mohsin Khan strikes as Nitish Rana goes chasing a back of a length delivery that rises and moves away. Rana pokes at it without much control and ends up edging the ball to slip where Abdul Samad completes the catch after a small fumble. A soft dismissal at an important moment for DC.

DC: 21/2 (3.3 overs)

Delhi Capitals need 121 runs to win

FOUR! Nitish Rana breaks the shackles with a clean boundary as Mohammed Shami bowls short and wide outside off. Rana rocks back quickly, uses the width and cuts it firmly over cover point. The shot races away to the fence with perfect timing.

DC: 10/1 (1.1 overs)

Nitish Rana: 8 (4)
Pathum Nissanka: 2 (2)

Delhi Capitals need 131 runs to win

Perfect start for Lucknow Super Giants as KL Rahul departs for a golden duck. He looked to drive a full away swinging delivery from Mohammed Shami but only managed a thick edge that carried nicely to Mohsin Khan at third man who took a simple catch.

Delhi Capitals: 0/1 (0.1)
Delhi Capitals need 142 runs to win

KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka are out in the middle to begin the chase for Delhi Capitals.

Mohammed Shami will take the new ball.

Top run scorers for Lucknow Super Giants: Abdul Samad (36), Mitchell Marsh (35)
Top bowlers for Delhi Capitals: T Natarajan (3/29), Lungi Ngidi (3/27)

Back to back strikes from Lungi Ngidi leave Lucknow Super Giants all out for 141, a total that is well below par on this surface. At one stage, LSG looked set to push towards 160 or more, but a cluster of dismissals including Anrich Nortje and Mohsin Khan triggered a collapse and halted their momentum.

Problems deepen further for Lucknow Super Giants as Mohammed Shami departs. He tries to go after a low full toss from Natarajan but only manages to slice it high towards point. Kuldeep Yadav tracks back and completes an easy catch to leave LSG eight down.

LSG: 140/8 (18.0)

LSG did not want this at this moment as well as Abdul Samad departs. He was looking set and was the batter LSG needed to stay till the end and push the total.

Natarajan bowled a full delivery and Samad charged down the wicket looking to go big. He got too close to the ball and failed to get the elevation on the lofted drive. The ball came off the bat flat and straight to long off where David Miller completed a simple catch.

With this wicket, LSG lose a key set batter at a crucial stage and it now seems difficult for them to reach the 170 mark as the innings nears its end.