Delhi Capitals Won by 6 Wickets Against LSG – IPL 2026 Match 5 Report
Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets with 17 balls to spare in a convincing chase at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. IPL 2026 Match 5 ended with DC cruising to 145 for 4 in just 17.1 overs, chasing LSG’s total of 141. The star of the chase was impact player Sameer Rizvi who smashed 70 off 47 balls and stitched a brilliant partnership with Tristan Stubbs to take DC home comfortably.
| Match Summary | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 5 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date | April 1, 2026 |
| LSG Score | 141 all out |
| DC Score | 145/4 in 17.1 overs |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Sameer Rizvi (70 off 47) |
How Delhi Capitals Chased Down 142
LSG posted 141 on the board which never looked like a winning total on this surface. DC’s chase started poorly though and they found themselves in serious trouble at 26 for 4 inside the powerplay. Four wickets down with barely anything on the board, most teams would have crumbled. But then came a partnership that completely turned the game around.
Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi walked in and showed absolutely no signs of pressure. He took on every bowler, used his feet well, and played shots all around the ground. Tristan Stubbs at the other end played the perfect supporting role, keeping the scoreboard ticking while Rizvi did the heavy lifting.
Their 113-run partnership for the 5th wicket is now the highest ever 5th wicket stand for Delhi Capitals in IPL history, breaking the previous record of 111 between KL Rahul and Stubbs. That is a massive statement for a young batter like Rizvi to have his name in the DC record books.
Check the updated IPL 2026 points table to see where DC and LSG stand after this result.
Scorecard Highlights
Delhi Capitals Batting:
- Sameer Rizvi: 70 off 47 (5 fours, 4 sixes) – Impact Player
- Tristan Stubbs: 39 off 32 (3 fours, 1 six)
- Partnership: 113 runs off 76 balls
- DC fell to 26/4 before the recovery
LSG Bowling:
- Anrich Nortje: 4 overs, 39 runs, 0 wickets
- Mohsin Khan: 4 overs, 19 runs, 1 wicket
LSG Batting: 141 all out
DC Bowling:
- T Natarajan: 4 overs, 29 runs, 3 wickets
- Lungi Ngidi: 3.4 overs, 27 runs, 3 wickets
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sameer Rizvi | 70 | 47 | 5 | 4 | 148.93 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 39 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 121.87 |
Key Moments That Decided the Match
DC winning the toss and choosing to field first was the first big call. LSG never got going with the bat and 141 on this surface was well below par. When DC’s top order collapsed to 26 for 4 it looked like LSG might steal it, but Rizvi had other ideas.
The turning point came in the 15th over when Rizvi pulled Mohsin Khan for a six to bring up the 100-run partnership. From that moment DC never looked back. Stubbs hit a flat-batted six off Nortje in the 16th over that effectively ended the contest. DC needed 3 from 18 balls heading into the 17th over.
Natarajan and Ngidi were the real heroes with the ball, sharing 6 wickets between them to bundle LSG out for a below-par total in the first place. Without that bowling performance the chase would have been much harder.
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Impact Player Rule Made the Difference
This match was a perfect example of how the impact player rule can completely change a game. DC brought Sameer Rizvi on as their impact substitute in the 2nd innings at 3.3 overs with T Natarajan going out. That move paid off in spectacular fashion.
Rizvi walked in at a critical moment with DC at 26 for 4 and completely changed the momentum. His ability to play big shots under pressure while also rotating the strike smartly showed a maturity well beyond his age. This is now becoming a pattern for DC, using their impact player slot with precision.
LSG used Shahbaz Ahmed as their impact sub in the first innings at 13.1 overs replacing Mitchell Marsh. That move did not have the same outcome.
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LSG vs DC Head-to-Head and What This Means
Delhi Capitals got their first win of IPL 2026 with this result and it came in convincing fashion despite the early batting collapse. The LSG vs DC head-to-head timeline shows how closely contested this rivalry has been over the years, which made tonight’s chase even more impressive.
LSG will be disappointed with their batting effort. 141 was never going to be enough at this venue and their bowlers despite some resistance could not defend it once Rizvi and Stubbs got going.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did Delhi Capitals win against LSG in IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets chasing 142. Impact player Sameer Rizvi scored 70 off 47 balls and partnered with Tristan Stubbs for a match-winning 113-run stand for the 5th wicket.
Who was the best performer in DC vs LSG IPL 2026?
Sameer Rizvi was the standout performer with 70 off 47 balls as an impact substitute. T Natarajan and Lungi Ngidi took 3 wickets each with the ball to restrict LSG to 141.
What is DC’s highest 5th wicket partnership in IPL?
The Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs partnership of 113 runs is now DC’s highest ever 5th wicket stand in IPL history, breaking the previous record of 111.
What was LSG’s score vs DC in IPL 2026 Match 5?
Lucknow Super Giants scored 141 all out batting first. Delhi Capitals chased it down in 17.1 overs finishing at 145 for 4.
Who took the most wickets for DC against LSG?
T Natarajan and Lungi Ngidi both took 3 wickets each for Delhi Capitals in the LSG innings, sharing the bowling honors equally.
What was the toss result in LSG vs DC IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first. It proved to be the right call as LSG were restricted to 141 and DC chased it comfortably.
