Published: 1 April 2026ESPN Cricinfo / India.comSports
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Beat Lucknow Super Giants; Sameer Rizvi Stars with 70* Off 47 Balls
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season got underway with Delhi Capitals registering an impressive victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1, 2026. The match was played in Lucknow.
Match Summary: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants
- LSG set a target of 142 runs for Delhi Capitals in 20 overs.
- Delhi Capitals faced an early collapse at 26/4 inside the first five overs, losing their top-order cheaply.
- However, Impact Substitute Sameer Rizvi turned the tide with a brilliant unbeaten 70 off 47 balls, including powerful stroke play.
- Tristan Stubbs supported with an equally vital **39* off 32 balls**.
- The two stitched together an unbroken 119-run fifth-wicket partnership, guiding DC to the target in just 17.1 overs, winning by 6 wickets.
Star Performers
- Sameer Rizvi (DC): Impact Substitute; scored 70* off 47 balls, entering when DC were reeling at 26/4. His innings changed the complexion of the match entirely.
- Tristan Stubbs (DC): 39* off 32 balls; formed a 119-run unbroken partnership with Rizvi.
- The partnership was the defining moment of the match, recovering DC from near-certain defeat.
IPL 2026 Other News
- Akash Deep (KKR fast bowler) has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
- KKR vs SRH match scheduled at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 2 at 7:30 PM.
About IPL 2026
The Indian Premier League 2026 is the 19th edition of the world's most watched T20 cricket league, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ten franchises compete across the country in the double round-robin league format followed by playoffs.
Significance
IPL 2026 is significant as India also hosts the T20 World Cup 2026, making this season an important opportunity for players to stake their claim for national selection.
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Frequently asked questions
Who scored 70 not out for Delhi Capitals vs LSG in IPL 2026?
**Sameer Rizvi** scored a brilliant **70 not out off 47 balls** for Delhi Capitals as an **Impact Substitute** against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. He came in when DC were struggling at 26/4 and guided them to a **6-wicket win** in 17.1 overs.
How many runs did Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs score together in IPL 2026 DC vs LSG?
**Sameer Rizvi (70*) and Tristan Stubbs (39*)** put together an **unbroken 119-run partnership** for the 5th wicket against LSG. Stubbs scored 39* off 32 balls. Their stand rescued DC from 26/4 and won the match.
What is the result of IPL 2026 Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants match?
**Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets** in IPL 2026 (April 1, 2026). Chasing 142, DC collapsed to 26/4 but recovered through a **119-run unbroken partnership** between **Sameer Rizvi (70*) and Tristan Stubbs (39*)**, winning in 17.1 overs.
Which IPL 2026 player was ruled out due to injury?
**Akash Deep**, KKR's fast bowler, was **ruled out of IPL 2026** due to injury. He was undergoing rehabilitation at the **BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE)** in Bengaluru. The 29-year-old pacer from Bengal will miss the entire season.
What edition is IPL 2026 and who organises it?
**IPL 2026 is the 19th edition** of the Indian Premier League, organised by the **Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)**. It features 10 franchises in a double round-robin league format followed by playoffs.
