From 26/4 to 145/4: Sameer Rizvi reveals what Tristan Stubbs told him during six-wicket victory
Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 guided Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Walking in at 26 for 4, Rizvi, alongside Tristan Stubbs, forged a match-winning 119-run partnership, showcasing remarkable maturity under pressure. The duo's stellar performance secured the chase comfortably.
Sameer Rizvi announced himself in style, producing a composed and match-winning unbeaten 70 to guide Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 5 of IPL 2026. Walking in under pressure with Delhi reeling at 26 for 4 in a modest chase of 142, Rizvi showcased maturity beyond his years. Alongside Tristan Stubbs, he stitched together an unbeaten 119-run partnership that completely turned the game on its head and sealed the chase in just 17.
1 overs. Calm under pressure: Rizvi’s maturity shines through Rizvi revealed after the match that clarity in role and backing from the team management played a key part in his performance. “The coaches backed me to bat at number four this season.
I just tried to play according to the situation,” he said. Initially looking to play positively, Rizvi had to quickly reassess after Delhi lost wickets in a cluster. ''But as soon as in the next over, two wickets fell, the situation changed completely.
So I tried to talk to Stubbs. He said, let's take a little time. There are a lot of overs left and the run rate is also down.