How Sameer Rizvi embraced Axar Patel’s ‘challenge’ and seized his moment
From a quiet heads-up before the season to taking on the challenge head-on, Sameer Rizvi has shown early signs that he could seize his moment in his third IPL year.
NEW DELHI: “Tayyar rahio, ek challenge aane wala hai” That was Axar Patel’s message to Sameer Rizvi ahead of IPL 2026. What Rizvi did not know then was how quickly that challenge would arrive—or how decisively he would stamp his authority on it. When it did, the 22-year-old delivered a statement.
Chasing 142 against Lucknow Super Giants, Rizvi walked in at No. 4 and produced a composed, unbeaten 70 off 47 balls, guiding Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win. He walked into a ring of fire, with his UP teammate Mohsin Khan and the rest of the LSG pace battery making life difficult for the batters.
But Rizvi weathered the early storm before settling into his comfort zone and accelerating with control. ‘No. 4 is his favourite position’ Rizvi’s comfort at the position comes as no surprise.
He entered IPL 2026 on the back of consistent domestic form—491 runs in the UP T20 League, where he primarily batted at No. 4. “I am comfortable batting at No 4.
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