IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi's masterclass floors Mumbai Indians; Delhi Capitals make it two in a row
Sameer Rizvi’s explosive 90 powered Delhi Capitals to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, sealing their second straight victory. Despite early struggles, 22-year-old Rizvi. who came out to bat as Impact Sub dominated the chase, overshadowing Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty and guiding Delhi home comfortably.
NEW DELHI: At the halfway mark, Rohit Sharma said the pitch was difficult to bat on and backed Mumbai Indians' bowlers to defend 162 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. His words almost proved to be prophetic. Chasing 163, Delhi Capitals needed 90 runs in the last ten overs with well-set Pathum Nissanka back in the hut.
But Sameer Rizvi, Delhi’s hero in their last match against Lucknow Super Giants, took them home again with another sublime knock. Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets to register their second consecutive win in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Rizvi struggled initially and was 11 off 17 balls at one stage.
The 22-year-old broke free with a six off Corbin Bosch in the ninth over. However, the match remained in the balance as Mitchell Santner dismissed Pathum Nissanka. The Sri Lanka opener, who scored a fluent 44 off 30 balls, top-edged one, with Mayank Markande taking a good catch at short fine leg.
Rizvi then shifted gears in the next over, taking 20 runs off Corbin Bosch. He handled every variation with ease, dispatching slower balls, short deliveries and fuller ones alike, even managing a maximum off a mistimed shot. He smashed back-to-back sixes off Mayank Markande to complete his second consecutive fifty this season and his third in a row for the franchise, reaching the milestone in 32 balls.