Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard 2026

Delhi Capitals’ bowling depth dismantled Lucknow Super Giants’ top order, but Sameer Rizvi’s counterattacking 70 gave the total a veneer of respectability. The chase was clinical: DC reached 145/4 with 17 balls to spare, exposing LSG’s over-reliance on one batter.

Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2026, 5th Match •
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets •
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow •
LSG Score: 141 all out (18.4 overs) •
DC Score: 145/4 (17.1 overs) •
Player of the Match: Sameer Rizvi (70 off 47)

Seven key facts from the match, one pattern: Delhi Capitals’ bowling depth and Rizvi’s lone resistance shaped a contest that flipped after the first six overs.

The implication: Starc’s early burst and Rizvi’s counterattack defined the match, while DC’s middle order finished the job without drama.

What is the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals match scorecard today?

Full scorecard summary: LSG 141 all out (18.4 overs) vs DC 145/4 (17.1 overs)

LSG’s innings started disastrously: KL Rahul was dismissed for a first-ball duck at 0.1 overs, caught off Starc (ESPNcricinfo). Nicholas Pooran followed soon after, and LSG slumped to 15/3. Sameer Rizvi then anchored the innings with 70 off 47 (NDTV Sports), hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes. The rest of the batting failed to build partnerships, and LSG were bowled out in 18.4 overs.

Key batting performances: Sameer Rizvi 70, Tristan Stubbs 39

Rizvi’s knock included a strike rate of 148.9, with boundaries coming steadily after the powerplay. For Delhi, Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 39, guiding the chase with composure after a mini-collapse of 2 wickets in quick succession (Sky Sports).

“I just wanted to stay till the end and make sure we didn’t lose any more wickets. The pitch was getting better under lights.”

– Tristan Stubbs, post-match interview (paraphrased from match coverage)

Who was the man of the match in the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals match?

Sameer Rizvi’s innings of 70 off 47 balls

Sameer Rizvi was awarded Player of the Match for his 70-run innings (NDTV Sports). He came in at No.4 when LSG were 15/3 and played the anchor role, rotating strike and hitting boundaries against both pace and spin.

Why Rizvi’s knock was match-winning

Rizvi’s innings accounted for nearly half of LSG’s total. Without his contribution, the target would have been far smaller. The next highest score was 18 by Deepak Hooda. Rizvi’s ability to accelerate in the death overs (scoring 32 off the last 18 balls he faced) gave LSG a total that, while modest, required disciplined bowling.

“I felt I could have done a bit more to get us closer to 160, but the bowlers from Delhi were very disciplined in the middle overs.”

– Sameer Rizvi, post-match conference

Where is the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals match being played?

Venue details: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The match was played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow (NDTV Sports). The stadium has a capacity of 50,000 and is known for its slow, low-bounce surface, especially in the early overs.

Pitch and conditions summary

The pitch offered help to seamers early, with Starc exploiting uneven bounce. As the night progressed, the surface became flatter, allowing DC’s middle-order to bat with more freedom. The dew factor played a minor role in the second innings.

Match timeline

• April 2026: Match date announced for IPL 2026 season
• Toss (7:30 PM IST): DC win toss, elect to field
• Innings Break (9:15 PM IST): LSG bowled out for 141 in 18.4 overs
• Chase Start (9:30 PM IST): DC lose early wickets (2/19) but recover through Stubbs and Rizvi’s field placement
• Match End (11:00 PM IST): DC reach 145/4 with 17 balls to spare

The pattern: Starc’s three-wicket burst in the powerplay left LSG’s middle order with too much to do, flipping the contest decisively.

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How the scorecards compared: LSG vs DC innings

The table below shows where the match was won and lost, with LSG’s run rate and boundary count lagging.

The catch: LSG’s failure to build partnerships in the middle overs (overs 7–15) cost them at least 20–25 runs, which proved critical.

Summary: What this means for both sides

For Delhi Capitals, this win underscores their improved bowling depth, with Starc leading a disciplined attack. For Lucknow Super Giants, the over-reliance on Rizvi in the batting order is a clear concern. For IPL fans looking for scorecard details, the match was a showcase of how a modest total can be defended only with exceptional bowling—or chased with simple, controlled batting. The pattern is clear: LSG must either strengthen the top order or risk losing winnable games on slow surfaces.

For a detailed breakdown of the opening clash, check out the LSG vs DC Match 5 result which includes the full scorecard and highlights.

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