DC secure a six-wicket victory over MI
Sameer Rizvi surged to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard on Saturday, smashing a brutal 90 runs to guide Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. This clinical chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium handed the five-time champions their first defeat of the 2026 season. Rizvi’s 51-ball masterclass featured seven towering sixes, equaling a franchise record for the most maximums against Mumbai in a single innings.
DC Overcomes Early Scare
Chasing 163, the Axar Patel-led side faced immediate pressure when Deepak Chahar removed KL Rahul in the opening over. Shortly after, Jasprit Bumrah displayed elite reflexes to run out Nitish Rana with a direct hit. However, Pathum Nissanka steadied the ship with a fluent 44 before Rizvi took total control. The 22-year-old’s 90-run haul is now the second-highest score by an "Impact Player" in tournament history, trailing only Jos Buttler’s 2024 century.
Mumbai’s Batting Struggles
Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav captained Mumbai in the absence of an unwell Hardik Pandya. Despite a half-century from the stand-in skipper and a brisk start by Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai middle order faltered against Mukesh Kumar’s disciplined spell. Mukesh claimed two wickets, effectively choking the run rate during the middle overs. Mumbai eventually clawed their way to 162/8, a total that proved insufficient against Rizvi's onslaught.
Historic Significance for Delhi
Winning at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has historically been a challenge for the Capitals, who had only managed one home win since 2025 prior to this encounter. This result marks a significant shift in momentum for the franchise as they look to build consistency in the early stages of the league. David Miller sealed the result with a boundary in the 19th over, confirming Rizvi’s second Player of the Match award in consecutive games.
