IPL 2026 LSG vs DC Match Result

On April 1, 2026, the Delhi Capitals stunned the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium. LSG was all out for 141 and DC seemed to be in trouble at 26/4. However, Sameer Rizvi delivered an outstanding performance scoring an unbeaten 70 alongside Tristan Stubbs with the two of them putting together 119 runs. This partnership changed the course of the match leading DC to victory by six wickets in just 17.1 overs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the LSG vs DC match result.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Innings: Collapse to 141 all out

Lucknow Super Giants struggled to find their rhythm after being put in to bat first. Captain Rishabh Pant opened the innings alongside Mitchell Marsh but he got run out early on. After that, the bowlers from Delhi took control of the game. Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan led the bowling attack with Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel also making crucial breakthroughs. Nicholas Pooran fell victim to Ngidi’s smart slower ball and both Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni were dismissed cheaply. Marsh was the top scorer with 35 runs while Abdul Samad contributed 36 runs but wickets continued to fall. LSG crumbled from a position of 71/5 to being all out for 141 in just 18.4 overs, losing their last five wickets for a mere 36 runs.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Innings: Rizvi & Stubbs rescue DC

Delhi Capitals seemed to be in big trouble at 30/4 after just five overs. Mohammed Shami got the first wicket by bowling out KL Rahul for a golden duck and then Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav quickly followed up with more wickets. However, Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs came together to save the day for DC. Rizvi started off a bit slow but then really took off against the spinners. Together, Rizvi and Stubbs formed an unbroken partnership of 119 runs. Rizvi ended up scoring 70* off 47 balls while Stubbs contributed with 39* off 32. Rizvi clinched the victory with a six in the 18th over. DC successfully chased down 142 runs with 17 balls remaining.

LSG vs DC Match Result: Key Moments

• LSG skipper Rishabh Pant run out for 7 after Marsh’s straight drive deflected onto the stumps.
• Lungi Ngidi’s slower off‑cutter cleaned up Nicholas Pooran.
• Axar Patel took out Aiden Markram with a fast, low delivery.
• Prince Yadav dismissed Pathum Nissanka and Axar Patel in the same over leaving DC at 26/4.
• Rizvi’s entry as DC’s Impact Player paid off as he scored an unbeaten 70.
• Stubbs hammered an 81‑metre flat‑bat six.

Points Table Impact

Delhi Capitals moved up to third place with a strong net run rate (+1.397) while Lucknow Super Giants slipped to eighth at (–1.397) after the opening round.
Here’s how the points table looks after LSG’s win over DC – Updated Points Table.

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