Sameer Rizvi’s Masterclass Seals Dramatic 6-Wicket Win for Delhi Against Lucknow

In a thrilling encounter at the Ekana Stadium, Sameer Rizvi proved why he is one of the most exciting young talents in the IPL. Coming in as an Impact Substitute, Rizvi played a calculated yet aggressive knock of 70 off 47 balls* to anchor Delhi Capitals to a 6-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants.

A SIX TO SEAL IT! 🙌

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​The Collapse and the Rescue ​Chasing a modest target of 142, Delhi’s top order crumbled under the lights. The new ball moved dangerously, and within the first five overs, Delhi was reeling at 26/4. Veterans and stars alike—including KL Rahul and captain Axar Patel—fell cheaply to the swing and pace of Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav. ​However, the game turned when Rizvi joined Tristan Stubbs (39*). The duo stitched together a massive 119-run unbeaten partnership. Rizvi, initially cautious, eventually broke free, smashing 5 fours and 4 sixes to chase down the target with 17 balls to spare. ​Lucknow’s Batting Woes ​Earlier in the evening, Delhi skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl, citing the fresh red-soil pitch. The decision paid dividends immediately. Delhi's pace duo of Lungi Ngidi (3/27) and T. Natarajan (3/29) exploited the conditions perfectly, dismantling the Lucknow lineup. ​Despite a brief resistance from Abdul Samad (36) and Mitchell Marsh (35), Lucknow collapsed to 141 all out in 18.4 overs. The lack of a substantial total ultimately cost the home side, despite their early heroics with the ball.