IPL 2026 : Delhi Capitals continued their strong run in IPL 2026 with a convincing 6-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing a target of 163 runs, Delhi wrapped up the match in the 19th over, securing their second consecutive victory of the season.
Early Setbacks for Delhi
The chase didn’t begin well for Delhi Capitals. Opener KL Rahul was dismissed for just 1 run, while Nitish Rana failed to open his account. With two quick wickets, Mumbai Indians looked to be in control early on.
Sameer Rizvi Turns the Game Around
However, Sameer Rizvi had other plans. Batting with confidence and aggression, he reached his half-century in just 31 balls. After that milestone, he shifted gears and dominated the bowlers with attacking strokes all around the ground.
Rizvi played a stunning knock of 90 runs off 51 balls, smashing 7 fours and 7 sixes. In just two matches this season, he has already accumulated 160 runs, making him one of the standout performers.
Crucial Partnerships Seal the Win
Rizvi built key partnerships during the chase. He added 66 runs with Pathum Nissanka and later stitched a 78-run stand with David Miller, ensuring Delhi stayed on track despite the early setbacks.
Mumbai Indians Miss Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians were without their regular captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the game due to illness. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav led the side and contributed with a fighting half-century of 51 runs. Rohit Sharma also chipped in with 35 runs, helping Mumbai post a total of 162.
Axar Patel Leads Delhi’s Strong Start
Under the leadership of Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals have begun their IPL 2026 campaign in impressive fashion. After defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their opening match, they have now followed it up with another 6-wicket win, building strong momentum early in the tournament.