IPL 2026 : Delhi Capitals registered a comfortable 6-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the 8th match of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Chasing a target of 162, Delhi reached the total in the 19th over with relative ease.
Sameer Rizvi’s Match-Winning Knock
Young batter Sameer Rizvi was the star of the game, scoring a brilliant 90 runs off 51 balls, including 7 sixes and 7 fours. Though he narrowly missed out on his first IPL century, his aggressive innings was crucial in guiding Delhi Capitals to victory.
Rizvi was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional performance.
Key Partnership with David Miller
Rizvi formed a decisive partnership with David Miller for the fourth wicket. Together, they added 78 runs in just 39 balls, taking control of the chase. Rizvi scored 65 of those runs in 28 balls, while Miller contributed 11 runs from 11 deliveries.
Orange Cap Holder in Top Form
This season, Sameer Rizvi is the leading run-scorer of IPL 2026 and currently holds the Orange Cap. His consistent performances have been a major boost for Delhi Capitals.
Record-Breaking Achievement
Rizvi has now become the 8th player in IPL history to win three consecutive Player of the Match awards, cementing his status as one of the league’s rising stars.
From Limited Opportunities to Key Player
Delhi Capitals had bought Rizvi for just ₹95 lakh during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Last season, he played only five matches. This year, he has become a regular in the playing XI, with Ashutosh Sharma being left out to give Rizvi a consistent role.
Sameer Rizvi’s form is proving to be a game – changer for Delhi Capitals, and if he maintains this momentum, he could emerge as one of the standout performers of IPL 2026.