Sameer Rizvi Shines as Delhi Capitals Outclass Mumbai in IPL Thriller

Sameer Rizvi's blazing innings led Delhi Capitals to outclass Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the 2026 IPL season on Saturday. The 22-year-old, scoring 90 runs off 51 balls, dismantled the MI bowling attack, effectively ensuring a successful chase of the 163-run target.

Following a top-order collapse, Rizvi formed a crucial 66-run partnership with Pathum Nissanka and later added 78 runs with David Miller. Despite missing a debut IPL century, Rizvi earned a standing ovation for his performance. Meanwhile, Delhi's bowlers restricted MI to a modest 162/6, with Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar leading the attack.

Mukesh struck early, dismissing key MI batsmen, while captain Axar Patel contained the run rate with an economical spell. Despite Suryakumar Yadav's patient half-century, Mumbai Indians struggled to build momentum, falling short of a competitive total against a disciplined Delhi bowling unit.