IPL 2026 Match 5 Drama: DC Crushes LSG by 6 Wickets After a Historic Rescue Act!
By Crick tv
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 02:26 PM
Welcome back to the IPL 2026 madness! If you skipped the 5th match of the season between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Stadium, you missed an absolute rollercoaster.
We had first-ball ducks, top-order collapses, sensational bowling spells, and an "Impact Player" who literally stole the show. DC walked away with a dominant 6-wicket victory, but the scorecard doesn't even begin to tell the real story of how wild this match actually was.
Let’s break down the most dhamakedar moments from this clash!
The Shocker: Shami’s First-Ball Magic
When DC won the toss and elected to bowl, nobody expected the fireworks to start on ball one. Making his debut in LSG colors, Mohammed Shami took exactly one delivery to prove his worth. He bowled LSG skipper KL Rahul for a golden duck with an absolute peach of an outswinger. The stadium went dead silent, and LSG was instantly on the back foot at 0/1.
Despite a brief counter-attack from Mitchell Marsh (35 off 28) and a fighting knock by Abdul Samad (36 off 25), the slow Lucknow pitch proved too tricky. The DC pacers hunted in packs. Lungi Ngidi (3/27) delivered a pace-off masterclass, while T Natarajan (3/29) cleaned up the tail, restricting the Super Giants to a below-par 141 all out in 18.4 overs.
DC's Run Chase: A Nightmare Start
Chasing 142 should have been a walk in the park, right? Wrong.
LSG’s pace trio came out breathing fire. Within the blink of an eye, the Delhi Capitals’ top order was absolutely decimated, reduced to a shocking 26/4 inside the powerplay. With the top batters back in the dugout, LSG fans were already celebrating what looked like a guaranteed defense.
The Rescue: Rizvi and Stubbs Steal the Show
Enter Sameer Rizvi. Brought in as an Impact Substitute, the 22-year-old walked into a pressure-cooker situation and played the innings of his life.
Partnering with Tristan Stubbs (who played the perfect anchor with an unbeaten 39 off 32 balls), Rizvi flipped the momentum completely. He didn't just survive; he dominated. Smashing 5 fours and 4 massive sixes, Rizvi hammered an unbeaten 70 off 47 deliveries.
The duo stitched together a record 119-run unbroken partnership for the 5th wicket. Rizvi finished things off in pure cinematic style—launching Abdul Samad for a maximum to seal the chase with 17 balls to spare.
Final Verdict
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LSG: 141/10 (18.4 Overs)
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DC: 145/4 (17.1 Overs)
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Player of the Match: Sameer Rizvi (For his absolute blockbuster 70*)
What’s Next?
For Delhi Capitals, this is the perfect start to their IPL 2026 campaign—proving they have the middle-order depth to survive early collapses. For Lucknow Super Giants, it's back to the drawing board. They’ll need to figure out their batting stability on that slow home turf if they want to bounce back.
What was your favorite moment of the match? Let’s keep the debate going in the comments below!