Sameer Rizvi’s Blazing 90 Powers Delhi Capitals to 6-Wicket Win Over Mumbai Indians
IPL 2026, Match 08: DC VS MI, Delhi Capitals Beat Mumbai Indians by 6 Wickets: A sensational innings from Sameer Rizvi powered Delhi Capitals to a dominant six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an IPL clash on Saturday. Chasing a target of 163, Delhi comfortably reached 164/4 in 18.1 overs, securing their second consecutive win, while Mumbai suffered their first defeat of the season.
Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted 162/6 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 51 off 36 balls, and Rohit Sharma, who contributed 35 off 26 balls. The duo added 53 runs for the third wicket after early dismissals of Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma. Late contributions from Naman Dhir (28) and Mitchell Santner (18) helped Mumbai reach a competitive total.
In reply, Delhi had a shaky start, losing KL Rahul and Nitish Rana early. However, Pathum Nissanka (44 off 30) and Rizvi steadied the innings with a 66-run partnership. After Nissanka’s dismissal, Rizvi took control of the chase.
He then stitched a match-winning 78-run stand with David Miller, accelerating the scoring with aggressive stroke play. Rizvi smashed 90 runs off 51 balls, including 7 fours and 7 sixes, registering his second consecutive half-century. Miller (21) and Tristan Stubbs (3) finished the game unbeaten, sealing a comfortable win for Delhi.
Rizvi’s explosive knock proved to be the defining moment of the match, as Delhi Capitals chased down the target with ease and continued their strong run in the tournament.
