DC vs MI IPL 2026: In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets, thanks to Sameer Rizvi’s powerful batting. This marked Delhi’s second consecutive win of the season, with Rizvi once again proving to be the team’s savior. After scoring a brilliant half-century against Lucknow, Rizvi tore apart Mumbai’s formidable bowling attack to rescue Delhi from the brink of defeat and secure a historic victory.
Batting first after losing the toss, the Mumbai Indians set a challenging target of 162 runs, which Delhi achieved with just 6 wickets lost, thanks to Rizvi’s blistering 90, further strengthening their position atop the points table.
Rizvi and Nissanka’s unmatched attack
Delhi Capitals had a disastrous start in their chase, losing their two most important wickets for a mere 7 runs. KL Rahul was dismissed by Deepak Chahar for just 1 run in the very first over, while Nitish Rana was unfortunately run out without even opening his account. From there, the match seemed to be completely tilted in Mumbai’s favor, but then Sameer Rizvi, coming in to bat at number four, showed his steely resolve as soon as he stepped on the field.
Rizvi targeted every Mumbai bowler in his innings, scoring a blazing 90 runs in just 51 balls, including 7 towering sixes and 7 powerful fours. Rizvi was ably supported by Pathum Nissanka, who played a crucial 44 runs in 30 balls to rescue Delhi from trouble and pave the way for victory.
Surya and Rohit’s Struggling Performance
Earlier, after losing the toss and opting to bat, the Mumbai Indians had a disappointing start, losing their first wicket at 18 runs in the form of Ryan Rickelton. Soon after, Tilak Verma was dismissed for a duck, and Delhi’s fast bowler Mukesh Kumar delivered two devastating blows in the same over, shattering Mumbai’s backbone. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and the experienced Rohit Sharma made a valiant effort to stabilize the innings, sharing a crucial 53-run partnership.
Rohit Sharma played a quickfire 35 off 26 balls but couldn’t convert it into a big score. Surya continued his impressive form, scoring 51 off 36 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Naman Dheer’s 28 helped Mumbai reach 162 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs, a total that ultimately proved insufficient for Delhi’s determined effort.
Mukesh Kumar’s Lethal Bowling
The foundation for Delhi Capitals’ resounding victory was laid by their bowlers, who didn’t allow Mumbai’s aggressive batsmen to open their innings. Delhi bowlers bowled with precision and accurate line and length, which prevented Mumbai from scoring a huge total.
Mukesh Kumar proved to be Delhi’s most successful and powerful bowler, taking 2 crucial wickets for just 26 runs in his 3-over spell. Apart from him, Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan also maintained the pressure on Mumbai by taking one wicket each, while captain Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam bowled economically and kept Mumbai’s run rate under control.
