Sameer Rizvi’s Explosive 90 Powers Delhi Capitals Past Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi guided his team to a six-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, chasing down a target of 163 with a match-winning 90 off 51 balls. The performance secured Delhi’s second win over Mumbai in their last seven Indian Premier League encounters and propelled Rizvi to the top of the IPL 2026 run-scoring charts.
Overcoming Fast Bowling Weaknesses
Named Player of the Match, Rizvi attributed his turnaround to extensive off-season technical work, specifically targeting his vulnerabilities against pace. The right-hander registered seven fours and seven sixes during his innings, demonstrating significant improvement from his initial IPL campaigns.
“I identified my weaknesses, especially against fast bowlers, and worked on them throughout the year,” Rizvi stated during the post-match presentation. “At the start, our situation required patience, so I took my time. Once I got settled, I played my shots and focused on watching the ball till the very end.”
Historic Milestone for Delhi Capitals
Rizvi’s 90-run knock establishes several new benchmarks in IPL history. After managing just 114 runs at an average of 16.3 in his first eight IPL innings—which began with a memorable first-ball six off Rashid Khan in 2024 for the Chennai Super Kings—Rizvi has completely overhauled his production.
- Second-highest score by an Impact Player: Trails only Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 107 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.
- Third-highest DC individual score against MI: Places behind Virender Sehwag (95* in 2013) and Jason Roy (91* in 2018).
- Joint-most sixes by a DC batter against MI: His seven sixes equal the franchise records set by Rishabh Pant (2019) and Tristan Stubbs (2024).
Highest Scores by Impact Players in IPL
| Player | Team vs Opponent | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | RR vs KKR | 107* | 2024 |
| Sameer Rizvi | DC vs MI | 90 | 2026 |
IPL 2026 Orange Cap Race
With 160 runs in just two innings this season, Rizvi currently holds the Orange Cap. His recent form includes three consecutive half-centuries, accumulating 218 runs across his last three appearances. The victory also stabilizes Delhi’s home record, marking only their second win in six matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium since 2025, according to ESPNcricinfo match data. The Board of Control for Cricket in India will oversee the next phase of the tournament as teams vie for early playoff positioning.