DC vs MI, IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi stars again as Delhi Capitals win two in a row

DC vs MI, IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi stars again with a match-winning 90 off 51 balls to help Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets. Despite losing KL Rahul and Nitish Rana in the first two overs, Rizvi and Pathum Nissanka added 66-run stand to steady the ship. After Nissanka fell, Rizvi added 78 runs with David Miller to secure the win. Mumbai Indians managed to post a 162-run total. Suryakumar Yadav (51) and Rohit Sharma (35) were the only ones to do well on a difficult pitch. Mukesh Kumar finished with 2 wickets to his name while Axar, Ngidi, Vipraj, and Natarajan bagged one scalp each. Mumbai Indians were put in to bat first but were dealt a huge blow with Hardik Pandya missing out due to illness.

Lowest total defended at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi

Match Details

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Tournament: Match 8, Indian Premier League 2026
Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Broadcast: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Captains: Axar Patel (DC), Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
Toss: Delhi Capitals opt to bowl

DC vs MI Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (capt), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Players: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Players: Mayank Markande, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

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IPL 2026 Points Table

04/04/2026 19:19

Delhi Capitals go top of the Points Table with two wins in a row.

Rank	Team	Played (P)	Won (W)	Lost (L)	Points (Pts)	NRR
1	DC	2	2	0	4	+1.170
2	PBKS	2	2	0	4	+0.637
3	RR	1	1	0	2	+4.171
4	RCB	1	1	0	2	+2.907
5	SRH	2	1	1	2	+0.469
6	MI	2	1	1	2	-0.206
7	GT	1	0	1	0	-0.509
8	LSG	1	0	1	0	-1.397
9	KKR	2	0	2	0	-1.964
10	CSK	2	0	2	0	-2.562

DC vs MI Live Updates: 2 in 2 for Delhi Capitals

04/04/2026 19:02

Another tough wicket, another Sameer Rizvi show and another Delhi Capitals win. Axar Patel & Co have started really well with two wins in two. They beat Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets. Rizvi was the architect again with a 51-ball 90-run knock after he hit 70 in the last game. He did not give Mumbai many chances. Pathum Nissanka also came good with a 30-ball 44-run knock.

DC vs MI Live Updates: No century for Rizvi

04/04/2026 18:54

Sameer Rizvi gets a standing ovation even as he departs for 90. He tried to slice a Corbin Bosch delivery but with no pace, he mishit and gave away an eacy catch. But until then, it was a flawless knock. DC need 12 runs more.

DC vs MI Live Updates: Rizvi needs 13, DC need 25

04/04/2026 18:44

Sameer Rizvi is leading the charge and it's almost game for DC. Rizvi needs 13 for his maiden century, while DC need 25 to win.

DC vs MI Live Score: Sameer Rizvi domiantes

04/04/2026 18:38

Delhi Capitals need 42 runs more off 36 balls and it's Sameer Rizvi who has put DC in command with 43-ball 72. Jasprit Bumrah has an over left and it will be crucial.

DC vs MI Live Score: 50 for Sameer Rizvi

04/04/2026 18:27

Sameer Rizvi hits a consecutive half-century. After a match-winning 70 against LSG, he has a half-century off 31 balls. In the last three IPL innings, he has three fifties, including one in the last match of IPL 2025.

DC vs MI Live Score: Big over for Delhi

04/04/2026 18:24

Sameer Rizvi breaks out of the shell and takes charge against Corbin Bosch with 4, 4, 6 and 6 to make it a 20-run over. He moves to 45.

DC vs MI Live Score: Nissanka falls!

04/04/2026 18:20

It has been an excellent knock so far but Pathum Nissanka has to depart. Nissanka tried to pull Mithcell Santner but got a top-edge and Mayank Markande took a good catch running in from fine leg. The 66-run stand is broken as Delhi lose their 3rd wicket for 73. They need 90 runs off the last 60 balls.

DC vs MI Live Updates: 50-run stand between Nissanka & Rizvi

04/04/2026 18:10

Pathum Nissanka has led this partnership as he brings up a 50-run stand with Sameer Rizvi, who is struggling on 11 off 17. Nissanka is on 42 off 27.

DC vs MI Live Updates: Delhi Capitals 42/2 in PP

04/04/2026 17:59

Mumbai Indians scored 41/2 and Delhi Capitals have got to 42/2 in the powerplay. In the last game, Sameer Rizvi took DC home with Tristan Stubbs in a similar chase. Can they do it today?

DC vs MI Live Score: Rohit Sharma subbed off

04/04/2026 17:57

Rohit Sharma has been subbed off for Mayank Markande. Mumbai need another spinner. In the last match, it was Suryakumar Yadav, who played an Impact Player.

DC vs MI Live Score: Nissanka takes charge

04/04/2026 17:55

Pathum Nissanka takes Shardul Thakur on with a six and two fours. The six was fluid. It was a shortish delivery but in his arc and Nissanka pulled it for a six. He hit two more boundaries to move to 30s.

DC vs MI Live Score: Almost a 3rd wicket

04/04/2026 17:46

Deepak Chahar deceived Pathum Nissanka with a slower delivery and he hit it straight to his hands. But Chahar could not hold on to it. He survives.

DC vs MI Live Updates: Nitish Rana run-out

04/04/2026 17:40

Delhi Capitals have lost their 2nd wicket in the second over. Nitish Rana is the man as he tries to steal a run but Jasprit Bumrah collects the ball and gets a direct hit. It's almost suicidal for DC. Delhi lose their 2nd wicket for 7.

DC vs MI Live Updates: Chahar removes Rahul

04/04/2026 17:34

After 0 against Lucknow, KL Rahul has scored 1 against Mumbai. Deepak Chahar bowls on the leg and KL Rahul edges it to the keeper. Not a good start for Rahul to IPL 2026.

DC vs MI Live Updates: Nissanka-Rahul begin 163 chase

04/04/2026 17:30

Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul begin 163-run chase. Both batters were dismissed cheaply in the first match and they would aim to do better this time.

DC vs MI Live Updates: Can MI defend 162?

04/04/2026 17:26

There have been at least three instances when teams have defended totals less than 150. So, Mumbai Indians can still win this game and they have the bowling attack to do so.

Team	Score	Target	Opponent	Date
Kings XI Punjab	143/8	144	Delhi Daredevils	April 23, 2018
Deccan Chargers	145/7	146	Delhi Daredevils	April 18, 2010
Kolkata Knight Riders	148/7	149	Delhi Daredevils	April 28, 2011
Delhi Daredevils	152/6	153	Rajasthan Royals	April 29, 2012
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	161/10	162	Delhi Daredevils	May 14, 2017
Sunrisers Hyderabad	162/8	163	Kolkata Knight Riders	May 25, 2016
Delhi Daredevils	162/6	163	Chennai Super Kings	May 18, 2018
Delhi Daredevils	164/4	165	Mumbai Indians	April 23, 2016
Rajasthan Royals	165/7	166	Delhi Daredevils	April 6, 2013
Punjab Kings	167/7	168	Delhi Capitals	May 13, 2023

DC vs MI, IPL 2026 Live score: DC need 163 to win

04/04/2026 17:19

Santner 18 (13) and Bosch 11 (4) finish at 162/6 at the end of 20 overs. DC had a last couple of overs until Mukesh Kumar conceded two back-to-back boundaries off the last two deliveries. Nevertheless, DC will be quite happy with how they have performed with the ball. Axar Patel and co. need 163 runs to win from 120 balls.

DC vs MI LIVE: Natarajan strikes!

04/04/2026 17:05

Naman Dhir's handy 28-run knock off 21 deliveries comes to an end in the penultimate over as T Natarajan gets the better of him. MI are 6 down as Stubbs takes an easy catch near the boundary ropes.

DC vs MI LIVE: Can MI finish on a high note?

04/04/2026 17:03

20 runs have come from the last two overs, with boundaries continuing to flow despite the DC bowlers attempting to keep it tight. Can Santner and Naman Dhir power MI past 160 runs in the last 2 overs?

DC vs MI LIVE: Suryakumar Yadav scores 50

04/04/2026 16:47

Suryakumar Yadav plays a captain's knock, with a 35-ball half-century, studded with 3 fours and two sixes. SKY has finally regained his lost touch and it has come at a much-needed time for MI. But guess what, he has to depart in the very next delivery as he gets trapped for an LBW. MI waste a review as replay shows three-reds on ball tracking.

Lungi Ngidi strikes as the skipper Suryakumar Yadav departs after a crucial FIFTY

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DC vs MI LIVE: Rivalry okay, but friendship stays

04/04/2026 16:40

Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav have a bonhomie moment on the field amid DC vs MI clash. Mind you, the two have played multiple games for India alongside each other

Different teams, same bond 💙

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— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) April 4, 2026

DC vs MI, IPL 2026 Live score: Sherfane Rutherford departs

04/04/2026 16:28

Delhi Capitals get their 4th wicket as Mukesh Kumar takes an excellent catch at the boundary to get rid of Sherfane Rutherford. Vipraj Nigam strikes as MI lose their 4th wicket.

DC vs MI LIVE: Rohit Sharma vs Axar Patel in IPL

04/04/2026 16:28

Inns: 11
Runs: 67
Balls: 77
Dismissals: 4
Avg: 16.75
SR: 87.01
Dot%: 39.7

DC vs MI, IPL 2026 Live score: Rohit Sharma departs

04/04/2026 16:18

Axar Patel removes Rohit Sharma right after the strategic time out as Nitish Rana takes a brilliant catch at the covers. The ex-MI captain's innings comes to an end for 35 runs off 26 balls as MI lose their third wicket. However, a milestone alert - Rohit Sharma now has scored 1000 runs against DC in IPL.

DC vs MI LIVE: Kuldeep removes Rohit Sharma

04/04/2026 16:13

Rohit Sharma attempts a sweep off Kuldeep Yadav and there initially seemed to be a deflection. The Hitman seemed to walk back at first, but then stopped, prompting DC to take a review. Replay shows that there is no spike on the UltaEdge as the ball passes the bat. The commentators can't help but heap praise on the Hitman as DC lose a review.

DC vs MI, IPL 2026 Live score: Rohit-SKY march on

04/04/2026 16:08

Two T20 World Cup-winning captains - Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav - have stitched together a 43-run partnership and have stabilized the innings for MI after the loss of 2 early wickets. DC turn to Kuldeep Yadav now for their third breakthrough.

DC vs MI LIVE: Mukesh Kumar vs Tilak Varma in IPL

04/04/2026 16:02

Inns: 5
Runs: 26
Balls: 15
Outs: 4
Avg: 6.5

DC vs MI Live Score: Mumbai 41 in powerplay

04/04/2026 16:00

Rohit Sharma gets two boundaries off Lungi Ngidi as Mumbai Indians end the powerplay with 41/2. Rohit is batting on 20 off 14 while Suryakumar Yadav is on 11 off 9.

DC vs MI Live Score Updates: Rohit-Surya anchor

04/04/2026 15:56

Not a powerplay Mumbai Indians had hoped for. Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma are on the backfoot and they are playing the anchor role. It's not a pitch where batting is easy. The pitch is holding a bit.

DC vs MI Live Score Updates: Mukesh strikes again

04/04/2026 15:46

Mukesh Kumar has rattled Mumbai Indians with twin strikes. He bowled a slower delivery and Tilak Varma failed to judge that as Mukesh takes the catch on his follow-through. Mumbai 18/2.

DC vs MI Live Score Updates: Rickleton departs

04/04/2026 15:44

No fireworks from Ryan Rickleton today as Mukesh Kumar removes him. Mukesh was starving him of room and he was struggling on the on side. This time, he tried to hit a big shot but had no timing whatsoever and failed to clear the circle. He departs for 9.

DC vs MI Live Score Updates: Good start by Ryan Rickleton

04/04/2026 15:35

Not very smart bowling from Mukesh Kumar and every time he bowled on the leg, Ryan Rickleton punished him with a four. After first over, Mumbai are 8/0.

DC vs MI Live Score: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton begin for MI

04/04/2026 15:29

Here we go. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickleton begin for Mumbai Indians. They will look for a fast start. It's not as hot.

DC vs MI Live Score: Delhi Capitals Playing XI

04/04/2026 15:11

Delhi Capitals have gone unchanged, retaining their winning combination.

KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (capt), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Players: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair

DC vs MI Live Score: Mumbai Indians Playing XI

04/04/2026 15:10

Mumbai Indians have made three changes to adjust for Hardik Pandya's absence. Corbin Bosch comes in for Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar comes in, while Mitchell Santner replaces Allah Ghazanfar.

Rohit Sharma, Ryan RIckelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Players: Mayank Markande, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

DC vs MI Live Updates: Toss update!

04/04/2026 15:03

No Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians today. He is out injured. Suryakumar Yadav leads MI. As for the toss, Axar Patel wins it and opts to chase.

DC vs MI Live Updates: No Hardik Pandya?

04/04/2026 14:51

As per Devendra Pandey of Indian Express, Hardik Pandya is not captaining Mumbai Indians today due to a niggle. Suryakumar Yadav, who played as an Impact sub in the last game, is likely to lead.

DC vs MI Live Score: Bumrah vs Karun Nair

04/04/2026 14:40

The last time Karun Nair faced Jasprit Bumrah, it wasn't the bowler who dominated. Nair scored 26 off 9 deliveries against Bumrah, striking at 288.9, hitting 3 fours and two sixes. Today, they face off again. While Nair might not be in the Playing XI, if he does, it will be an interesting clash to watch out for.

DC vs MI Live Score: Focus on KL Rahul

04/04/2026 14:28

KL Rahul was dismissed for a duck in the first match against LSG. Now, he is back at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he smashed a century in his last match against GT last season. He could be the key for DC today. He is also 24 runs away from completing 1000 runs against Mumbai Indians.

DC vs MI Live Score: Will Mitchell Santner play today?

04/04/2026 14:15

Mitchell Santner joined the Mumbai Indians squad on April 2 after ending his extended break. He is now available for selection. His inclusion will bolster Mumbai's spin attack and also batting depth. Allah Ghazanfar who played in his absence did not have a great outing. He got hammered for 51 runs without any wickets against KKR. If Santner plays, Ghazanfar will go out. Will Jacks hasn't joined the squad yet.

DC vs MI Live Score: All eyes on Rohit Sharma

04/04/2026 14:07

Rohit Sharma began IPL 2026 with a fluid 38-ball 78-run knock against Kolkata Knight Riders. He also has a great record against Delhi Capitals. Rohit has smashed 1057 runs against DC in 37 matches at an average of 31.06. While he has not scored many runs in the last few encounters, the form he is in, he would be a threat for Delhi.

Rohit se प्यार, video ke saath इकरार 💙 pic.twitter.com/ca1AdWAowp
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 4, 2026

DC vs MI Live Updates: Houseful stadium

04/04/2026 13:54

Arun Jaitley Stadium gets ready for its first game of IPL 2026. And it's sold out today. Even though it's hot with temperature close to 35 degrees, fans have been queing up already.

🎥 Some match prep and lots of Toli love ahead of our first home game 💙💪 pic.twitter.com/B6y2kue4Ik
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 4, 2026

DC vs MI Match Preview: Delhi Capitals

04/04/2026 13:51

Delhi Capitals also began their campaign on a winning note against Lucknow Super Giants. While their top-order failed, Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi ensured an easy chase. But they need contributions from KL Raul and Pathum Nissanka. Axar Patel and Nitish Rana also failed to fire. Their bowling, despite an excellent show in Lucknow, could be of concern on a batting-friendly pitch of Arun Jaitley Stadium.

DC vs MI Match Preview: Mumbai Indians

04/04/2026 13:41

After 14 years, Mumbai Indians began their campaign with a win. And that will boost their confidence. With Rohit Sharma firing at the top and the potential return of Mitchell Santner strengthening the spin attack, Mumbai will be confident. However, MI will have to be wary of their middle-order. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma could not capitalise on their starts and that could spell doom if the top-order fails. The bowling will be their strength with Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

04/04/2026 13:36

The pitch is one of the flattest and most batter-friendly in the IPL, featuring black soil that offers true bounce and carry. Short square boundaries (around 60-65m) make it a six-hitter’s paradise, with average first-innings scores often exceeding 170-200 in recent seasons. Early overs may offer slight movement for pacers, especially in a day game, while spinners get some grip in the middle overs. Rain could be a concern and may interrupt play or lead to a reduced-overs game.

DC vs MI Head-to-Head

04/04/2026 13:29

In 37 IPL encounters, Mumbai Indians lead with 21 wins to Delhi Capitals’ 16 wins. MI have dominated recent seasons, winning 5 of the last 6 meetings. At Arun Jaitley Stadium, the record is closer, with DC holding a slight edge (7-6). Overall, MI’s superior record gives them psychological advantage, but venue and form can shift momentum.

DC vs MI Live Updates: Delhi Capitals Squad

04/04/2026 13:28

KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Madhav Tiwari

DC vs MI Live Updates: Mumbai Indians Squad

04/04/2026 13:28

Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, AM Ghazanfar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Atharva Ankolekar, Danish Malewar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar

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