In the DC vs MI match, Delhi Capitals took a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi chases 163 comfortably in 18.1 overs, thanks to a brilliant innings from Sameer Rizvi, who scored 90 off 51 balls.
Delhi captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl. Mumbai were without Hardik Pandya due to illness, so Suryakumar Yadav led the side.
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar tried to rebuild with a 53-run stand. Rohit made 35, while Suryakumar scored 51 off 36 balls. Just when Mumbai looked to push towards a bigger total, Lungi Ngidi dismissed Suryakumar. Late runs from Naman Dhir and Mitchell Santner took MI to 162/6, but it felt short by around 10–15 runs.
For DC, Pathum Nissanka and Rizvi added 66 runs. Nissanka played a steady knock of 44, while Rizvi started attacking after settling in. He smashed 7 fours and 7 sixes in his 90-run knock and almost reached a century. Delhi reached 164/4 and won with 11 balls to spare.
Rizvi was named Player of the Match for his second match-winning innings in a row.
Key Takeaways from the DC vs MI Match
Sameer Rizvi has become the biggest talking point of IPL 2026 so far. He has now played two matches and delivered two match-winning innings. He scored 70* earlier, then followed it with a powerful 90 in this game. He came in when the team was under pressure and then took control.
Mumbai clearly missed Hardik Pandya. The team looked a bit unsettled. Suryakumar Yadav did well with the bat, but the overall balance of the side was not the same. The bowling also lacked impact, and the middle order could not push the total higher.
Even with the win, DC have a concern at the top. KL Rahul and Nitish Rana got out very early. If this keeps happening, it could hurt them in tougher matches because they cannot depend on Rizvi every time.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled well and gave away only 21 runs in four overs. But he did not take any wickets. Delhi played him carefully and scored more against the other bowlers.
Effect on the IPL 2026 Points Table
After the DC vs MI match, the points table has started to take shape. Rajasthan Royals are at the top with two wins from two matches and a strong net run rate of +2.233. Delhi Capitals are right behind them in second place. They’re also unbeaten with two wins and an NRR of +1.170. Punjab Kings are third, making it three teams with perfect records so far.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit in fourth place with one win, while Sunrisers Hyderabad are fifth with one win and one loss. Mumbai Indians have slipped to sixth after this defeat, with one win and one loss and a negative NRR of -0.206. At this stage, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings are the only unbeaten teams.6.
What Happens Next for Both Teams
Delhi Capitals are in a strong position right now. They are second on the table with two wins. Their next match is against Gujarat Titans on April 8 in Delhi. The team looks balanced, with players like Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav doing well.
The biggest positive for DC is the form of Sameer Rizvi, who has won them both matches with his batting. David Miller has also finished games calmly. But there is a concern at the top. KL Rahul and Nitish Rana have failed early in both matches. If this continues, it could hurt them later. Also, the team cannot depend only on Rizvi every time.
Mumbai Indians are in a different situation. They are sixth with one win and one loss. Their next game is against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 8. The main issue is their batting. Even with players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Naman Dhir, they could only score 162, which was not enough. The middle order has not been consistent, with players like Sherfane Rutherford struggling.
They also missed Hardik Pandya in the last match due to illness. His return should help the team with both leadership and balance. There are some positives too. Jasprit Bumrah gav away very few runs, and Suryakumar led from the front with a half-century. Naman Dhir also showed he can finish well with a quick cameo.
FAQs
Q. Who won the DC vs MI match?
A. Delhi Capitals won by six wickets, chasing 163 in 18.1 overs.
Q. Who was the top performer in the match?
A. Sameer Rizvi scored 90 runs and was named Player of the Match.
Q. What is the points table situation after this match?
A. Delhi Capitals are second with two wins. Mumbai Indians are sixth with one win and one loss.
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