In the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Lucknow Super Giants faced a tough defeat against the Delhi Capitals, who successfully chased down 142 runs. A standout performance from Sameer Rizvi, who scored an unbeaten 70 runs off 47 balls, and a solid partnership with Tristan Stubbs helped DC recover from a precarious 26/4. Despite the loss, Mohammed Shami's performance was notable, as he took the wicket of KL Rahul with the first ball of the innings, finishing with figures of 1 for 28. Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara praised Shami, stating that this match could signify the beginning of his redemption journey after being absent from the national team since March last year. Pujara emphasized Shami's ability to translate his domestic success into the IPL, noting his impressive 67 wickets for Bengal over the past year.