In a thrilling encounter at New Delhi, the Delhi Capitals secured a six-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in their first home match of the 2026 IPL season. Sameer Rizvi (22 years old) was the standout performer, scoring 90 runs off 51 balls, including seven fours and seven sixes, as he led the chase of 163 runs. After a shaky start, Rizvi formed a crucial 66-run partnership with Pathum Nissanka, who contributed 44 runs off 30 balls. The Capitals completed the chase with 11 balls to spare. On the bowling front, Delhi's bowlers restricted MI to 162 runs, with Mukesh Kumar taking 2 wickets for 26 runs and Axar Patel conceding only 22 runs in his four overs. Suryakumar Yadav was the top scorer for MI with a patient 51 runs off 36 balls. This match showcased Delhi's strong all-round performance, setting a positive tone for the season.