Final result
Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: Sameer Rizvi
Result · Indian Premier League
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · LSG 3–5 DCVenue par · 177Chase success · 54%POTM · Sameer Rizvi
Match preview & overview
Delhi Capitals survive powerplay scare to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets
Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets in Lucknow on 1 April 2026, chasing down 142 at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium. The match hinged on a dramatic powerplay in the second innings: Delhi lost 4 wickets in the first 6 overs for just 33 runs and looked vulnerable before their middle order took complete control. From overs 7 to 15, Delhi added 80 runs without loss. They cantered home in the death for a final score of 145 for 4. Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match.
Lucknow's innings told a different story. They reached 48 for 2 at the powerplay and were in decent shape, but wickets tumbled steadily through the middle phase and the innings collapsed entirely at the death. Eight wickets fell for 93 runs across the last 14 overs, and 4 of those came in the final stretch for just 20 runs. A total of 141 all out was well below the venue's average first-innings score of 177 across 44 matches.
The win extends Delhi's head-to-head record against Lucknow to 5 wins from 8 meetings, and maintains their recent grip on this fixture. Delhi have won four of the last five encounters, including three at Ekana Stadium.
Pitch report & venue insights
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow — 44-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2018–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
44
T20 matches hosted
177
Avg 1st-innings score
157
Avg 2nd-innings score
54%
Chase success rate
47
Avg powerplay runs
68%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Delhi Capitals lead the series 5–3 from 8 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2026
Series standing
Lucknow Super Giants
Delhi Capitals8
Total meetings
0
No results
8
In last 8
Recent encounters
Last 82026DC won by 6 wickets
2025DC won by 8 wickets
2025DC won by 1 wicket
2024DC won by 19 runs
2024DC won by 6 wickets
2023LSG won by 50 runs
2022LSG won by 6 runs
2022LSG won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
DC win despite 4 powerplay wickets in the chase
Delhi Capitals lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay, scoring just 33 runs from the first 6 overs. From that position, they recovered to win with relative comfort, posting 80 runs in the middle phase without losing another wicket and 32 more in the death.
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LSG collapse from 48/2 at the powerplay to 141 all out
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Sameer Rizvi named Player of the Match
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DC's fifth win in eight meetings against LSG
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Ekana chase success rate backed the result
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may hold more interest than outright lines at Ekana, where individual innings can be decisive in low-scoring chases like this one.
- Powerplay wickets markets could be relevant given Delhi lost 4 in the first 6 overs while chasing. A sharp contrast to the venue's average powerplay of 47 runs.
- Middle-overs run lines are worth considering at this ground: Delhi's 80 runs without loss in overs 7–15 suggests the surface eases considerably once the new ball is gone.
- Player of the Match markets may favour batters who come in at crisis points; Sameer Rizvi's award here suggests match-turning contributions in the middle order carry weight.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
Who won the LSG vs DC IPL match on 1 April 2026?
Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Delhi chased down a target of 142, finishing on 145 for 4.
Who was Player of the Match in the LSG vs DC game?
Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match for his performance in Delhi Capitals' 6-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on 1 April 2026.
What is the head-to-head record between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals?
Delhi Capitals lead the head-to-head 5 wins to 3 from 8 IPL meetings. Delhi have won four of the last five fixtures, including both meetings at Ekana Stadium in 2024 and 2025.
Where to watch IPL 2026 matches in the UK?
IPL 2026 is broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are also available to stream via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full Sky subscription.
What did Lucknow Super Giants score against Delhi Capitals?
Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 141, having started the powerplay at 48 for 2 before losing 8 wickets in the final 14 overs. The death overs were particularly damaging, with only 20 runs scored.
What is the average score at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium?
Across 44 IPL matches at Ekana, the average first-innings score is 177 and the average second-innings score is 157. Teams batting second win approximately 53% of the time, as Delhi demonstrated here.
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Photo credits (3)
- Rishabh Pant — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ishan Kishan — photo by Tata Ipl 2022, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source