When Delhi Capitals had lost 4 wickets for just 26 runs and were heading toward defeat, their “impact player” Sameer Rizvi stepped up on his home ground at Ekana Stadium and delivered a performance that Lucknow will never forget.
His unbeaten knock of 70 runs off 47 balls was not just a match-winning innings, but also a reflection of his father’s struggles and the rigorous training from his uncle. Let’s see how this rising star from Uttar Pradesh turned a losing game into a memorable victory.
From 0 to 70 runs a match-winning hero
New Delhi: There’s no greater emotional moment than defeating a team on your own home soil. A similar scene unfolded at the Ekana Stadium. The very soil of Uttar Pradesh that taught Sameer Rizvi the basics of cricket witnessed him crushing the hopes of Lucknow Super Giants.
The date, April 1, 2026, became golden for Delhi Capitals but a nightmare for Lucknow.
Chasing a modest target of 142 runs, Delhi got off to a disastrous start. Mohammed Shami created early chaos by dismissing KL Rahul on the very first ball (golden duck). Soon, Delhi were struggling at 26/4.
At that critical moment, Delhi played their trump card—Sameer Rizvi.
The match-winning knock
Sameer Rizvi went on to score:
- 70 runs (not out) off 47 balls*
- 4 sixes and 5 fours
He not only rescued the innings but completely turned the match in Delhi’s favor.
