Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • Delhi Capitals won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals on May 26, 2026, 05:01 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Delhi Capitals won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 346 runs and 11 wickets fall between Lucknow Super Giants (172/6 in 20.0 overs) and Delhi Capitals (174/5 in 19.1 overs).
2. Lucknow Super Giants Innings Breakdown (172/6)
Batting in the first innings, Lucknow Super Giants finished on 172/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lucknow Super Giants accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Mitchell Marsh spearheaded the batting effort with 53 runs off 35 balls (including 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 151.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Josh Inglis , who contributed 42 runs off 26 deliveries, while Mukul Chodhary added 19 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, T Natarajan led the bowling figures with 2/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Kuldeep Yadav (2/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. Delhi Capitals Chase & Second Innings Summary (174/5)
Pursuing a target of 173 runs for victory, Delhi Capitals recorded 174/5 in 19.1 overs at a scoring rate of 9.08 runs per over. David Miller anchored the chase for Delhi Capitals with 52 runs from 30 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 173.3), alongside Axar Patel who chipped in with 34 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Mohsin Khan delivered a key spell of 2/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while Mohammad Shami finished with 2/42 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by David Miller and Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals ), who combined for 84 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kl Rahul making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals ) topped the match rankings with 109.0 total points, followed closely by T Natarajan (104.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to David Miller .