Sameer Rizvi produced an unforgettable performance to help Delhi Capitals pull away from Mumbai Indians in their opening home game of IPL 2026, hitting seven fours and seven sixes to score 90 off 51 balls and help secure victory.
He helped steady DC after an initial top-order wobble with Pathum Nissanka and Mukesh Kumar and Lungi Ngidi both picking up key wickets for Delhi.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Timeline.
| Date | Venue | Result | Winning Team | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | DC 164/4 vs MI 162/6 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 6 wickets |
| 21 May 2025 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | MI 180/5 vs DC 121/10 | Mumbai Indians | Won by 59 runs |
| 13 Apr 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | MI 205/5 vs DC 193 | Mumbai Indians | Won by 12 runs |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | DC 257/4 vs MI 247/9 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 10 runs |
| 07 Apr 2024 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | MI 234/5 vs DC 205/8 | Mumbai Indians | Won by 29 runs |
| 11 Apr 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | MI 173/4 vs DC 172 | Mumbai Indians | Won by 6 wickets |
| 21 May 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | MI 160/5 vs DC 159/7 | Mumbai Indians | Won by 5 wickets |
| 27 Mar 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | DC 179/6 vs MI 177/5 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 4 wickets |
| 02 Oct 2021 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | DC 132/6 vs MI 129/8 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 4 wickets |
| 20 Apr 2021 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | DC 138/4 vs MI 137/9 | Delhi Capitals | Won by 6 wickets |
Top 5 Matches Between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians
Both teams enter this match having won their opening matches – Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants while Mumbai Indians steamrolled Kolkata Knight Riders for an emphatic start to their campaign. Both have plenty of firepower on their side, making matches between DC and MI always fascinating to watch.
Rivalry between both teams began soon after their respective entries into the Indian Premier League. To date, these sides have met 36 times in competition – with MI winning 21 out of these. Both have enjoyed memorable contests; from high-scoring thrillers to close contests making up most of their encounters.
MI defeated DC at Wankhede Stadium in 2020 to record their fifth win against them and showcased their aggressive brand of cricket. Both sides have produced spectacular individual performances during this rivalry – such as those by Virender Sehwag and Jasprit Bumrah who made unforgettable impressions against DC last time around. Saturday promises to be an exhilarating encounter!
Match 1
DC and MI: Head-to-Head Record
MI and DC have clashed more times than any other team in IPL history, producing some high-scoring thrillers along the way. While MI have won more games between them, Delhi have seen their fair share of glory too, reaching the final in 2020. Both started off the season strong; DC recording an exciting win against Lucknow Super Giants while MI easily defeated Kolkata Knight Riders.
DC’s first ten overs were similar to MI’s; two early wickets, two fifty partnerships for the third wicket between Rickelton, SKY, Rahul-Nissanka and Rickelton-Rizvi respectively and set opener Rickelton-Rizvi falling within 10 overs (Rickelton-Rizvi). But 22-year-old Sameer Rizvi decided to change up their approach – taking 10 balls before scoring his first boundary but then going after bowlers until eventually making an unbeaten 94 off 53 balls that helped DC complete a successful run-chase at Wankhede.
Every match between these teams has been an exciting spectacle. Both are capable of producing massive totals and collapses, which makes every clash between them truly exciting. Both sides boast powerful bowling attacks with Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga having made batting look impossible multiple times over. DC have their own dangerous bowlers like Axar Patel and Kagiso Rabada taking key wickets against MI over time – these teams meet again at Ferozshah Kotla on Saturday for one more contest between them two sides!
Match 3
Sameer Rizvi’s superb fifty off 26 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes was the highlight of Delhi Capitals’ win against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. On an uneven pitch where stroke-making was difficult for most batsmen, 22-year-old put on one of the greatest innings this season – taking DC ahead in their chase towards playoffs. Mitchell Santner led an effective attack that also contributed to their win; together they took an important step toward qualifying.
Match 4
DC continued their winning season by defeating MI in Delhi with an impressive bowling performance, led by Pathum Nissanka and Sameer Rizvi who both contributed pivotal innings for DC; Rizvi came in as number four to soak up pressure so Nissanka could bat freely; once free, he scored 90 runs off 51 balls with seven fours and seven sixes!
MI was reduced to 41/4 after two early wickets fell (Rickleton & Rahul). They were then dismantled for 172 by Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, and Shardul Thakur; Rohit Sharma attempted to build on this innings but was caught by Axar Patel off one of Axar Patel’s slow balls – ending his innings there.
MI have had the upper hand in this rivalry, winning 20 matches compared to DC’s 16. However, Delhi have proven themselves worthy adversaries by reaching an IPL final in 2020 and producing some memorable performances against Mumbai. Their bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga have often made batting difficult; leading to high scoring thrillers as well as heart-stopping collapses that made for memorable match-ups; no matter if an IPL final or regular season game – each clash always offers something special!
Match 5
Delhi scored their second win of the season after delivering an all-around performance, posting an admirable total and then restricting Mumbai to 41 runs in reply. Mukesh Kumar led their bowling attack with two wickets while Sameer Rizvi played an outstanding innings to help take DC home.
Head-to-head results between these teams have revealed Mumbai Indians to have come out on top. Out of 36 matches between these sides, MI have won 20 and won 16 for Delhi respectively – although Delhi have also reached an IPL final this year!
Some of the most memorable matches between these two sides have included massive scores and dramatic collapses, with Rohit Sharma leading MI’s run-scoring against DC while players like Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah have all played vital roles. Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga were instrumental in MI’s victories over DC while KL Rahul, Nitish Rana and Pathum Nissanka will play key roles when both sides meet; any win for Delhi will keep them alive in pursuit of playoff spots.
