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Sameer Rizvi Credits Hard Work for Match-Winning 90 Against Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi attributed his match-winning 90 against the Mumbai Indians to dedicated work on improving his game, particularly against fast bowling. His explosive 51-ball knock, featuring seven fours and seven sixes, guided DC to a six-wicket victory while chasing 163. The innings marks a dramatic turnaround for Rizvi, who has scored 218 runs in his last three matches after a slow start to his IPL career. The win is a significant one for DC, being only their second victory against MI in their last seven IPL encounters.

Key Points: Sameer Rizvi's 90 Powers DC to Victory Over MI in IPL

  • Rizvi credits rigorous self-improvement
  • Scores 90 off 51 balls chasing 163
  • Now holds the Orange Cap with 160 runs in 2 innings
  • DC secures just its second win in last 7 matches vs MI
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"Worked on my weaknesses": Sameer Rizvi after match-winning 90 vs MI

Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi scores 90, credits working on weaknesses. His knock helps DC beat MI, earns him the Orange Cap in IPL 2026.

"I've worked a lot on myself. I've worked on my weaknesses. - Sameer Rizvi"

New Delhi, April 4

Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi credited rigorous self-improvement for his match-winning performance against the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

After being named Player of the Match, Rizvi said, "I've worked a lot on myself. I've worked on my weaknesses. I wasn't as good against fast bowlers, so I worked on that in the last year. I try to play according to the situation. I took time, got set and then played my shots. I tried to watch the ball as long as possible. Did the same in the last game. If you score runs here, you get a lot of confidence and opportunities for us youngsters."

According to CricViz, Sameer Rizvi has announced himself in the IPL with a six off his first ball against Rashid Khan in 2024 for CSK, and after a slow start, he has now found his rhythm for DC with three consecutive fifties.

In his first eight innings of IPL, Rizvi scored 114 runs at an average of 16.3. However, things changed in the next three matches as the right-handed batter has amassed 218 runs, including three half-centuries.

Coming to the match, Rizvi's dazzling knock of 90 runs helped the Delhi Capitals beat the Mumbai Indians by six wickets on Saturday. This is the second win in the last seven IPL matches for DC against MI. And this is DC's just the second win in six games at Delhi since 2025, with the other coming in a Super Over against the Rajasthan Royals.

Chasing a modest target of 163 runs, Rizvi's 90 runs came in just 51 balls and included seven fours and as many sixes. He now has the Orange cap after making 160 runs in two innings in this IPL.

90 runs by Rizvi is the second-highest individual score by an impact player in IPL behind 107* runs by Jos Buttler against KKR at Eden Gardens in 2024.

Rizvi's 90 is also the third-highest score by a DC batter against MI in the IPL after 95 not out by Virender Sehwag in 2013 and 91 not out by Jason Roy in 2018. Seven sixes by him is also the joint-most by a DC batter hit against MI, alongside Rishabh Pant in 2019 and Tristan Stubbs in 2024.

- ANI

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Priya S
So happy for him! After that dream debut six for CSK, he went quiet. Many wrote him off. But he kept working silently. This comeback story is pure inspiration for anyone facing a rough patch. Keep going, Sameer! 💪
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Rohit P
Great innings, no doubt. But let's not get carried away. It's one good season. Consistency is key. We've seen many flash-in-the-pan performances in IPL. Hope he keeps his head down and focuses on the long game, not just the Orange Cap.
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Michael C
As a neutral fan, that was a clinic on chasing. Took his time, respected the good balls, and then unleashed. The six-hitting was clean, not slogs. DC might have finally found their reliable Indian middle-order batter.
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Shreya B
His comment about "watching the ball as long as possible" is pure gold. That's the basic mantra every coach teaches in maidans across India. Good to see a young player sticking to the fundamentals and getting results. Well played! 👏
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Karthik V
Beating MI at Kotla after so long! Rizvi was the difference. His innings had everything - patience, power, and smart cricket. Hope the selectors are watching. A good IPL season can open doors to the national team.

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