Sameer Rizvi was again the difference as the Delhi Capitals defeated the Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets in their second match of the Indian Premier League. He scored 90 runs off 51 balls, laced with 7 fours and 7 sixes. Delhi reached the target of 163 in 18.4 overs. KL Rahul (1) and Nitish Rana (0) were dismissed early, but Rizvi and Pathum Nissanka
kept the scoreboard ticking, with the latter posting 44 runs in 30 balls, with the help of 6 fours and 1 six.

David Miller (21*) and Tristan Stubbs (3*) remained unbeaten. For MI, Mitchell Santner and Corbin Bosch picked up one wicket each.

Earlier, Mumbai batters were not at their best and struggled to hit bit shots. Ryan Rickelton (9) and Tilak Varma (0) were sent back in a span of three balls, with Mukesh Sharma doing the damage.

Rohit Sharma (35) and Suryakumar Yadav (51) added 53 runs for the third wicket. However, Rohit’s dismissal put the team on the back foot.

Sharma faced 26 balls and hit 5 fours and 1 six.

On the other hand, Suryakumar smashed 3 boundaries and 2 sixes in 36 balls.

Naman Dhir (28 off 11), Santner (18* off 13) and Corbin Bosch (11* off 4) tried their best, but their knocks were not enough to take MI to a big total, with the champion franchise reaching 162/6 in 20 overs.

Mukesh claimed two scalps while Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam and T Natarajan got rid of one batter each.

Full Scorecard – DC vs MI Match 8 IPL 2026, April 4

Delhi Capitals164 for 4 (Rizvi 90, Nissanka 44, Chahar 1-20) beat Mumbai Indians 162 for 6 (Suryakumar 51, Mukesh 2-26, Axar 1-22) by six wickets

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Mumbai Indians were ordinary in the batting department, which impacted their overall total. Even in the bowling department, they failed to put pressure on Rizvi, who started slowly before going for his shots.

Player of the Match

Sameer Rizvi was named the Player of the Match for scoring 90 runs off 51 balls, including 7 fours and 7 sixes.

What This Result Means for IPL 2026

With two wins from two matches, Delhi Capitals have climbed to the No.1 spot in the points table.

On the other hand, Mumbai have slipped to sixth position after losing to the Capitals. They won their first contest against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

FAQs – Yesterday’s DC vs MI Match 8 IPL 2026

Q1: Who won yesterday’s DC vs MI match?

A1: DC defeated MI by 6 wickets in Delhi.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in the DC vs MI match?

A2: Sameer Rizvi was adjudged the Player of the Match for scoring 90 runs.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: DC vs MI

Delhi Capitals164 for 4 (Rizvi 90, Nissanka 44, Chahar 1-20)

Mumbai Indians 162 for 6 (Suryakumar 51, Mukesh 2-26, Axar 1-22)