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The Mumbai Indians Vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard from the IPL 2026 clash provides a detailed look at a closely contested game at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The match was played on April 4, 2026, as the eighth match of the Indian Premier League season. Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first, putting Mumbai Indians into bat. Mumbai posted 162/6 in their allotted 20 overs, setting Delhi a target of 163.
Mumbai Indians started their innings with early setbacks but recovered through important contributions from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar made 51 from 36 balls, while Rohit scored 35 from 26 deliveries. Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner and Corbin Bosch also provided valuable runs toward the end of the innings. Delhi’s bowling attack kept taking wickets at important moments, with Mukesh Kumar claiming two wickets.
Delhi Capitals’ chase began badly, with KL Rahul and Nitish Rana departing early. However, Pathum Nissanka and Sameer Rizvi rebuilt the innings. Rizvi produced the outstanding batting performance of the match, scoring 90 from 51 balls with seven fours and seven sixes. David Miller then helped finish the chase as Delhi reached 164/4 in 18.1 overs, winning by six wickets with 11 balls remaining.
The result gave Delhi Capitals two points, while Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match. The match also featured strong individual performances from both teams, making the scorecard useful for examining batting, bowling, partnerships, wickets and overall match statistics.
Toss Report
Delhi Capitals won the toss at Arun Jaitley Stadium and chose to bowl first. The decision allowed Delhi to use its bowling attack against Mumbai’s top order before chasing under the conditions available later in the match. Mumbai reached 162/6 after 20 overs, giving Delhi a target of 163.
| Toss Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Delhi Capitals |
| Decision | Field First |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date | April 4, 2026 |
| Match | IPL 2026, Match 8 |
| Target Set | 163 Runs |
| Result | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
Playing XI
The playing XI featured experienced international and domestic players on both sides. Delhi were led by Axar Patel, while Suryakumar Yadav captained Mumbai Indians. Delhi’s XI included KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar. Mumbai’s XI included Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah.
| Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | Rohit Sharma |
| Pathum Nissanka | Ryan Rickelton |
| Nitish Rana | Tilak Varma |
| Axar Patel | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Tristan Stubbs | Naman Dhir |
| David Miller | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Vipraj Nigam | Mitchell Santner |
| Lungi Ngidi | Corbin Bosch |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Shardul Thakur |
| T. Natarajan | Deepak Chahar |
| Mukesh Kumar | Jasprit Bumrah |
Team Squads
The match squads contained a combination of established IPL performers, international players and emerging talent. Delhi’s group included batting options such as KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana and David Miller, along with all-rounder Axar Patel and several bowling options. Mumbai’s squad included experienced names such as Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, alongside players including Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir and Mitchell Santner.
| Team | Main Squad Players Featured |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar |
| Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah |
Full Match Scorecard
Delhi Capitals completed a successful chase after Mumbai Indians posted 162/6. Mumbai’s innings had several interruptions caused by wickets, but Suryakumar Yadav’s half-century and late contributions helped the team reach a competitive total. Delhi lost four wickets during the chase but recovered through Nissanka and Rizvi before Miller finished the job.
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 162/6 | 20.0 | Lost |
| Delhi Capitals | 164/4 | 18.1 | Won |
| Target | 163 | 18.1 overs used | DC won by 6 wickets |
First Innings Scorecard
Mumbai Indians scored 162/6 in 20 overs. Ryan Rickelton was dismissed for 9, while Tilak Varma fell for a duck after facing two balls. Rohit Sharma contributed 35 from 26 balls, including five fours and one six. Suryakumar Yadav was Mumbai’s leading scorer with 51 from 36 balls. Naman Dhir added 28, while Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten on 18 and Corbin Bosch scored an unbeaten 11 from four balls.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 81.81 |
| Rohit Sharma | 35 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 134.61 |
| Tilak Varma | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 51 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 141.66 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Naman Dhir | 28 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Mitchell Santner | 18* | 13 | 2 | 0 | 138.46 |
| Corbin Bosch | 11* | 4 | 2 | 0 | 275.00 |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total | 162/6 | 20 overs | 8.10 RR |
Second Innings Scorecard
Delhi Capitals needed 163 runs and reached 164/4 in 18.1 overs. The chase began with early wickets, but Pathum Nissanka and Sameer Rizvi stabilized the innings. Rizvi’s 90 from 51 balls was the defining performance of the chase. His seven fours and seven sixes helped Delhi maintain the required scoring rate. David Miller stayed unbeaten on 21 from 18 balls, while Tristan Stubbs finished on 3 not out.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 44 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 146.66 |
| Nitish Rana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sameer Rizvi | 90 | 51 | 7 | 7 | 176.47 |
| David Miller | 21* | 18 | 4 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total | 164/4 | 18.1 overs | 9.02 RR |
Batting Scorecard
The batting contest featured strong individual performances from both teams. Suryakumar Yadav led Mumbai’s scoring with 51, while Rohit Sharma provided useful support. For Delhi, Sameer Rizvi dominated the chase with a 90-run innings at a strike rate of 176.47. Pathum Nissanka also played an important supporting role with 44 from 30 deliveries.
| Team | Top Scorer | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Suryakumar Yadav | 51 | 36 | 141.66 |
| Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | 35 | 26 | 134.61 |
| Delhi Capitals | Sameer Rizvi | 90 | 51 | 176.47 |
| Delhi Capitals | Pathum Nissanka | 44 | 30 | 146.66 |
Bowling Scorecard
Delhi’s bowlers played an important role in restricting Mumbai to 162. Mukesh Kumar took two wickets for 26 runs from three overs, while Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam and T. Natarajan each took one wicket. For Mumbai, Deepak Chahar and Mitchell Santner claimed one wicket each, while Corbin Bosch also took a wicket. Jasprit Bumrah conceded 21 runs in four overs without taking a wicket.
| Mumbai Bowlers | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 3 | 20 | 1 | 6.66 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 |
| Mitchell Santner | 3 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3 | 41 | 0 | 13.66 |
| Mayank Markande | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 3.1 | 39 | 1 | 12.31 |
| Delhi Bowlers | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukesh Kumar | 3 | 26 | 2 | 8.66 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 3 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 |
| T. Natarajan | 3 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
Player of the Match
Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match after producing a match-defining innings for Delhi Capitals. He scored 90 runs from 51 balls, striking seven fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 176.47. His innings was particularly important because Delhi had lost KL Rahul and Nitish Rana early and needed a substantial partnership to recover.
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sameer Rizvi | Delhi Capitals | 90 | 51 | 7 | 7 | 176.47 |
Match Statistics
The match produced 326 runs across both innings. Mumbai scored at 8.10 runs per over, while Delhi finished its chase at 9.02 runs per over. Delhi reached the target with 11 balls remaining and four wickets down. The major difference came during the chase when Rizvi’s aggressive scoring changed the momentum after Delhi’s early setbacks.
| Match Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Score | 162/6 |
| Delhi Capitals Score | 164/4 |
| Total Runs | 326 |
| Highest Individual Score | Sameer Rizvi, 90 |
| Highest Mumbai Score | Suryakumar Yadav, 51 |
| Highest Partnership | 78 runs, Sameer Rizvi and David Miller |
| Mumbai Run Rate | 8.10 |
| Delhi Run Rate | 9.02 |
| Winning Margin | 6 wickets |
| Balls Remaining | 11 |
| Total Wickets Lost | 10 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
The partnership data shows how Delhi recovered after losing three wickets for 73 runs. Rizvi and David Miller added 78 runs, taking Delhi to 151 before Rizvi was dismissed. Miller and Stubbs then completed the chase.
Key Moments of the Match
Mumbai’s innings suffered an early setback when Rickelton fell at 18, followed immediately by Tilak Varma for a duck. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav then added stability before Rohit departed at 71. Suryakumar reached his half-century but was dismissed at 122, leaving Mumbai dependent on its lower middle order.
Delhi’s chase also began under pressure. KL Rahul fell for one and Nitish Rana was run out for a duck, leaving Delhi at 7/2. Nissanka and Rizvi then rebuilt the innings, with their partnership taking Delhi to 73 before Nissanka departed. Rizvi continued attacking and reached 90 before falling at 151. Miller then guided Delhi to victory alongside Stubbs.
Conclusion
The match produced a strong chase by Delhi Capitals after Mumbai Indians posted 162/6. Mumbai had useful contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma, but Delhi’s bowling attack kept the total within reach. During the chase, early wickets gave Mumbai an opportunity, but Pathum Nissanka and especially Sameer Rizvi shifted the momentum.
Rizvi’s 90 from 51 balls was the standout innings of the match, while David Miller’s unbeaten 21 helped Delhi complete the chase. Delhi Capitals reached 164/4 in 18.1 overs and secured a six-wicket victory with 11 balls remaining.
FAQs
1. What was the final score of Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians scored 162/6 in 20 overs. Delhi Capitals chased the target by scoring 164/4 in 18.1 overs and won by six wickets.
2. Who was the Player of the Match?
Sameer Rizvi of Delhi Capitals was named Player of the Match after scoring 90 runs from 51 balls.
3. Who was Mumbai Indians’ highest scorer?
Suryakumar Yadav was Mumbai Indians’ highest scorer with 51 runs from 36 balls.
4. Who scored the most runs in the match?
Sameer Rizvi scored the most runs, making 90 from 51 deliveries, including seven fours and seven sixes.
5. Who won the toss?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first.
6. How many wickets did Mukesh Kumar take?
Mukesh Kumar took two wickets for 26 runs from three overs during Mumbai Indians’ innings.
7. Where was the match played?
The match was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 4, 2026.
8. How many balls were left when Delhi Capitals won?
Delhi Capitals reached 164/4 in 18.1 overs, leaving 11 balls from their 20-over allocation.
