Kuldeep Yadav Stars in Delhi Capitals’ Victory Over Lucknow Super Giants

Delhi Capitals opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a six-wicket victory at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 1. The Super Giants were bowled out for 141, and Delhi chased the total with time to spare.

Match summary

Lucknow Super Giants posted 141 runs after electing to bat first. Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan led the attack with three wickets each.

Delhi Capitals completed the chase thanks to an unbeaten 70 from Sameer Rizvi. Kuldeep Yadav also played a key role with two important wickets.

Kuldeep Yadav’s impact

Kuldeep dismissed opener Mitchell Marsh and Mukul Choudhary. Marsh had earlier struck a six off the left-arm wrist-spinner in his over.

The second scalp came via a caught-and-bowled effort. Kuldeep’s mix of flight and attacking lines forced risky shots.

Batting and bowling highlights

Mitchell Marsh scored 35 from 28 balls for Lucknow. His dismissal helped slow the Super Giants’ momentum.

Sameer Rizvi anchored Delhi’s chase with a composed 70 not out. The win earned Delhi two points in their opening match.

Pujara on Kuldeep’s resurgence

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Kuldeep on Star Sports. He highlighted confidence as central to the spinner’s recent form.

Pujara noted Kuldeep now bowls without fear and uses flight to tempt batters. He added that this confidence has sharpened Kuldeep’s execution since joining Delhi Capitals.

Significance of the result

This victory marked Delhi’s fifth consecutive win over Lucknow in the IPL. That run makes Lucknow the third opponent against whom Delhi has achieved such a streak.

Delhi Capitals will take confidence from the all-round display into their next fixtures.

Kuldeep Yadav starred as Delhi Capitals sealed a win against Lucknow Super Giants. Filmogaz.com provided this match roundup.