Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Highlights, 8th Match | Apr 04: Mumbai Indians Left Helpless as Sameer Rizvi Seals another Big Win for DC

MI vs DC 8th IPL Match Highlights saw Delhi Capitals chase down 163 in 18.1 overs to beat Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. With this win, DC moved to second on the points table while MI remained sixth. Sameer Rizvi starred with a rapid 90 off 51 balls to guide his team to victory.

Mumbai Indians opted to bat first after losing the toss to Delhi Capitals, who chose to field. The pitch offered steady bounce, allowing the top order to get settled, though early breakthroughs kept MI under pressure. Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma fell cheaply, leaving Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav to rebuild the innings. Suryakumar’s 51 off 36 balls provided momentum in the middle overs, while Naman Dhir and Mitchell Santner added quick runs at the death to post 162/6 in 20 overs.

DC’s bowlers managed to restrict MI effectively in the powerplay and middle overs. Mukesh Kumar and Vipraj Nigam shared early wickets, while Axar Patel and Lungi Ngidi bowled with control, keeping the scoring rate in check. MI’s middle-order partnerships were valuable but lacked sustained acceleration, which meant the target remained within reach.

Chasing 163, DC began cautiously but quickly lost KL Rahul and Nitish Rana in the first two overs. Pathum Nissanka steadied the innings with 44 off 30, but the decisive shift came from Sameer Rizvi, who counter-attacked with seven sixes and seven fours. David Miller finished the chase with an unbeaten 21, ensuring DC reached the target with 11 balls to spare. Corbin Bosch’s early dismissal of Rizvi in the MI innings proved irrelevant as Rizvi’s innings dominated the chase.

Tactically, DC showed adaptability with the impact player substitution, bringing Sameer Rizvi in for Mukesh Kumar in the second innings, which clearly paid off. MI attempted to rotate bowlers and use strategic timeouts, but Rizvi’s strike rate and the calculated support from Miller neutralized their efforts.

Toss Winner:

After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals opted to field.

Key Moment:

The pivotal turning point was Sameer Rizvi’s innings of 90 off 51 balls, which transformed the chase and decisively shifted momentum in DC’s favor.

Star Performer / MVP:

Sameer Rizvi defined the match with a counter-attacking 90 off 51 balls, scoring seven sixes and seven fours, directly leading DC to a six-wicket victory.

MI vs DC Match Summary

Team Score
Mumbai Indians 162/6 (20 overs)
Delhi Capitals 164/4 (18.1 overs)
Result DC won by 6 wickets (11 balls remaining)
Player of the Match Sameer Rizvi
Highest Run-Getter of the Series Sameer Rizvi 160
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series Ravi Bishnoi 5

MI vs DC Playing XI

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan

FAQs – Yesterday’s MI vs DC 8th IPL Match (Apr 04, 2026)

Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s MI vs DC match?
A1: Yesterday (April 04, 2026): 8th Match
Mumbai Indians (162/6 in 20 overs) lost to Delhi Capitals (164/4 in 18.1 overs) by 6 wickets with 11 balls remaining.
MI: Suryakumar Yadav scored 51, Naman Dhir contributed 28.
DC: Sameer Rizvi starred with 90, Pathum Nissanka added 44.
Result: DC moved to second on the points table while MI remained sixth.

Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Sameer Rizvi was named the Player of the Match for his innings of 90 off 51 balls, which anchored the chase for Delhi Capitals.

Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with 51. For Delhi Capitals, Sameer Rizvi led the chase with 90 runs, supported by Pathum Nissanka’s 44 and David Miller’s unbeaten 21.