A tense run chase turned into a memorable night for Delhi Capitals as a young batter stepped up and stole the show in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday. Sameer Rizvi, coming in as an impact substitute, played a fearless knock that guided his team to a comfortable six-wicket win.
Delhi found themselves under pressure early in the innings at 21 for 2 in the fourth over. At that moment, Sameer Rizvi walked in and changed the mood of the game completely. Showing confidence and composure, he remained unbeaten on 70 off 47 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes. His innings helped Delhi chase down the target of 142 with 17 balls to spare.
Sameer Rizvi’s journey to this stage has been inspiring. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, he was born on December 6, 2003, and quickly built a reputation as an exciting power-hitter in domestic cricket. A right-handed middle-order batter, he is known for his aggressive style and ability to strike the ball cleanly. Many fans often compare his approach to former India star Suresh Raina, which has even earned him a popular nickname online.
He started playing cricket at the age of 11 in Meerut, where he trained at Gandhibagh Academy under the guidance of his maternal uncle. His path was not easy, as his father initially wanted him to focus more on studies. However, his growing talent soon proved that cricket was his true calling.
One of the early turning points in his career came when Suresh Raina noticed him during a domestic game and praised his fielding skills. Over time, Sameer Rizvi adapted his game, moving from being an opening batter to a middle-order player, where his strength against spin and big-hitting ability stood out.
He made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh at just 16 in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy. His biggest breakthrough came in the UP T20 League, where he scored 455 runs in nine innings, including two centuries and the fastest hundred of the tournament in just 47 balls.
Sameer Rizvi entered the IPL in 2024 when Chennai Super Kings signed him for ₹8.40 crore, making him the most expensive uncapped player that season. He made an instant impact by hitting his very first ball for a six against Rashid Khan. In 2025, he moved to Delhi Capitals and impressed again with an unbeaten 58 off 25 balls against Punjab Kings. So far, he has played 14 IPL matches, scoring 242 runs at an average of 34.57 and a strike rate of 143.20, including two half-centuries.
Well Played, Sameer Rizvi!
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