LSG vs DC | Twitter goes crazy as Delhi script first away win of IPL 2026

Delhi Capitals have given fans one of the most intense games of IPL 2026 so far. Going against Lucknow Super Giants, the team was almost written off, being 26/4 in the chase. But Rizvi and Stubbs led them to win the game, which even made DC the first team to win an away game in IPL 2026.

The first four games played in IPL 2026 were all won by the home teams. Amidst this, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals went against each other at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Delhi Capitals was able to win the toss in this game, as the team decided to bowl first, a decision which paid off well.

Delhi Capitals had a good start with the ball, as the team quickly took the wickets of LSG’s top order. But Mitchell Marsh and Abdul Samad scored well to ensure that their team reached a competitive total. LSG finished their innings being all out at 141, as Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan took 3 wickets each for Delhi Capitals.

The start of the chase was not good for Delhi Capitals. Their top order fell cheaply to LSG's bowling line-up, which even put the team at 26/4. But at this moment, Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs took the center stage. Rizvi went on to score 70 off 47, as Delhi Capitals won the game by 6 wickets and 17 balls remaining.

Let's see how Twitter has reacted to Delhi winning the first away game of IPL 2026.

Historic for IPL 2026

The win secured by Delhi Capitals was historic just for this season. It has made them the first team to win an away game this season.

Goenka Becomes John

Sanjeev Goenka seemed to be the happiest person when Delhi stood at 26/4. Losing the game from this moment would've made him wait for Rishabh Pant in the dressing room.

Not an End to This

Delhi Capitals have ended the streak of home teams winning games in IPL 2026. But they have not broken the streak of the team winning the toss, eventually winning the match.