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Sameer Rizvi is the hottest name in Indian cricket right now. With 160 runs in just 2 innings — including scores of 70* and 90 — the Delhi Capitals youngster leads the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026 and has single-handedly powered DC to a 2-1 start (2 wins, 1 loss).
🧢 Orange Cap Leader: Rizvi leads all run-scorers in IPL 2026 with 160 runs at an average of 160.00. He has hit 11 sixes — more than any other batter in the tournament — and has the highest average among all batters with 100+ runs.
BIOGRAPHY
Full Name: Sameer Rizvi · Born: ~2004, Uttar Pradesh · Age: ~21 · Role: Right-hand middle-order batter · IPL Teams: CSK (2024), DC (2025–present) · Auction Price: ₹8.4 crore (CSK, 2024 auction)
Rizvi burst onto the scene at the 2024 IPL auction when CSK paid ₹8.4 crore for the uncapped youngster — making him one of the most expensive uncapped buys in IPL history. He showed flashes of brilliance at CSK before moving to Delhi Capitals, where he has found his perfect role under captain Axar Patel.
What makes Rizvi special is his ability to dominate from the first ball. Unlike many young Indian batters who take time to settle, Rizvi plays with the confidence and shot selection of a seasoned international. His wristy innovation through the leg side, powerful hitting over extra cover, and ability to clear the boundary against both pace and spin make him the most complete young Indian batter since Yashasvi Jaiswal.
IPL 2026 — RECORD-BREAKING START
Match 5 vs LSG — The Rescue Act (70* off ~45 balls)
Against LSG, DC were in deep trouble — losing both openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka cheaply, with four wickets down in the powerplay. Rizvi walked in and played the most mature innings of IPL 2026 to that point. He rebuilt the innings with Tristan Stubbs (39*), steering DC to a 6-wicket victory chasing 142. His unbeaten 70 showed not just power but extraordinary temperament for a 21-year-old.
Match 8 vs MI — The Masterclass (90 off 51 balls)
Against MI's world-class bowling attack of Bumrah, Boult, and Chahar, Rizvi produced the innings of the tournament. His 90 featured devastating hitting against all bowlers, including pulling Bumrah for six and driving Boult through the covers. He was dismissed 10 short of a century, but his knock had already won the game — DC chased down 163 with 11 balls to spare.
SAMEER RIZVI — IPL 2026 STATS
| Match | Opponent | Runs | Balls | 6s | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | vs LSG | 70* | ~45 | 4 | DC won by 6 wkts |
| Match 8 | vs MI | 90 | 51 | 7 | DC won by 6 wkts |
| Match 14 | vs GT | — | — | — | DC lost by 1 run |
| Total | 160+ | Avg: 160.00 · 11 sixes | |||
ORANGE CAP CONTENDER
After Match 14, Rizvi was overtaken by Yashasvi Jaiswal (170 runs) at the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard, but remains the tournament's most explosive batter with the highest six-hitting count. If Rizvi maintains this form across 14 matches, he's on track for 800+ runs — which would challenge most Orange Cap records. At his age, with his talent, Indian cricket might be looking at its next generational batter.
DC's campaign took a hit with the 1-run loss to GT in Match 14, but Rizvi's performances have given the franchise something to build around. Captain Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav provide the experience, while Rizvi provides the X-factor that every title-winning team needs.
