New Delhi, April 4 Sameer Rizvi smashed a brilliant 90 off 51 balls to lead Delhi Capitals to an easy six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.
Mumbai Indians could only manage 162 for six, as they failed to build partnerships. Only Rohit Sharma (35) and Suryakumar contributed from the top and middle order. Naman Dhir scored 28.
Delhi Capitals' Mukesh Kumar (2/26) bowled well, dismissing the Mumbai top order.
Chasing 163, the hosts overcame early jitters to win comfortably in 18.1 overs. Opener Pathum Nissanka contributed a quick 44 after Delhi lost KL Rahul (1) and Nitish Rana (0) cheaply.
Rizvi hit seven sixes and as many fours in his 51-ball innings.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians: 162 for 6 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 51, Rohit Sharma 35, Naman Dhir 28; Mukesh Kumar 2/26)
Delhi Capitals: 164 for 4 in 18.1 overs (Sameer Rizvi 90, Pathum Nissanka 44; Deepak Chahar 1/20)