The IPL 2026 collision between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) as it immediately created drama Muhammad Shami A sensational first-ball hit on his LSG debut. Defending a modest total at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Shami was dismissed KL Rahul for the golden duck, his side gets off to a perfect start in the chase.
Mohammed Shami takes on KL Rahul to mark his LSG debut in style
Opening the bowling, Shami bowled a teasing one that drove Rahul into an ambitious drive. Looking to get off the mark soon, the DC batter went hard on the delivery but only managed a thick outside edge. The ball flew straight to third man Mohsen Khan He completed the safe catch by going backwards without scoring, leaving Rahul stunned.
The wicket was a memorable milestone for Shami, who made his debut for Lucknow Super Giants. Sunrisers Hyderabad Before IPL 2026. His immediate impact underscored his reputation as one of the deadliest new-ball bowlers in T20 cricket.
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Shami’s impressive record in IPL
It also dismissed Shami Rahul for the second golden duck in IPL history, achieving the same feat in 2022. The numbers further underline Shami’s dominance in this match-up – Rahul has struggled against him in T20s, averaging just a couple of dismissals.
Notably, Shami now holds the record for most runs in the first ball of an IPL innings, having achieved the feat five times. This is a testament to his ability to strike early and put opposing teams under pressure from the start.
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Delhi Capitals crumbled under pressure ahead of the battle of the star duo
Shami’s early breakthrough led to a dramatic collapse in the DC batting ranks. The visitors were in deep trouble as wickets kept falling one after the other. Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Ranaand captain Akhar Patel all were dismissed cheaply and rocked DC for just 4.3 overs on 4/26.
The failure in the top order has put enormous pressure on the middle order, with the required run rate steadily rising. LSG’s bowlers maintained tight lines and capitalized on the early pace, making it difficult for the Capitals to score.
When it looked like DC was headed for a heavy defeat, Samir Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs stepped in with joint cooperation. The duo soaked up the pressure and recovered shots with sensitive shot selection and impressive strike rotation.
Their 50-run stand for the fifth wicket took DC to 83/4 in 11 overs, bringing much-needed stability to the chase. Both strikers showed grit and determination, gradually shifting the momentum in their team’s favor and keeping alive what initially seemed like a lost cause.
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