Sameer Rizvi Shines with Unbeaten 58 to Lead DC to Victory Over PBKS

DC's Triumph in IPL 2025 Season Finale

On Saturday evening, Sameer Rizvi played a pivotal role in guiding Delhi Capitals (DC) to a 6-wicket victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their final league match of the IPL 2025 season. Chasing a target of 207 runs, Rizvi entered the game with his team needing 114 runs to secure a win. Displaying remarkable composure under pressure, he scored an impressive 58 runs off just 25 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. His outstanding performance earned him the title of 'Player of the Match' and allowed DC to conclude their season on a high note, despite not making it to the playoffs.

Sameer Rizvi Reflects on His Performance

Expressing his feelings about receiving the Player of the Match award, Rizvi stated, "It feels great to earn this recognition. I've been putting in a lot of effort into my game over the past few months. Initially, I lacked confidence, but this innings has changed that. When I came to bat, we needed over 120 runs. I took a few balls to settle in, recognized that the pitch was favorable, and then began to play my shots," as reported by a sports media outlet.

Match Highlights: DC vs PBKS

In the match, DC successfully chased down PBKS's total of 206 runs, finishing with three balls to spare. Karun Nair contributed significantly with a quick 44 runs off 27 balls. PBKS's openers, Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis, set a solid foundation, with Iyer scoring 53 runs from 34 balls and Stoinis remaining unbeaten on 44 runs from just 16 balls. Among the bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman stood out for DC, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs.