Watch: Prince Yadav, Tristan Stubbs involved in heated moment during LSG vs DC IPL 2026 clash

On the fifth day of the IPL 2026, although Delhi Capitals (DC) claimed a comfortable win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the visitors DC had a rough start, while the chase was below par by modern standards. While DC were struggling at chase, LSG pacer Prince Yadav and DC batter Tristan Stubbs had a heated moment. 

Both teams, LSG and DC, started their IPL 2026 journey with this match, as both teams were excited to begin the new season with a solid win. After Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss, he sent the hosts LSG to bat first.

DC bowlers controlled the first innings strongly, as the hosts were all out for 141 runs. DC pacers Lungi Ngidi (3/27) and T Natarajan (3/29) were on top with the ball, while only two home batters managed to reach the 20-run mark.

Tense exchange between Prince Yadav and Tristan Stubbs grabs attention

On the fifth ball of the fifth over, Tristan played a defensive shot to the pacer Prince and, staying outside the crease, he shouted no to the non-striker end batting partner Sameer Rizvi. Prince attempted to pick the ball on his follow-through as he would target the striker-end stumps, as the batter was outside the crease for a short time. 

However, Prince failed to grab the ball, but continued his charging body language to the batter with a straight look. Then Tristan and Prince had a little exchange of words, where both seemed heated. 

What triggered the on-field altercation in LSG vs DC match

It was the time when DC were under pressure at 30/4 while chasing the target of 142 runs. Coming to bat at no.6, while DC were battling at 26/4, Tristan hit a four on his first ball facing. Prince, who bagged two wickets along with delivering three wides in that over, produced a well-directed bouncer to the new batter Tristan, who stood still and hit for a four to the deep square leg. The heated argument happened on the very next delivery. 

Sameer and Tristan had a 119-run partnership for the unbroken fifth wicket that helped DC to comfortably chase down the target in 17.1 overs. Sameer scored 70 not out off 47 balls, while Tristan provided strong support with 39 not out off 32 balls.