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[CRK] Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals Deserved to Lose Against Punjab Kings

Shaurya Morgan · · 2 min read
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Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals Deserved to Lose Against Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has lashed out at his fielders for missing crucial chances and at his bowlers for the way they bowled in the powerplay. Axar said that DC “deserved to lose” the run-fest against Punjab Kings in Delhi.

DC amassed 264 for 2 on the back of a KL Rahul century, but went down by six wickets with seven balls to spare, in what was a record IPL chase by PBKS. Karun Nair dropped Shreyas Iyer twice in two overs – on 29 and 35 – and the PBKS captain went on to score an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls. DC put down six catches in all in the innings, two each of Prabhsimran Singh and Iyer, and one each of Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly.

Repeating Mistakes

“We are repeating the same mistakes,” Axar said after the game. “On such a wicket if you are not supporting the bowler and giving so many chances, then I think you deserve to lose. At the same time, our bowling unit also has to look at the way they bowled in the powerplay.”

PBKS smashed 116 runs in the powerplay, the second-highest IPL team total in that phase.

Areas for Improvement

“Overall the way our fast bowlers bowled in the powerplay and our bowling and the fielding and opportunities we missed, I think they are the main reasons [we lost].”

Axar felt that DC’s 264 was “a very good score” on a flat Arun Jaitley surface, but not grabbing the crucial moments and repeating the mistakes cost the team. DC have now lost back-to-back games and sit sixth on the points table with three wins and four losses.

“On this kind of wicket, 267 [264] was a very good score,” Axar said. “I said at the toss as well that if we managed to grab the crucial moments, the earlier games could have gone our way and we can win in future as well. But the main thing is that you need to grab the moment. We will go back and see what areas we can improve upon.”

  • Delhi Capitals have lost back-to-back games
  • DC sit sixth on the points table with three wins and four losses
  • PBKS achieved a record IPL chase with 116 runs in the powerplay
Shaurya Morgan
Shaurya Morgan

Shaurya Morgan is a Cricket Editor specializing in match analysis and tactical insights. With a sharp eye for detail, he breaks down strategies, highlights key performances, and brings fans closer to the drama of the game. He leads the “Match Insights” and “Player Performance Breakdown” segments, offering clear explanations of how teams adapt and players excel under pressure. Shaurya’s work blends data-driven analysis with storytelling that captures the excitement of cricket at every level.

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