Former India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no guaranteed spot in the current Indian team. Kaif cited examples of Axar Patel and Shubman Gill being dropped despite leadership positions, emphasizing that consistent performance is crucial for all players.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel welcomed Rishabh Pant back to the franchise with a Hindi proverb after Pant's Rs 15 crore IPL trade from LSG. Pant, who scored 3,284 runs for DC previously, returns after two seasons with LSG.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel warmly welcomed Rishabh Pant back to the team with a humorous Hindi proverb after Pant's blockbuster IPL trade from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 15 crore.
Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
Delhi Capitals (DC) concluded their IPL 2026 campaign with a win but missed the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Poor home form, dropped catches, and a lack of wickets contributed to their sixth-place finish.
DC's Axar Patel and KKR's Ajinkya Rahane discuss their decisions to bowl first, citing chasing as a strength and the pitch conditions. Both captains reflect on their team's performance, with Patel acknowledging missed key moments leading to elimination, while Rahane expresses satisfaction with KKR's comeback.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia states the board cannot control player workload during IPL, citing interference with franchise operations, despite concerns over injuries and burnout affecting national team selections.
Mohammad Kaif criticizes Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel for publicly blaming teammate Kuldeep Yadav for struggles in IPL 2026, advocating for internal team dynamics over public criticism.
Mohammad Kaif criticizes Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel for publicly blaming teammate Kuldeep Yadav for struggles in IPL 2026, advocating for internal team dynamics over public criticism.
Axar Patel was fined Rs 12 lakh after Delhi Capitals maintained a slow over rate during their thrilling three-wicket IPL 2026 win over Punjab Kings. Axar scored 56 while David Miller added 51 in Delhi’s successful chase of 211. Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo as Delhi kept their playoff hopes alive.
Punjab Kings' bowling strategy faced criticism after Yuzvendra Chahal was not utilized in their three-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. Despite a strong start, PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, with dropped catches and a strong partnership from Axar Patel and David Miller proving costly. The team's spin-bowling coach cited seaming conditions favoring pacers for Chahal's omission.
Punjab Kings' bowling strategy faced criticism after Yuzvendra Chahal was not utilized in their three-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. Despite a strong start, PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, with dropped catches and a strong partnership from Axar Patel and David Miller proving costly. The team's spin-bowling coach cited seaming conditions favoring pacers for Chahal's omission.
Half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller helped Delhi Capitals chase 211 against Punjab Kings and stay alive in the IPL playoff race. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo. Madhav credited team support and coach Amay Khurasiya for shaping his all-round game, saying he stayed “in the zone” during the tense chase.
Half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller helped Delhi Capitals chase 211 against Punjab Kings and stay alive in the IPL playoff race. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo. Madhav credited team support and coach Amay Khurasiya for shaping his all-round game, saying he stayed “in the zone” during the tense chase.
Half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller helped Delhi Capitals chase 211 against Punjab Kings and stay alive in the IPL playoff race. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo. Madhav credited team support and coach Amay Khurasiya for shaping his all-round game, saying he stayed “in the zone” during the tense chase.
Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, chasing a massive 211 in Dharamsala. Counterattacking half-centuries from David Miller and Axar Patel were pivotal in the highest successful run chase at the venue. This crucial win keeps DC's IPL 2026 playoff aspirations alive, while PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive loss.
Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, chasing a massive 211 in Dharamsala. Counterattacking half-centuries from David Miller and Axar Patel were pivotal in the highest successful run chase at the venue. This crucial win keeps DC's IPL 2026 playoff aspirations alive, while PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive loss.
Finn Allen's maiden IPL century, a blistering 100 off 47 balls, powered Kolkata Knight Riders to victory against Delhi Capitals. His unbeaten knock, featuring 10 sixes, saw him join KKR's elite century-makers. Allen emphasized responsible batting after early wickets, acknowledging the challenging pitch and Axar Patel's bowling.
Delhi Capitals' playoff hopes are in dire straits after an eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. A batting collapse against KKR's spinners, coupled with a poor Net Run Rate, has pushed DC to eighth place. They now need to win all three remaining matches to have any chance of qualification, facing a must-win scenario in every upcoming fixture. Unless Delhi suddenly produce their most complete cricket of the season over the final three matches, IPL 2026 is rapidly heading towards an early finish for Axar Patel’s side.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel's batting woes deepened in IPL 2026, marking a new low with the second-worst captain's average in the league's history. His struggles, coupled with a dismal strike-rate, highlight a significant concern for the team amidst a challenging season. KKR's spinners effectively stifled Delhi's batting lineup, leading to a batting collapse.
Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders clash featuring three top Indian T20 spinners. Varun Chakravarthy is finding form after injury. Kuldeep Yadav struggles this IPL season. Axar Patel leads Delhi in wickets but faces captaincy scrutiny. The match highlights the spinners' recent journeys.
