The Delhi Capitals faced an eight-wicket defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their latest IPL match, with Kuldeep Yadav struggling once again. Yadav, who bowled three overs and conceded 41 runs without taking a wicket, has now gone wicket-less in three consecutive games. His performance this season has been disappointing, with only seven wickets at an average of 50.29 over nine matches. Former Indian wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta emphasized the need for Yadav to bowl fuller deliveries, stating that getting hit for sixes off short balls is unacceptable. He argued that being hit off the front foot is more justifiable than being targeted from the back foot. Additionally, former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan suggested that Yadav could learn from Kolkata Knight Riders’ Anukul Roy, who effectively used pitch variations. Following the loss, Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel noted that the spinners made several mistakes, contributing to the team's downfall, particularly after losing five wickets in quick succession.