In IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) are grappling with a dismal performance, with captain Axar Patel scoring only 33 runs across several matches, making it one of the lowest records for IPL captains after seven innings. Following a recent defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, head coach Hemang Badani stressed that the team's struggles are not solely the fault of any one player but a collective issue. DC has faced a series of gut-wrenching defeats at home, often due to unpredictable pitch conditions that have hindered their performance. Badani noted that DC's powerplay metrics are particularly concerning, as they are failing to score runs, losing wickets, and not bowling effectively. He acknowledged that understanding the pitch conditions is crucial, and although DC had the chance to make strategic decisions, they have not capitalized on them. Moving forward, Badani emphasized the importance of collective team performance, stating that at least 60-70% of players need to perform consistently for the team to succeed.