Delhi Capitals Captain Axar Patel Celebrates Team's Victory and Mitchell Starc's Stellar Return
‘That’s why he is a legend of the game’: After DC break losing streak, captain Axar praises the great Aussie no end
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Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel expressed his joy after the team's victory in the 2026 Indian Premier League, where they chased down 226 runs against Rajasthan Royals. He praised Mitchell Starc's impressive return to form, highlighting his critical wickets that helped secure the win.
- 01Delhi Capitals ended their losing streak by defeating Rajasthan Royals.
- 02Mitchell Starc made a significant impact in his first match back after injuries.
- 03Starc took 3 wickets, including key players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja.
- 04KL Rahul was named Player of the Match for his 75 runs off 40 balls.
- 05Axar Patel emphasized the importance of executing game plans effectively.
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In a thrilling match on Friday night, the Delhi Capitals triumphed over the Rajasthan Royals in the 2026 Indian Premier League, successfully chasing down a target of 226 runs. Captain Axar Patel was elated with the team's performance, particularly praising Mitchell Starc, who returned from injury to take 3 wickets in his first match of the season. Starc's early strikes set the tone for the Capitals, who had previously faced defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite Rajasthan's captain Riyan Parag scoring 90 runs, the Capitals' bowlers, including Kyle Jamieson, managed to restrict them effectively. With notable contributions from KL Rahul, who scored 75 runs off 40 balls, and Pathum Nissanka, the Capitals secured victory in 19.1 overs with seven wickets remaining. Axar highlighted the team's excellent execution of their game plan, stating that both batting and bowling departments performed exceptionally well.
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This victory helps boost the morale of the Delhi Capitals team and their fans, marking a turnaround after a series of losses.
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