Delhi Capitals Coach Hemang Badani Reflects on Missed Playoff Opportunity
Inconsistent cricket cost us playoffs, admits DC coach Hemang Badani
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Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani acknowledged the team's lack of consistency as a key factor in missing the IPL playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Despite a final victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, the team finished sixth with seven wins from 14 matches.
- 01Delhi Capitals have missed the IPL playoffs for five consecutive seasons, last qualifying in 2021.
- 02The team finished sixth in the IPL 2026 points table with seven wins and seven losses.
- 03Hemang Badani emphasized the need for consistent performance across all 20 overs.
- 04Last season, DC narrowly missed qualification by just one point.
- 05In their final match, DC defended a total of 203 runs against KKR, winning by 40 runs.
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Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Hemang Badani expressed regret over the team's inability to play consistent cricket, which led to their failure to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Despite ending their campaign with a 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), DC finished sixth in the points table with seven wins and seven losses from 14 matches. Badani pointed out that the team had not played a full 20 overs of consistent cricket, which was crucial for success. He noted that last season, they missed out on playoffs by just one point, highlighting the importance of every match. In their final game, DC successfully defended a total of 203 runs, with notable contributions from KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and David Miller, leading to a comprehensive win over KKR.
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