In a recent match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aaron Finch expressed his bewilderment at Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel's decision to bowl only four overs between him and Kuldeep Yadav, while part-time spinner Nitish Rana bowled his full quota. This strategic choice came under scrutiny after Abhishek Sharma's explosive performance, where he scored an unbeaten 135 runs, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding victory. Finch noted that Patel's defensive mindset suggests a lack of trust in his own abilities, particularly when facing left-handed batsmen. With the Delhi Capitals struggling at fifth place in the IPL 2026 standings, having won only three out of six matches, Finch believes that this conservative approach could be detrimental to the team's success. He emphasized the need for Patel to adopt a more aggressive strategy, especially when facing formidable opponents like Sharma.