Axar Patel Reflects on Delhi Capitals' Heavy Defeat to RCB
Axar Patel reacts to DC’s nine-wicket loss to RCB: ‘Even I don’t know what happened’
The Indian Express
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The Delhi Capitals faced a crushing nine-wicket loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Arun Jaitley Stadium, marking their lowest powerplay score in IPL history. Captain Axar Patel expressed confusion over the team's performance and emphasized the need to learn from the defeat as they prepare for their next match against Rajasthan Royals.
- 01Delhi Capitals were bowled out for just 75 runs, the lowest powerplay score in IPL history.
- 02Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood delivered a devastating new ball spell.
- 03Captain Axar Patel admitted confusion over the team's performance.
- 04DC has now won only three out of eight matches this season.
- 05The team will face the Rajasthan Royals next on May 1.
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In a disappointing match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the Delhi Capitals suffered a nine-wicket defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Capitals were dismantled by the excellent bowling of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, who left them reeling at 8/6 and ultimately bowled them out for just 75 runs in 16.3 overs. This defeat marked the lowest powerplay score in IPL history at 13/6. Captain Axar Patel expressed his bewilderment at the team's performance, stating, “Even I don't know what happened,” and stressed the importance of moving on from this loss. He acknowledged the quality of the RCB bowlers and noted that had the top-order batsmen shown more resilience, the outcome could have been different. With only three wins in eight matches, the Capitals will look to bounce back against the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1.
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The loss has put pressure on the Delhi Capitals, affecting their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Fans and stakeholders will be looking for a strong response in the upcoming matches.
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