Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel Reflects on Team's Resilience After IPL 2026 Season
IPL 2026: Proud of team's fighting spirit, says DC skipper Axar Patel
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Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel expressed pride in his team's fighting spirit despite a challenging IPL 2026 season, following their 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes and maintaining composure as a leader during high-pressure situations.
- 01Axar Patel highlighted the team's character in their last three matches, showcasing resilience despite earlier struggles.
- 02He noted that small margins in key moments defined DC's season, suggesting that a single match could have changed their campaign significantly.
- 03Patel emphasized the importance of a calm mindset for effective leadership, especially in high-pressure situations.
- 04In their final match, DC scored 203 runs, with significant contributions from KL Rahul (60 runs) and Axar Patel (39 runs).
- 05Kolkata Knight Riders were bowled out for 163 runs, with Kuldeep Yadav taking key wickets that shifted the momentum.
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After a tumultuous IPL 2026 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel expressed pride in his team's resilience, particularly following their 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their final league match at Eden Gardens. Reflecting on the season, Patel praised the fighting spirit displayed in the last three matches, stating, "No one thought that we would just give up and think we are already out." He acknowledged the importance of learning from mistakes and emphasized that small margins in crucial moments could have drastically altered their campaign.
Patel also shared insights on his growth as a captain, highlighting the need for a calm mindset to make sound decisions under pressure. He stated, "If you are not in a good frame of mind, then you can take wrong decisions or get frustrated." In the decisive match, DC posted 203 runs, with KL Rahul leading the charge with 60 runs and Patel contributing 39 runs. The bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav, dismantled KKR for 163 runs, sealing a positive end to their season.
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