Axar Patel Reflects on Delhi Capitals' Disappointing IPL 2026 Loss

In a recent IPL 2026 match, the Delhi Capitals faced a crushing defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, managing only 75 runs. Captain Axar Patel reflected on the team's performance, attributing the loss to the failure of top-order batsmen and praising RCB's bowlers. With only three players reaching double digits, the Capitals' batting lineup struggled significantly. Patel emphasized the need for vigilance in cricket and the importance of learning from past matches. This defeat raises questions about the team's strategy moving forward in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 27, 2026, 23:04 IST

Match Overview

In the IPL 2026 match held tonight, the Delhi Capitals faced off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Winning the toss, RCB opted to bowl first. The Delhi Capitals struggled significantly, getting bowled out for just 75 runs in 16.3 overs. RCB chased down the target comfortably, losing only one wicket and sealing the match in the seventh over.

Axar Patel Discusses the Defeat

Following the humiliating defeat against RCB, Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel addressed the media. He attributed the loss to the performance of the top-order batsmen, specifically criticizing the team's first four batsmen. He praised RCB's bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, for their exceptional performance. Patel stated,

“I’m not sure what went wrong. Cricket demands constant alertness. We need to move on from this match. Looking at today’s performance, it had an impact, but if we had taken our catches or made a run against GT, the match could have turned in our favor.”

No Double-Digit Scores for Delhi Capitals

In a disappointing batting display, only three players from the Delhi Capitals managed to reach double digits. Opener KL Rahul was dismissed for just 1 run, while his partner Sahil Parkash failed to score. Nitish Rana also contributed only 1 run before being out. Samir Rizvi and Axar Patel did not score at all, and Tristan Stubbs managed just 5 runs.

Abhishek Porel was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 30 runs, while David Miller and Kyle Jamieson added 19 and 12 runs, respectively. Kuldeep Yadav could only muster 3 runs.