Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning heist at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, overhauling Rajasthan Royals’ imposing 225/6 with seven wickets and overs to spare – their biggest chase triumph in IPL annals. Captain Axar Patel’s visible elation underscored a performance brimming with precision and firepower.
Reflecting on the win, Axar credited the squad’s unwavering commitment. ‘From the last interview after our previous match, I’ve been saying the same: show up daily, keep doing the right things, and results will follow. The lads delivered in style, and I’m over the moon,’ he shared.
Mitchell Starc’s comeback stole the show in the bowling department. The Aussie spearhead, slotted into the XI, scalped three big fish – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Ravindra Jadeja – conceding 40 runs. Axar gushed, ‘Stark is a legend. Returning after three months to bowl like that on this surface? That’s elite. Thrilled he’s back proving his pedigree.’
The captain also spotlighted the powerplay scalps of Vaibhav and Yashasvi, calling it a captain’s dream. ‘Nothing beats removing the opposition’s power-hitters early. It tilts the game massively in your favor,’ Axar noted, highlighting strategic execution.
RR’s innings was gritty, but DC’s batting firepower, led by KL Rahul’s match-winning 75, sealed a clinical chase in 19.1 overs. This victory not only boosts morale but positions Delhi as a formidable force, with Axar’s tactical acumen shining through. As the IPL intensifies, Capitals are gearing up for more fireworks.
