In a stunning turn of events at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals suffered a humiliating 9-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after folding for 75 in 16.3 overs. RCB romped home with ease, exposing DC’s vulnerabilities in the IPL showdown.
Skipper Axar Patel cut a confused figure in the post-match presser. ‘I’m still trying to figure out what went wrong,’ he confessed. Cricket’s daily grind demands vigilance, he noted, adding that dwelling on losses isn’t an option. ‘Forget it and move to the next game.’
The collapse was catastrophic: six down at 8 runs. RCB’s bowlers swung the ball menacingly, but Axar refused to call it unexpected. ‘They’re world-class; they’ve done this everywhere. Our top order needed to see off the new ball better.’
DC’s form has nosedived since early wins. A heartbreaker against GT marked the slide, with five losses in six. Axar waved away superstition: ‘Ifs and buts are part of the game. Just show up, stay sharp, and execute your plans.’
‘IPL doesn’t forgive complacency,’ he warned. Momentum matters, but obsession with ‘what could have been’ is futile. Axar rallied his troops: ‘Think positive, don’t blame each other. We’ve played well before; let’s stick to that mindset and bounce back.’ The road ahead tests their resilience.
