Delhi Capitals End IPL Campaign on High Note

After wrapping up their IPL 2026 season with a convincing 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel reflected on the fighting qualities his side displayed in the closing stages. Speaking at Eden Gardens, Patel said he felt proud that the players kept battling even when results were not going their way. He pointed out that the group never considered giving up despite being out of playoff contention. The left-arm spinner stressed the value of acknowledging errors and working on improvements, adding that one different result could have altered their entire campaign. Patel also spoke about the mental demands of captaincy, noting that a calm mindset is essential when leading a high-profile T20 franchise. Earlier, KL Rahul’s aggressive 60 and Patel’s own 39 helped Delhi reach 203 for 5. Kolkata fell short at 163, handing the visitors a morale-boosting win on the final day of the league phase.