On Wednesday, April 16, the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals in an exciting Super Over battle at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in their sixth IPL encounter, capping an incredible evening full of highs and lows.
Thanks to outstanding batting performances from captain Axar Patel (34 off 14), Tristan Stubbs (34* off 18), and Abhishek Porel (49 off 37), the hosts amassed 188/5 in 20 overs. In response, the Rajasthan Royals nearly reached the goal thanks to half-centuries from Nitish Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Mitchell Starc, a speed wonder, was crucial for the Delhi Capitals, though, as the home team won the Super Over.
Axar Patel, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, spoke extensively to the media during the post-match news conference about a number of subjects, including his form, his captaincy style, and the Super Over victory.
“I’m having fun in my role as captain. All of this was done for state cricket as well. I am aware of what I should and shouldn’t do. The greatest thing is when you have the opportunity to manage the squad as you see fit and when you can play cricket the way you want to. Both on and off the pitch, I’m having fun’, he remarked.
The captain joked, “Aisi situation mei main hi kyon aage aa jata hoon” (Why do I always come forward in such situations) when asked about playing the Super Over. However, it is in these circumstances that the team’s character is shown. Seeing my squad play this well and win in this circumstance was excellent for me as captain.
“Getting the reverse swing is one thing, but executing it is very important,” Axar Patel remarked, praising Starc for his outstanding bowling ability.
Under pressure, Starc was doing it incredibly well. During the team meetings, we had already discussed the field placement. I only requested that he support himself. I believed he was doing it right today when he came to bowl the eighteenth over; he understood where to bowl. He is a legend for Australia and a huge player. The left-handed batter went on, “He has a very clear mindset as to how he is going to execute his plans even in the death overs.”
The 31-year-old stated, “I’ve been batting well since a year and a half,” in reference to his personal batting form. I bat in accordance with the team’s needs. I came out to bat a little late since we were sticking to that left-right combo in this game. I simply do what the team requires since it’s a team game.
The team led by Axar Patel now leads the points table with five victories and ten points from six games after this fantastic triumph. On Saturday, April 19, they will now play the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
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