Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel set the tone with a key contribution in their IPL 2025 encounter against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, April 16. The left-arm spinner broke the opening stand by removing Riyan Parag, who managed just 8 runs from 11 balls. RR were 76/1 at the time.
The breakthrough came in the ninth over, with Axar delivering a length ball on middle. Parag leaned in for a drive but missed as the ball spun away, beating the bat and hitting the stumps. He was well short of the ball’s line. This marked Axar’s first wicket of the season after going wicketless in his previous five outings. He’ll be eager to build on this performance moving forward.
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As of now, Delhi Capitals (DC) are performing well in the IPL 2025 season, sitting in second place with 4 wins and 1 loss. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are struggling in the competition, placed in eighth position with 2 wins and 4 losses.
Jaiswal keeps RR on track in 189-run chase vs DC
A solid batting effort from Yashasvi Jaiswal has kept RR ahead in the 189-run chase against DC in the IPL 2025 match. Skipper Sanju Samson retired hurt after scoring 31 off 19 balls due to a rib injury. DC, who were invited to bat first, posted 188/5 in 20 overs.
Jake Fraser-McGurk was dismissed cheaply, and Karun Nair was run out for a three-ball duck. Abishek Porel top-scored with 49 off 37 balls, including one six and five boundaries. KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, and skipper Axar Patel contributed with 38 (32), 34* (18), and 34 (14) respectively, while Ashutosh Sharma remained unbeaten on 15 off 11 balls.
Jofra Archer was RR’s standout bowler, finishing with 2/32, while Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga took one wicket each.
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