Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their winning momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets to register their fourth consecutive win of the mega event.
After registering a dominating win against RCB, DC captain Axar Patel lauded his team's confidence and strategic execution, which have kept them unbeaten so far.
"When we won three in three, thought that four out of four could also be possible (smiles). Everyone is playing with confidence, it feels nice (to have won four out of four)," said Axar Patel in post-match conference.
Axar also highlighted his tactical decisions with the ball and how spin played a crucial role in the middle overs.
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"We talk about match-ups and what is happening off the surface. I felt they like to face pacers, so tried to hold them back. Then the ball was spinning and bouncing, so thought of bowling spin in the powerplay. But the 19th over (that he bowled) was too tactical (laughs)," he added.
Axar also lavished praise on veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav and young Vipraj who picked up two wickets each.
"Kuldeep has been there for many years and to do it consistently on this big platform is a good thing. Vipraj, in the first two games, was feeling pressure but the way he bowled in the last game and this game, he is confident. Day by day, he is improving. He is giving the captain confidence and no better thing than that," Axar said.
He also reserved special mention for KL Rahul, whose composed innings took the team home under pressure.
"It becomes a very easy job for me. I have been in that situation, being used as a floater in pressure situations. It is not easy (changing positions). Having a player like him is a very good thing. I played a bad shot today to get out, but he played a mature innings and finished it off. He has been carrying his Champions Trophy form," he added.
After four consecutive wins, DC are currently on number two in the points table tally. DC will now face Mumbai Indians on April 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.