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Axar Patel admitted Delhi Capitals may already be planning for next season after KKR’s dominant win further dented DC’s IPL 2026 playoff hopes.

DC captain Axar Patel finally appeared to concede defeat in his team’s IPL 2026 campaign after DC suffered a crushing loss against KKR.

After restricting Delhi to just 142 runs in 20 overs, KKR, powered by a stunning century from Finn Allen.

'Will plan for next year': Axar Patel finally gives up on DC’s IPL 2026 campaign after crushing defeat vs KKR

Axar Patel

'Will plan for next year': Axar Patel finally gives up on DC’s IPL 2026 campaign

Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash. KKR chased down the 143-run target with 34 balls to spare.

KKR bulldozed DC by 8 wickets in their IPL 2026 clash

KKR overhauled DC's 143-run target with 34 balls to spare

KKR's star opener Finn Allen in this frame. (IPL)

IPL 2026: Allen's ton keeps KKR playoff hopes alive after thrashing DC by 8 wkts

Gautam Gambhir was in attendance during Delhi Capitals versus Kolkata Knight Riders Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley stadium

Gautam Gambhir attended DC vs KKR IPL 2026 clash in Delhi

Gambhir was also seen having a long chat with national selector RP Singh

Gautam Gambhir attends DC vs KKR IPL 2026 clash, spotted having intense chat with India selector. (Screenshot)

Gambhir attends DC vs KKR clash, spotted having intense chat with selector

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and put Delhi Capitals to bat first in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley stadium

KKR won the toss and chose to bowl first against DC

Here are the playing XI of both the sides:

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane (L) and DC skipper Axar Patel in frame. (Screenshot)

IPL 2026: KKR elect to bowl against DC, Axar makes 2 changes; know playing XIs

The IPL 2026 playoff race is heating up as only six teams remain in contention for a crucial top-two finish ahead of the league stage finale.

IPL 2026 season has almost reached the business end, with the playoff race now heating up rapidly. 

Only six of the ten team still remain mathematically alive in the race for those coveted top-two positions.

IPL 2026 playoff race explained: Teams still in contention for top-two finish and qualification scenarios

IPL 2026 playoff race explained: Teams still in contention for top-two finish

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Indian sports officials have reportedly been warned against treating major multi-sport events casually, with stricter monitoring planned for upcoming international competitions.

India’s sports administrators have reportedly been issued a strong warning ahead of upcoming international multi-sport events.

Authorities made it clear that officials treating these assignments as “paid holidays” could be sent back midway through the competitions.

Indian sports officials warned against treating multi-sport events as ‘paid holidays’ amid strict new stance

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England's pacer Mahika Gaur has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand with fractured foot. England and New Zealand will play a three-match series

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