DC skipper Axar Patel explains why he didn’t bowl early against CSK: “I have injured my finger.”

On Saturday, April 5, the Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a margin of 25 runs at home. The rest of the batting lineup also made significant contributions as DC amassed a respectable total of 183 in their 20 overs.

The DC bowlers controlled the action in the second innings, preventing the CSK hitters from settling at any time. The hosts were under constant strain thanks to the frugal spells from each bowler. Vijay Shankar led CSK in scoring with 69* off 54 balls, but his plodding innings did not provide them the impetus they needed to reach the goal.

KL Rahul led the charge with a solid 77 off 51 balls after DC won the toss and decided to bat first.

Although he acknowledged that winning three straight games was difficult, DC captain Axar Patel gave tribute to everyone on the squad for their efforts, pointing out the team’s excellent balance. Despite being happy with the wins, the left-arm spinner talked about how his bowling was limited due to an injured finger. The captain emphasised how momentum may change at any time during the IPL and thought the team hasn’t played a flawless game yet.

“I didn’t think winning three straight would be simple. Everyone made a contribution, and the team balance seemed to be good. It’s satisfying to win three straight games as captain. In addition to having an injured finger, I was sparing myself by not bowling much today. There are some fantastic catches and some drops in every game. In my opinion as captain, we haven’t yet played a flawless game. At the post-match presentation, Axar stated, “The momentum can swing at any time because the IPL is a long tournament.”

The Delhi Capitals have risen to the top of the points table with six points after defeating LSG, SRH, and CSK in three straight games. On Thursday, April 10 in Bengaluru, they will play the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an attempt to extend their winning streak.