Axar Patel Shines Bright But DC Wobble Against RR in Crucial IPL 2025 Clash
What a rollercoaster of a match we're witnessing between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tonight! The energy is electric, and the action has been non-stop right from the first ball. Let’s dive into how this game has unfolded so far, and trust me—it's been nothing short of drama, fireworks, and a few heartbreaks for DC fans.
Delhi Capitals were put into bat first after Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to chase under lights—perhaps hoping to use the dew to their advantage. DC started off with some flair as Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel showed early intent. JFM took on Jofra Archer in the very first over with a couple of crisp boundaries, and then Porel absolutely went berserk in the second over, smashing Tushar Deshpande for 23 runs! Kotla was buzzing.
However, DC's momentum was quickly stalled. Fraser-McGurk mistimed one and was caught by Jaiswal, and then came a horrible mix-up—Karun Nair, fresh from an 89 in the previous game, was run out for a duck. It felt like a big opportunity wasted. KL Rahul tried to anchor the innings and even showed some aggressive strokes, but Archer eventually got the better of him—caught by Hetmyer at deep midwicket.
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And just when things looked like they might calm down, Porel, who was looking solid on 49, fell short of his fifty by holing out to Parag. It was a soft dismissal, right after he got a life too. You could see the disappointment on his face.
But then entered the man of the moment—Axar Patel. What a captain’s knock he's been playing! He brought the momentum back in DC's favour with a stunning assault on Hasaranga. Three consecutive boundaries—two fours and a six—set the crowd on fire! It was a thrilling passage of play that had everyone on their feet. Axar wasn't just hitting, he was placing those shots with surgical precision, taking on spin and pace alike.
Unfortunately, his cameo too came to an end at a crucial time, with DC still needing a strong finish. As things stand, DC are five down, with the score hovering around 150 in the 18th over. Stubbs is still out there, and if he can tee off in the last couple of overs, we could see Delhi pushing towards that 180-190 mark—which might be just about competitive on this track.
Both teams came in unchanged today, sticking with what worked previously, but clearly, the Royals have done their homework. Their bowlers, especially Theekshana and Hasaranga, tightened the screws after the powerplay, and Archer looks back to his old self, delivering with pace and control.
It's going to be a thrilling chase no matter what the final score is. RR have the firepower in their top order with Jaiswal, Samson, and Parag, but this DC bowling attack—led by Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav—won’t make it easy.
We’ve got a proper battle on our hands tonight, folks. Keep your snacks close and your eyes glued—this one is going down to the wire!
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