Axar Patel, the all-rounder of Delhi Capitals (DC), was awarded the Player of the Match for his impressive performance during the team’s victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, April 24th. As the franchise vice-captain, he made significant contributions with both bat and ball, scoring 34 important runs and taking two wickets.
After Washington Sundar had claimed three wickets in an over and reduced the Delhi Capitals (DC) batting unit to 62-5, Axar Patel stepped up to bat. He scored 34 runs at a run-a-ball pace, which helped DC reach a total of 144 in the first innings.
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Later, he also showcased his bowling skills and took the crucial wickets of Mayank Agarwal and Aiden Markram, finishing his four overs with figures of 2-21 that helped the Capitals defend the total against their opposition in the contest.
Also Read: DC vs SRH: “He Bowled Only Two Overs In The Match,” Wasim Jaffer Not Happy With SRH Underutilising Umran Malik
Despite a subpar season for Delhi Capitals (DC), Axar Patel has been among their top performers. The franchise will be banking on his exceptional performance to improve their current standing in the season.
IPL 2023 | India National Cricket Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)
My Form Is Down To Lady Luck This Season: Axar Patel
The Delhi Capitals all-rounder while talking to Mukesh Kumar after the game spoke about the secret behind his form and credited his wife for being a lucky charm for him. For the uninitiated, Axar Patel tied the knot in January 2023.
“My form these days is down to lady luck, I will give you 100 marks for guessing that. Also, I am feeling confident, I played well in the Tests and I have also batted well in T20s for the last one year with India, so just carrying that confidence forward. It is very important to maintain consistency.”
Also Read: SRH vs DC: “I Believe Axar Patel Should Be Appointed The Captain Of DC”- Sunil Gavaskar
Although not a pleasing display to watch, Axar Patel’s scratchy innings was effective in getting the job done. His partnership with Manish Pandey turned out to be match-defining as it provided the bowlers with a defendable total that they ultimately succeeded in defending. The player shared his thoughts on his batting approach during the innings.
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“The general idea was that it was a slow wicket, because it was being discussed in the dugout as well. So, I thought that the deeper you take your innings on this wicket, the better it will be. Me and Manish decided that we will take on the bowlers in the last 3-4 overs and began rotating strike.”
On Saturday, April 29th, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other once again at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams are struggling to climb out of the bottom of the points table and will be looking to secure a victory.
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DC vs SRH: "I Have Played Well In Tests, Also In T20s For The Last Year - Axar Patel Comments On His Form After DC's 2nd Win Of IPL 2023
Published - 25 Apr 2023, 07:39 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
Axar Patel, the all-rounder of Delhi Capitals (DC), was awarded the Player of the Match for his impressive performance during the team’s victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, April 24th. As the franchise vice-captain, he made significant contributions with both bat and ball, scoring 34 important runs and taking two wickets.
After Washington Sundar had claimed three wickets in an over and reduced the Delhi Capitals (DC) batting unit to 62-5, Axar Patel stepped up to bat. He scored 34 runs at a run-a-ball pace, which helped DC reach a total of 144 in the first innings.
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Later, he also showcased his bowling skills and took the crucial wickets of Mayank Agarwal and Aiden Markram, finishing his four overs with figures of 2-21 that helped the Capitals defend the total against their opposition in the contest.
Also Read: DC vs SRH: “He Bowled Only Two Overs In The Match,” Wasim Jaffer Not Happy With SRH Underutilising Umran Malik
Despite a subpar season for Delhi Capitals (DC), Axar Patel has been among their top performers. The franchise will be banking on his exceptional performance to improve their current standing in the season.
IPL 2023 | India National Cricket Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)
My Form Is Down To Lady Luck This Season: Axar Patel
The Delhi Capitals all-rounder while talking to Mukesh Kumar after the game spoke about the secret behind his form and credited his wife for being a lucky charm for him. For the uninitiated, Axar Patel tied the knot in January 2023.
“My form these days is down to lady luck, I will give you 100 marks for guessing that. Also, I am feeling confident, I played well in the Tests and I have also batted well in T20s for the last one year with India, so just carrying that confidence forward. It is very important to maintain consistency.”
Also Read: SRH vs DC: “I Believe Axar Patel Should Be Appointed The Captain Of DC”- Sunil Gavaskar
Although not a pleasing display to watch, Axar Patel’s scratchy innings was effective in getting the job done. His partnership with Manish Pandey turned out to be match-defining as it provided the bowlers with a defendable total that they ultimately succeeded in defending. The player shared his thoughts on his batting approach during the innings.
Also Read: IPL 2023 Live Telecast: GT vs MI Live Telecast Channel- Where To Watch IPL Live On TV? Match 35
“The general idea was that it was a slow wicket, because it was being discussed in the dugout as well. So, I thought that the deeper you take your innings on this wicket, the better it will be. Me and Manish decided that we will take on the bowlers in the last 3-4 overs and began rotating strike.”
On Saturday, April 29th, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other once again at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams are struggling to climb out of the bottom of the points table and will be looking to secure a victory.
Virat Kohli | Rohit Sharma | Rishabh Pant | KL Rahul | Suryakumar Yadav | Sanju Samson | Shreyas Iyer | Yuzvendra Chahal | Jasprit Bumrah
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