Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel has advised his team to move past the disappointment of their significant nine-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and concentrate on upcoming matches. The defeat came as Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismantled the DC batting lineup, restricting them to 75 runs, a total easily chased down by RCB with 81 balls to spare.
Axar expressed the importance of leaving behind the previous match’s outcome and focusing on the next game. He highlighted the need for the top-order batsmen to handle the early swing better, acknowledging the skill of the opposition bowlers. Axar credited the bowlers for their performance while emphasizing the missed opportunities that could have altered the course of the game.
Reflecting on the team’s current three-game losing streak, Axar acknowledged the momentum shifts but stressed the need to maintain consistency and not dwell on past scenarios. He emphasized the demanding nature of the IPL and the necessity of approaching each game with a positive mindset, especially with only six matches left to secure a playoff spot.
Axar underlined the significance of positivity within the team, emphasizing the detrimental impact of negativity on performance. He encouraged his teammates to stay focused, avoid blame games, and build on their previous successes to navigate the challenges ahead.
