DC vs RR: 'One change turned everything around' — Axar Patel makes a big revelation after the win over RR.

On Sunday, the Delhi Capitals snapped a streak of five consecutive defeats at their home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, defeating the Rajasthan Royals by five wickets with four balls to spare. With this victory, Delhi kept their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive. Delhi captain Axar Patel revealed that his team made a specific adjustment, which yielded a positive result.

Notably, in the 62nd match of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals batted first and posted a total of 193 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, Delhi successfully chased down the target in 19.2 overs, losing five wickets in the process. Following the win, Delhi captain Axar Patel remarked that winning at home is always a pleasant experience, and securing a victory—especially after a series of consecutive losses—feels truly special.

Axar Patel’s Statement

“This was our final home match of the season. Since we won, it turned out to be a special moment. Winning at home brings even greater joy because the fans come out in large numbers to support you; the happiness derived from such a win is immense. We made a specific adjustment. During our losing streak, I had consistently pointed out that we were losing wickets too frequently. That was the core issue. If you observed today’s game, after a substantial opening partnership was established, the subsequent batsmen were able to finish the match effectively. So, I believe the key factor was that we did not lose wickets at regular intervals, and we reaped the benefits of that approach. Whenever a wicket fell, a solid partnership followed, and we ultimately succeeded in winning the match.” — Axar Patel, Captain, Delhi Capitals

Axar Praises the Bowlers

Axar Patel also took the opportunity to commend his bowling attack. He stated, “On several occasions throughout the season, we have staged strong comebacks. Even when runs were flowing during the Powerplay, we managed to bounce back effectively during the middle overs. We successfully turned the tide by taking three wickets in a single over against the Royals.” “I am happy with my bowling unit because they never lost heart.”

What was the conversation with Starc?

Axar Patel revealed the details of his conversation with the in-form Mitchell Starc. He said, “I simply congratulated Starc, and our discussion centered on how to formulate a plan for the new batsman—specifically, how to set the field. Not engaging in excessive conversation with Starc actually worked to our advantage. When I went to the boundary, I managed to take a catch. I am extremely pleased with his performance.”