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Delhi Capitals' skipper Axar Patel remains calm after their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, suggesting no immediate changes to the team despite the loss. He emphasized that the team's overall process is still on track and credited SRH's strong performance.
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabadâs dominant win over Delhi Capitals was once again defined by Abhishek Sharmaâs explosive batting and a disciplined bowling effort led by Eshan Malinga. However, DC skipper Axar Patel remained calm after the defeat, suggesting no immediate panic or changes to the XI despite the heavy loss.
Speaking after the match, Axar backed his squad and stressed that the teamâs overall process was still on track. He said, "No, right now it doesnât feel like that, because the kind of cricket that is going on - if you see, obviously we are batting well and bowling well. It feels like, I think you know, when the wicket is so good, then this should be considered an off day and forgotten."
He also acknowledged missed opportunities in the field that hurt DCâs chances against Abhishekâs onslaught. "The run-out and the catch we missed - had we taken it, we could have restricted them," he said, while still giving full credit to SRHâs batting firepower.
Axar further added that even good execution sometimes fails against extraordinary batting. "If someone bats that well, and their execution is not lacking, credit must be given for such a performance... when a batsman bats like this, the coach and the captain must accept that even a captain cannot stop someone," he explained.
He also emphasised the importance of support within the team environment during tough games, particularly for bowlers under pressure.
The match itself saw Abhishek Sharma produce a breathtaking unbeaten 135 off 68 balls, powering SRH to a massive 242/2. Despite a brief fightback from Delhiâs middle order, Malingaâs 4/32 broke the chase apart as DC were restricted to 195/9.
Abhishekâs knock, supported by Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, ensured SRHâs dominance from the start, while Axar admitted that sometimes, opponents simply outplay you on the day.
Axar Patel indicated that there would be no immediate changes to the XI, emphasizing that the team's overall process is still on track despite the defeat.
Abhishek Sharma was the standout player for SRH, showcasing explosive batting that contributed significantly to their victory over DC.
Delhi Capitals missed key opportunities, including a run-out and a dropped catch, which Axar Patel noted could have changed the outcome of the match.

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