Things went from bad to worse for the Delhi Capitals as they suffered another early setback in their chase against the Lucknow Super Giants. After losing KL Rahul for a golden duck in the very first over, DC were dealt a second massive blow when skipper Axar Patel was also dismissed for a duck.
This time, it was young pacer Prince Yadav who made the breakthrough, producing a delivery that completely outfoxed the experienced all-rounder. Axar walked in at a critical juncture, with Delhi already under pressure after losing key top-order batters, including Pathum Nissanka and Nitish Rana.
Known for his ability to steady the innings and build partnerships, Axar was expected to anchor the chase and guide Delhi out of trouble. He has played similar rescue roles on numerous occasions for both India and his IPL franchise. However, on this occasion, he had no answers to the precision of the young LSG pacer.
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Prince Yadav delivered a full-length ball that angled in sharply, tempting Axar into playing across the line. Attempting a flick towards the leg side, the left-hander misjudged the line completely. The ball sneaked past his bat, brushed the pads, and went on to crash into the stumps, leaving the batter stunned.
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The early double strike left Delhi reeling, losing two key players for no runs and putting their chase of a modest 141 in serious jeopardy. LSG, who had struggled earlier with the bat, suddenly found themselves back in the contest, thanks to their disciplined and aggressive new-ball bowling.
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With momentum shifting rapidly, the pressure was firmly on Delhi’s middle order to rebuild. Meanwhile, Lucknow’s bowlers sensed an opportunity to tighten their grip on the game, knowing that a few more wickets could completely derail the Capitals’ chase.
