Axar Patel, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, was penalized by the BCCI for breaching the IPL code of conduct during a match against the Mumbai Indians. The incident occurred at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the Delhi Capitals suffered their first loss of the IPL 2025 season. Axar was fined INR 12 lakhs for his team’s slow over-rate during the match. Despite their strong start to the season, Delhi slipped to second place in the points table after the defeat. Karun Nair’s departure triggered a collapse in Delhi’s innings, leading to their defeat. Mumbai Indians secured their second victory in six matches with a narrow 12-run win. The match featured a thrilling finish, with Ashutosh Sharma raising hopes for Delhi before three run-outs in the final over sealed the win for Mumbai. This result brought an end to Delhi’s winning streak and served as a reality check for the team.
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