Delhi Capitals started the tournament strong with two wins but suffered consecutive losses to Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. The team’s Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, attributed the losses to losing quick wickets during crucial moments, especially in the match against CSK where they failed to chase down a target of 212.
Pathum Nissanka’s quick start helped Delhi Capitals reach 50 runs, but CSK’s pacers quickly dismantled their top order, leaving them at 76 for four. Despite Tristan Stubbs’ valiant effort with a 30-ball 68, the team couldn’t recover from the early collapse.
Rao emphasized the importance of momentum in T20 cricket, stating that losing consecutive wickets can be detrimental to a team’s chances. He believed that restricting CSK to a lower total would have given Delhi a better chance of chasing successfully.
The team also missed crucial opportunities on the field, including a botched run-out and a dropped catch of Sanju Samson, who went on to score a century.
Rao provided updates on Mitchell Starc’s potential return in a week but remained tight-lipped about Australian spinner Nikhil Chaudhary, who has been training with the team unofficially.
Despite the setbacks, Rao remained optimistic, acknowledging that every team has off days in a long tournament. He expressed confidence in the team’s abilities and their potential to bounce back.
The article was published on April 12, 2026.
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